Special Case: Phantasy Star Online 2
What is Phantasy Star Online 2? The MMORPG is based on the long-standing RPG series that started in 1987 on the Sega Master System. Phantasy Star Online 2 is set in a science fiction scenario where you explore several worlds, complete quests, and engage in an action-packed combat system against enemies.
What is it about? You are part of a fleet of colonists looking for new home worlds. Along the way, you continually explore new planets and come face to face with a dark force. The story resembles something out of an anime. Group content, quests, and battles are at the center of it all. PvP takes place in an arena.
Why is Phantasy Star Online 2 a special case? The MMORPG is not yet playable here, even though it has been available in Japan since 2012. Microsoft announced at E3 2019 that the MMORPG will be released in the USA in spring 2020. Europe will hopefully follow.
Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Release: July 4, 2012 PC, April 20, 2016 PS4, April 4, 2018 Nintendo Switch, 2020 Xbox One, Release date in Europe still unknown
Publisher: Sega
Business Model: Free2Play
What makes Phantasy Star Online 2 special?
Strengths:
- The battles are active and feature a special combo system
- You can switch between classes and level each one individually
- A lot of content in the form of episodes
- An exciting story
Weaknesses:
- The graphics cannot compete with modern MMORPGs
- Quests are not very varied
- No open game world
Phantasy Star Online 2 is ideal for…
… players who love good stories in an MMORPG, want to try multiple classes and switch between them, and experience a science fiction scenario. However, you must be okay with the outdated graphics.
