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Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2 drm Game Reviews
Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2
Critic Score
Metascore: 80 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
9.1 out of 10
based on 10 reviews
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Including all of the original gameplay, PSO Ver. 2 adds more levels, more features, and more evil to combat. Attempt to master the Ultimate Difficulty setting, struggle to survive the infinite Challenge Dungeon, and reign as the supreme champion of Battle Mode. [Sega]

PUBLISHER: Sega
DEVELOPER: Sonic Team
GENRE(S): Role-Playing Game, Action, Adventure, Online
PLAYERS: 4
ESRB RATING: T (Teen)
RELEASE DATE: September 25, 2001

What The Critics Said

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90
Total Video Games
One of the best videogames ever created, something that should forever be remembered.
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88
Game Informer
Version 2 is essentially the same game with new material scattered along the outskirts. [Nov 2001, p.124]
85
Planet Dreamcast
A good game, and it does offer new online gameplay, unfortunately you'll have to pay a monthly fee to access any of it.
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85
IGN
For all these great additions, there's that black cloud of worry when the concerns of lag, timing out, and cheating come into the equation.
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83
Core Magazine
The hardcore will find this game irresistable, once again foregoing sleep and a social life in the never-ending quest for peace, love, and a +99 Red Pistol.
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80
GamePro
The whole experience feels more like a dedicated group of fans got hold of a level editor rather than a fully equipped second effort.
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80
GameSpot
With its better balance, new features, and addictive gameplay, PSO Version 2 stands out as one of the last great games for the system.
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75
Electronic Gaming Monthly
If you haven’t tried this series yet, you are really missing out on the nicotine/booze/sugar/sex of video gaming. [Nov 2001, p.214]
60
Games Domain
The best parts of the game, ultimate mode and the new levels, are only available to those who have completed the arduous tasks it takes to labour over level 80, and it's a surprisingly small number of players who've managed to complete the game three times over on increasing difficulty levels. For that small population, this is an excellent expansion.
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58
Game Revolution
PSOv2 really doesn't give fans enough to warrant the steep dip in the wallet. With the right online experience, PSO can be a really fun game, but between the original and Version 2, the scales just don¹t add up.
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What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 9.1 (out of 10) based on 10 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Blaine S. gave it a 10:
This game is fun and challenging at the same time.

Mr. Chimp gave it a 10:
The word awesome doesn't even describe this masterpiece.The graphics and gameplay are almost the best i've ever seen.Dreamcast's best game.

Bob R. gave it a 2:
Single player is really boring/dull/sickens me. Multiplayer Online is funner but not all that great. Worth the $ no... Gettting it free = yes.

Dan B. gave it a 10:
Awesome conclusion with great extra mode, by far best ARPG I've ever played.

Guillaume O. gave it a 10:
That's just the best game on dc...Pay for the online play is very tiny when you see what is the fun to play its THE Game.

Jack B. gave it a 10:
Excellent the coolist Game Ever But How Much Money to Buy the Game?

Sophitia W. gave it a 10:
This game is amazing a must buy!!!!

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