Phantasy Star Portable for PSP anyone tried it?

WatchTower · 15 May 2009 at 19:47

I love Phantasy Star Online and enjoyed Phantasy Star Uni even though it was no where near as good as PSO. As anyone played Phantasy Star Portable? It may be the first game that'll make it worth owning a PSP for.

Kreeeee · 15 May 2009 at 20:10

Wow, if this is any good I'll be purchasing a PSP!

I absolutely loved PSO 1+2 on the GameCube!

Robert1986 · 15 May 2009 at 20:12

http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-phantasy-star-portable/17-316/

Kreeeee · 15 May 2009 at 20:33

Ah not online... I'm not interested.

WatchTower · 15 May 2009 at 20:47

It looks like you can trade calling cards with friends and join up with them when they're playing.

Phatjayunoi · 15 May 2009 at 22:16

Phantasy Star Portable is pretty much just Phantasy Star Universe and its expansion pack Ambition of the Illuminus, but with some different things like levels, characters etc. Basically same world as PSU, but different storyline kind of thing.

It does looks great for the PSP and shame it isn't online, so you'll have to find friends who have this for some decent wireless co-op play. Still fun nevertheless, especially if you enjoyed it's bigger Console brothers.

If you want a portable one that "is" online, then wait for Phantasy Star Zero for the DS. This is the one I am waiting for as it pretty much tries to go back to the roots that was Phantasy Star Online (The best one!).

Kreeeee · 15 May 2009 at 22:26

Will the DS version play ok without an analogue stick though?

Phatjayunoi · 15 May 2009 at 22:35

Kreeeee said:
Will the DS version play ok without an analogue stick though?

Either touch screen with the pen or D-pad. No different to any other 3D platformer game really.

Trailer for Phantasy Star Zero if you haven't seen it yet.

Kreeeee · 15 May 2009 at 22:48

Many thanks

Buffman · 15 May 2009 at 23:06

You'll no doubt enjoy it if you're liked PSO and PSU, I considered buying it but I'm going to resubscribe to PSU after my exams

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Kreeeee · 15 May 2009 at 23:10

I only enjoyed them online, they're very repetitive offline.

Buffman · 15 May 2009 at 23:13

Kreeeee said:
I only enjoyed them online, they're very repetitive offline.

True, only really good if you're online / multiplayer.
I'd play through the story mode on psp though (story aint great but it's tolerable).

Phatjayunoi · 15 May 2009 at 23:23

PSU's offline story mode was okay if you didn't mind the hilariously cheesey TV episodic style. It would have been great if it offered much harder enemies and of course, SPILT-SCREEN CO-OP! I mean even Phantasy Star Online Episodes I & II with it's limited offline mode was still fun just because of that aspect.

Kreeeee · 16 May 2009 at 00:20

Yeah, for 3 players

4 players lagged horribly!