Phantasy Star Zero

 DS
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Nov 10, 2009
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 44
  3. Negative: 6 out of 44
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  1. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 4, 2023
    6
    Nice graphics and an interesting scenario but the game itself is little more than a slightly clumsy scrolling beat 'em up with nobs on. Okay but serious RPG fans will be frustrated by its simplistic arcade combat.

Awards & Rankings

55
#55 Best DS Game of 2009
22
#22 Most Discussed DS Game of 2009
13
#13 Most Shared DS Game of 2009

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 33
  3. Negative: 2 out of 33
  1. Nintendo Power
    80
    It's a shame that the developers squandered the chance to really build upon Phantasy Star Online, but there's no denying that when you have a few friends at your side, Phantasy Star 0 is just as much fun as its grandpa used to be. [Dec 2009, p.82]
  2. Cheat Code Central
    94
    Easy online access, fulfilling single-player experience. Fun action with RPG elements makes the hunt for gear in an interesting world a real treat. If you own a DS and you care about quality entertainment, then you need this game.
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  3. The A.V. Club
    33
    Once those rehashed maps and frustratingly straightforward missions rear their repetitive heads, the limits of Phantasy Star 0 become apparent.
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