Phantasy Star Universe

 Xbox 360
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 34
  3. Negative: 5 out of 34
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  1. GamingExcellence
    49
    Nothing has been improved in the six years since PSO. Worse still, PSU actually managed to take steps backwards (level design, story, online play, mission counters, equipment, mags, etc) and ruin the memory of the Phantasy Star legacy.
  2. Game Revolution
    42
    The overall package isn't too little, it's just way too late. The same kind of online content is free in other, better games, so the ten dollar fee is out of the question.
  3. Gaming Age
    42
    It's a bargain bin game, for what it's worth plus a monthly fee. Not to mention, you can garner a thorough experience out of it within a couple weeks as a rental.
  5. games(TM)
    40
    There are better examples of the genre for sure, it's just a shame they're not on any console. We'll say one thing for it - it's miles better than "Final Fantasy XI." But then, that's not saying much, is it? [Christmas 2006, p.130]
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  6. Boomtown
    40
    There’s just nothing there to recommend, beyond a reasonably decent plot. Best thing I can suggest, then, is to find a detailed guide somewhere online and read the story there – you’ll have more fun and won’t waste time and money on the game.
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Awards & Rankings

69
#69 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2006
47
#47 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2006
19
#19 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2006

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 51
  3. Negative: 8 out of 51
  1. DoubleD.
    Nov 27, 2006
    10
    This game is great! Far from perfect but, still a blast and much larger than Ep.1&2. Great game for 2-6 friends to have a great time shooting This game is great! Far from perfect but, still a blast and much larger than Ep.1&2. Great game for 2-6 friends to have a great time shooting and exploring and hanging out on voice chat.… Full Review »
  2. SirXyonder777
    Nov 29, 2021
    8
    it's a pretty good game, and I enjoyed it a lot. The graphics aren't anything to show off the power of the 360, but they're fine enough. Theit's a pretty good game, and I enjoyed it a lot. The graphics aren't anything to show off the power of the 360, but they're fine enough. The story is pretty good, and I liked Ethan's character. The one thing I will complain about is that the missions are super long. It took me an hour to rescue Lumia in the first mission. A good game if you have at least an hour and a half to play at a time. Also, I don't like the fact that you can only save at save points. It doesn't bother me but it's not particularly ideal.… Full Review »
  3. hoppimike
    Apr 26, 2014
    9
    Personally I loved it! Wonderful balance of social and action, with voice chat and lots of fun to be had. My second favourite MMO of all time,Personally I loved it! Wonderful balance of social and action, with voice chat and lots of fun to be had. My second favourite MMO of all time, after Second Life.

    So yeah erm, top notch! These days it might not be worth it though because the servers are offline :(

    The offline modes are ok though, and there might be a private server soon!    … Full Review »
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