Phantasy Star 0
SCORE: 61
Sega decided to take the Phantasy Online concept and bring it to the Nintendo DS. If you think that idea is a bad one then you would on the right track. The Nintendo DS does not have the power to handle such a game. Which means many things were left out to create this game.
Sega did find time to put in bad language and women being shown as sexual objects. The graphics are lacking in all areas of Phantasy Star 0 except one. The video clip anime scenes are the only visuals in Phantasy Star 0 that are not grainy and lacking in details. Phantasy Star 0 is a hack and slash at its core. We kill off some monsters and then some more of the same appear. We then go to the next room and the same thing happens again. This gets old in the very first dungeon.
To make matters worse the bosses in Phantasy Star 0 are insanely difficult. Grinding through easy monsters to get strong enough to defeat a boss is a major part of this hand held video game. The lack of balance in Phantasy Star 0 is very disturbing.
The only thing of interest in Phantasy Star 0 is the various characters and the storyline that slowly reveals itself. There are certain plot points in Phantasy Star 0 that are too convenient. Certain aspects of the story make no sense, but gamers minds will be so dulled by the lengthy repetitive they may not even notice.
Phantasy Star 0 teaches players to unearth the past, and fight off monsters for a variety of reasons. The oldest members of the family may try Phantasy Star 0 out since it can be found really cheap. It is an action adventure role playing game with the emphasis on the action.
Players can work together in Phantasy Star 0 as long as both of them have a copy of this game. The little messages that can be sent are any interesting aspect to Phantasy Star 0. Ultimately it is futile on the Nintendo DS though.
Sega needs to
give players an old school Phantasy Star game. One where we have a team
and have turn based battles. This reviewer has been patiently waiting
for Sega to provide that. To return the franchise to its roots. The
Nintendo DS was the perfect opportunity.
- RPG Master
Graphics: 60%
Sound: 60%
Replay/Extras: 77%
Gameplay: 50%
Family Friendly Factor: 60%
System: Nintendo DS
Publisher:
Sega
Rating: ‘E10+’ for Everyone 10+
{Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes}
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