Phantasy Star III met with much critisim due to it's obtuse battle system and seemingly disconnection from the main series, and is even considered "non-canon" by some elistist who would rather consider it a side-game.

Phantasy Star Online Ep III was ripped to shreds by the fanbase and left more or less dead within the same year it was released. Weither or not the C.A.R.D game was good - it simply was not what the fanbase wanted.

Phantasy Star Universe is the third series in the franchise - and has seemingly bombed in the western market recieving the lowest scores (on average) of any Phantasy Star title ever.

Honestly, I can't really see Phantasy Star Universe surviving for four itterations - since the market seemingly just does care on this side of the ocean/s. That is, unless they really create something stellar with PSU 2 (should it be created).

So.. will the next Phantasy Star title (beyond PSU) be met with a lukewarm reception - like Blue Burst was; or will it be a modern classic like Phantasy Star: End of the Millenium was?



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