Smaller than it once was (by around 40 or so titles), but still fun to go back to for some of these gems. Like a few too many Dreamcast owners, finding out the hard way that getting a new or replacement console meant those old Phantasy Star Online saves were no good was a shock (grrrrr!). But the game still holds up as a great RPG whether it’s played solo or online. Speaking of online (and in case you were scratching your heads at that last sentence), I recently found out that private servers (not officially run by Sega) exist for the game, so my crazy MMO suggestions from last week recently actually make a bit more sense. Not that I’ll join any of those few hundred or more still enjoying the game, mind you. I’m way too busy doing other stuff. Anyway, outside of the classics everyone always yaks about, I say D2 needs an HD remake, Illbleed needs a sequel and Rent-A-Hero #1 would be pretty cool to finally see, considering it was localized for the Xbox, but never completed.
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I agree Phantasy Star Online was a really fun game. I never did get to try it online so maybe I should check out one of those private servers. I could use some help beating it! 🙂 I only ever got the the 3rd boss.
I’m huge Phantasy Star fan and even though PSO was a huge departure from the ones that came before I was ok with it because is was very innovative and fun. I didn’t at all like Phantasy Star Universe.
Although I didn’t find a ton of games to love on the dreamcast I still really enjoyed this system and those gems that it did have.
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Oh, btw – that third boss isn’t too tough at all. A weapon good against machines, a few Scape Dolls and lots of running around him (to avoid his targeted strikes) when the big form appears are key. I thought the last boss in the game was easier than that guy in terms of what to do, but Dark Falz is pretty intimidating at first if you go in unprepared.
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