Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II

 GameCube
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Oct 29, 2002
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8.5

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  • Summary: The Phantasy Star adventure that began on the PC now comes to your GameCube with new gaming modes and new content. Phantasy Star Online I & II features new character classes, weapons, enemies, items, and quests. A new split-screen feature allows three of your friends to join you on yourThe Phantasy Star adventure that began on the PC now comes to your GameCube with new gaming modes and new content. Phantasy Star Online I & II features new character classes, weapons, enemies, items, and quests. A new split-screen feature allows three of your friends to join you on your adventure, as well as in other game modes, on the same console. Episode I includes all of the content from the original PSO and PSO Version 2, while Episode II brings a new, full-length adventure.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Play Magazine
    100
    I've logged 70 hours on the game so far, and I'm nowhere near quitting. Sure, I've finished the game many times already, but the game's structure of almost endless goals keeps me coming back for more every single day. [Jan 2003, p.82]
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  2. Media and Games Online Network
    92
    The best RPG the GameCube has to offer, and it is the only online game the GameCube has to offer, not to mention that it is a damn good one.
  3. Gamestyle
    90
    Sixty hours is barely scratching the sun beaten and twisted surface of this game. Sixty hours in PSO is nothing.
  4. Nintendojo
    87
    Abandons exterior features and special effects to deliver an addicting Action/RPG with an intriguing story and noticeable Japanese influences.
  5. GameCube Europe
    85
    But even if you only go online with this game for a month or 2, it will be wholeheartedly worth it.
  6. Yahoo!
    80
    If you're already a PSO vet, there's little reason beyond character-leveling to re-play the first episode, but for one and all, there is a new, engaging and entertaining experience here, provided you can pay the online piper.
  7. Eurogamer
    60
    Admittedly better value for money than the rather uninspired "version 2" Dreamcast release, but for a game which has seen as much development as this to suffer from fundamental flaws and dodgy design decisions in so many areas is bizarre.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
  1. Mr.S.
    Mar 23, 2003
    10
    This game is awesome baby, YEEEAAAHHHHH!!!!!!
  2. Sabrina
    Feb 24, 2003
    10
    I'd give it an 11 or more if I could. This is THE reason I bought the GameCube. The money for the system, game, memory card, keyboard, I'd give it an 11 or more if I could. This is THE reason I bought the GameCube. The money for the system, game, memory card, keyboard, and modem is worth it. Take this from someone who has not enjoyed a game since Mario. [I love PSO!]… Expand
  4. AdamG.
    Sep 8, 2005
    10
    I have only played offline with my friends, but it was still a dazziling experiance, one for me to enjoy.
  5. [Anonymous]
    Apr 8, 2003
    10
    This game is awesome!!!!!! i cant stop playing it!!!!!!!
  6. AbelardoF.
    Jan 2, 2003
    10
    Is Great.
  7. LukeB.
    Apr 12, 2003
    10
    The best Online game out at the mo , actually the BEST game out at the moment. Buy it people .
  8. ShawnT.
    Mar 15, 2003
    4
    I bought this game based on all the good reviews. Might i say that i was not pleased with this game. You fight bears? penguins? What the hell I bought this game based on all the good reviews. Might i say that i was not pleased with this game. You fight bears? penguins? What the hell is that? You cannot delete individual files, u have to delete the whole character file which is crap. I was pleased with the graphics and create player option.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#18 Best GameCube Game of 2002
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#12 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2002
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#20 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2002