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Lepidus  10/24/06 4:23:43 PM
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Phantasy Star Universe launches today and MMORPG.com's Garrett Fuller gives you his impressions from the game's PC beta test. PSU will also be available for the PS2 and XBOX360.

Phantasy Star Universe launches for PC today. The beta has come to a close and I was lucky enough to get a good look at the game before launch. Phantasy Star was a popular game that continues its evolution through different game systems and generations. This Phantasy Star has a lot to offer players who love the story and setting. However, from an MMO stand point, much of the game is instanced and built around a small group dynamic. There is very little open world to explore other than the major cities on different planets. The rest of the game takes you through various missions with your party to explore and fight it out with alien monsters.

There are two modes of play. The Story Mode and the Network Mode, obviously the Network mode allows you to link up with other players. Given this website's focus I did not go through the story mode. I jumped right into the network and started a character online. The beginning tutorial is very helpful in getting you started and showing you where everything is. Also, the NPC who helps you out in the beginning comes along on your early missions to give you a hand.

The whole article is here.

 
Shadrak  10/24/06 4:41:42 PM
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I Loved the old Phantasy Star game son the Genesis and Ive been waiting for years for a new Phanatasy Star game for  one of the current consoles. The offline and online game being together is great! Is there a fee for playing the online version? Are the servers localized or is everyone bunched together.
 
Shinuz  10/24/06 4:50:55 PM
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So basicly the network mode is the same as Phantasy Star Online but with better graphics and a few more options.

JT  10/24/06 5:45:56 PM
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So basically, this is another Guild Wars.. in others words it's not really a mmorpg.  It definately looks good and could be fun for the kids that already play Guild Wars.

wyzwun  10/24/06 7:01:31 PM
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Originally posted by JT

So basically, this is another Guild Wars.. in others words it's not really a mmorpg.  It definately looks good and could be fun for the kids that already play Guild Wars.

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wyzwun  10/24/06 7:02:29 PM
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Originally posted by JT

So basically, this is another Guild Wars.. in others words it's not really a mmorpg.  It definately looks good and could be fun for the kids that already play Guild Wars.

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Shadrak  10/24/06 7:30:21 PM
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Originally posted by Shadrak
I Loved the old Phantasy Star game son the Genesis and Ive been waiting for years for a new Phanatasy Star game for  one of the current consoles. The offline and online game being together is great! Is there a fee for playing the online version? Are the servers localized or is everyone bunched together.


found my own answer.

A GUARDIANS License is a monthly subscription service that allows you to go online to play Phantasy Star Universe. It costs $9.99/month (in US Dollars). Your credit card will be billed automatically every month on the same day as when you registered.

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wyzwun  10/24/06 7:32:41 PM
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on a more serious note, lol I fail (you know, how you guys fail to understand why GW != to PSU) to understand why this game is not listed in the released games section. I mean, you preview it... for what? why even speak about it if you wont even list it... not that it even means anything, why come here for psu info when you can go to a real community site like psow w/e

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wyzwun  10/24/06 7:37:12 PM
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Also i wish mmorpg.com would not review this game, sorry but you guys have no clue. Anyone who is head over heels for a game like EvE simply will not enjoy a game like this... simply put, the game is better off w/o this site... just stick to vanguard/eq/eve.

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VerisMitsu  10/24/06 7:55:19 PM
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I've been playing Eve for about a year now, and I'm very tempted by this game.  I love the Phantasy Star games :P

Even if it's completely different, that doesnt mean I won't have fun.  Nobody enjoys only 'one' time of game, same for mmorpgs, there's no "only this type!" for me anyway!

Looking forward to the review!

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JT  10/24/06 8:53:42 PM
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