Okay so I started playing this game again when PSO2 has maintenances to get my phantasy star fix. I've been replaying single player and I feel like the story really deserves some recognition. It might have to do with the stellar localization/translation but the characters are super likable and the situations, although full of sci-fi cliches, feel genuine and compelling. Coupled with a lovely score the game manages to deliver some really heart warming moments. (plus, the OGI "gattai" cutscene is phenomenal).
I understand basic japanese so I am able to follow most of the voice acted cutscenes in PSO2 and I have to say the characters don't hold a candle to PS0 at the moment (although most everything else is superior obviously). PS0's narrative also doesn't live up to the haunting atmosphere of PSO's yarn but as far as linear and character based stories go it's top notch. It's such a treat, especially since multiplayer online games are hardly ever successful in this area. Anyway, forgive my gushing.
As far as discussion goes, how to YOU feel PS0's story stacks up when compared to other phantasy star games? Did you enjoy it as much as I did?
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