First Japanese Magazine Review of PSO Episode 1 & 2

[GhoStar]

Japanese magazine Dorimaga has published its review for Phantasy Star Online Episode 1 & 2.

The magazine is like EGM and has up to 5 (more reviewers for higher priority games) to as little as 3 for lesser games.

Fears of this being a quick port or any lesser game can be put aside.

The issue of Dorimaga gave these scores (out of 10):

Phantasy Star Online Episode 1 & 2 (GC, Sega): 9 / 9 / 9 / 10 / 9
Ikaruga (DC, Treasure): 9 / 8 / 9
Ever17: The Out of Infinity (DC, Kid): 7 / 7 / 7
Gigantic Drive (PS2, Enix): 7 / 7 / 8
18 Wheeler (GC, Sega): 7 / 6 / 6
Shin Sangoku Musou 2 Mushouden (Koei, PS2): 8 / 8 / 9 / 8
Ninja Assault (PS2, Namco): 7 / 8 / 8
Switch (PS2, Sega): 6 / 5 / 5
Black/Matrix Zero (GBA, NEC): 7 / 6 / 6
Mr. Driller Ace (GBA, Namco): 9 / 7 / 8
Sega GT 2002 (Xbox, Sega): 7 / 7 / 7
Simple 2000 Series Vol. 1: Renai Adventure, The: Bitter Sweet Fools (DC, D3): 7 / 7 / 6
Panel Quiz Attack 25 (PS2, Digicube): 7 / 8 / 7
Flight Academy (Xbox, Aqua Systems): 6 / 6 / 6 / 8
Hooligan: Kimi no Naka no Yuuki (PS2, Pacific Century): 7 / 7 / 6
Princess Blue: Hime Kishi Monogatari (Game Boy Advance, Tonkin House): 7 / 5 / 6

So basically PSO was 'Game of the Issue', ala EGM's 'Game of the Month'.

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[Neogame2]

Yeah Baby!!!! lol

[rbf2000]

The only magazine that really matters in Japan, from what I have heard, is Fumitsu.

[GhoStar]

Dorimaga and Famitsu both are known to give similar-ish scores, but you're right in that Famitsu is a more popular magazine.

This news is also good because to makes me think there won't be any more delays.

[Malkavian]

man don't they make the review too soon?? famitsu will put it 1st or 2nd week september surely

[HarleyQuinn]

Publishers push game magazines to review their new games well in advance of release so as to increase the interest and secure more sales.

...not that EpI&II needs that kinda publicity to sell well! http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif

[Shadow_Blade]

...not that EpI&II needs that kinda publicity to sell well! http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif



Speaking of which, i wonder if pso attually had tv commercials how many more people would play it. Huge numbers already play it with a small add campaign.

[TeamPhalanx]

It may have been game of the issue/month, but it didn't have much competition.

[Parn]

Famitsu gave the first PSO release a good score because you could chat online with it.

Just some food for thought.

[Moo2u]

On 2002-08-21 09:38, Shadow_Blade wrote:


...not that EpI&II needs that kinda publicity to sell well! http://www.pso-world.com/psoworld/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif



Speaking of which, i wonder if pso attually had tv commercials how many more people would play it. Huge numbers already play it with a small add campaign.



It's like I've been sayin'

Sega needs to make more tv ads, dang nabit!!

[Darrin]

Thats Great

[masteryodacsf]

If Sega does a USA commercial, MAN! So many video game heads still know NOTHING about PSO. Believe that? I showed a friend a demo play and he had DC for over 2 years and never heard of PSO. He was blown away by the demo and went out and got it...

[Rylios]

Excellent * Mr. Burns Voice*
Must Get Game Soon

[Ness]

On 2002-08-21 04:29, GhoStar wrote:
Japanese magazine Dorimaga has published its review for Phantasy Star Online Episode 1 & 2.

The magazine is like EGM and has up to 5 (more reviewers for higher priority games) to as little as 3 for lesser games.

Fears of this being a quick port or any lesser game can be put aside.

The issue of Dorimaga gave these scores (out of 10):

Phantasy Star Online Episode 1 & 2 (GC, Sega): 9 / 9 / 9 / 10 / 9
Ikaruga (DC, Treasure): 9 / 8 / 9
Ever17: The Out of Infinity (DC, Kid): 7 / 7 / 7
Gigantic Drive (PS2, Enix): 7 / 7 / 8
18 Wheeler (GC, Sega): 7 / 6 / 6
Shin Sangoku Musou 2 Mushouden (Koei, PS2): 8 / 8 / 9 / 8
Ninja Assault (PS2, Namco): 7 / 8 / 8
Switch (PS2, Sega): 6 / 5 / 5
Black/Matrix Zero (GBA, NEC): 7 / 6 / 6
Mr. Driller Ace (GBA, Namco): 9 / 7 / 8
Sega GT 2002 (Xbox, Sega): 7 / 7 / 7
Simple 2000 Series Vol. 1: Renai Adventure, The: Bitter Sweet Fools (DC, D3): 7 / 7 / 6
Panel Quiz Attack 25 (PS2, Digicube): 7 / 8 / 7
Flight Academy (Xbox, Aqua Systems): 6 / 6 / 6 / 8
Hooligan: Kimi no Naka no Yuuki (PS2, Pacific Century): 7 / 7 / 6
Princess Blue: Hime Kishi Monogatari (Game Boy Advance, Tonkin House): 7 / 5 / 6

So basically PSO was 'Game of the Issue', ala EGM's 'Game of the Month'.

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Sweet. This is like the best new I've heard all day!

[Kenks23]

That r0x0rs!!!

[Lejes]

I have to agree with phalanx, it didn't really have much competition...good for thought though

[Wewt]

I don't think the competition matters. The score shouldn't change even if it was up against a new Resident Evil or Nintendo branded game.

[s_j15]

Yeah the competition doesnt really matter, the game itself is excellent compared to any game, and I cannot wait till October to get it! I believe no one can

[GhoStar]

It may have been game of the issue/month, but it didn't have much competition.
Nope, just look at the scores! 4 points off perfect, and from what I understand it's one of the Top 3 highest rated releases this yeat in Dorimaga. That's saying something...

[shinokou]

joy! i wonder what the environment of the review was, though. like how many people were on, what state the game was in, etc.

[CorneliusPower]

Good to see fellow GameCuberz out there. I myself am slave to the grape box! I just fully purchased PSO:Episode 1&2 and the Broadband adapter in advanced! I'm excited!! Just hope the Huners License isnt too much of a pain to purchase this time. Peace out fellow PSO freex and see you on Pioneer 2....weeeeeeeeeeeee!!!