Hello!
I have been playing Phantasy Star games since 1991 when my dad bought me a used copy of Phantasy Star II on the Sega Megadrive.
I was hooked and taken in by the spawling maps and rock hard difficulty, but i loved, just adored the sci-fi storyline and subtle environmentally conscious messages, something Phantasy Star IV End of the Millennium carried on with.
I have tried to obtain and play every single PS/PSO related game since then. My love will always be toward the 1st 4 PS games, but i loved PSO,as well for its own merits. The Game Cube PSO Episode 1 and 2 was essential.
Anyways...PSO2 Despite me owning a few of the PS Vita editions i have only just played the game properly until now. As it's currently only available in the west for North America,i had to change my setting to play the open trial. Not a big deal,i just cant purchase any in-game items..The game..yes i do like it..like a suped-up hybrid of PSO, PSU and the portables versions with a little nod to Earth Defense Force thrown it. On the surface,to me,it seemed far more casual friendly as you don't really need to worry about TP as much as it regens automatically..plus you can just hold down X if you wanted too.It's different.It took me a little time to get used too as it was quite different from what i played before.But i like the Arcadey style gameplay as its quite addictive
TL;DR,i have become hooked to PS O 2, regardless of whatS going in the real world ..i still would be playing it for hours at a time regardless.
We may never see a "proper" turn-based Phantasy Star V...but i am more than happy for what we do have.
Peace, and stay safe..
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