![]() ![]() ![]() This puts into question the localized releases of such titles as Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity and Valkyria Chronicles III. Sega has mentioned that they have no current plans to release more PSP titles in the west due to factors such as low sales and piracy. There is one more matter to list that has come up most recently. This was originally done as a result of the devastating events in Japan earlier this year, however this seems to have become permanent. A notable change is that the server's population has been consolidated into eight universes (down from sixteen). Many of these have been players outside of Japan hoping to get a jump on new content and features. The GUARDIANS Cash system continues to provide more revenue while the game's free mode attracts new players. It's by far the most significant addition to PSU since the release of the expansion. Update 3rd was released and presented players with the start of a stream of content including more weapons and clothing from the recent portable titles as well as areas, music, PAs, and SUVs from those games. The lingering JP PS2 version of AOTI finally saw its support fully cut, resulting in more freedom for PSU from that platform's limitations. On the Japanese side, there have been some very significant items from this past year. Many of the issues with content releases continue to be corrected on the server itself. While the client could always use more tweaks and fixes, we haven't been subject to major rollbacks, bugs, or exploits in some time. It's also notable that the game has not seen any title updates since the release of GAC. We've even had our first viewing of the Party lobby. It's also been updated with a couple of GAMs and several GAS releases. Along with the GBRs have been AOTI/S3 upgrades, S2 rare missions, and even a few new free missions as well as a side story mission. The Xbox 360 version has seen more major events and GBRs than in any prior year. Until some sort of download finds its way through Microsoft, the newest available graphics will be of Phantasy Star Portable weapons and clothing.ĭespite these factors, a lot has been released over the past year. Additionally, this version has been treading well into content released after Japan's Update 2nd, however does not currently contain graphics for many of the newer weapons released during it (and must rely on older weapon models in those cases). Content from this system is planned to be implemented in alternative ways, however only a few weapons have gone out so far as event rewards. While the Xbox 360 version has not been subject to microtransactions themselves, it continues to wait on releases of content from Japan's GUARDIANS Cash system. It also did not affect game accounts.Ĭontent has become an exceedingly discussed subject in the past year. Fortunately, this has not prevented the game from seeing new content or major event websites. While many of Sega's sites and forums have returned, their support system remains down as well as the English PSU website. Earlier this year, SEGA Pass also had to go offline after being compromised. The game currently does not feature any sort of free trial or mode. Most notably, the demo version of the game had to be pulled from Xbox Live after certain bugs cropped up that were deemed unworthy of correction. The subscriber base and activity levels have seen periods of peaking since last year, even despite some of the more unfortunate events. PSU remains the only game of its type that features full integration with Xbox Live. Microsoft has also added PayPal this year as a billing option. The Xbox 360 version continues to benefit from last year's Games on Demand release as well as free AOTI with GAC. ![]() What follows is a list of the good, the bad, and the debatable from the last year of service: Our reception of this material in the west can feel limiting, but we continue nonetheless. We've seen a full expansion, portable games, and supplementary downloads to further enhance what has more or less become a flagship title in its own canon. These versions continue with a good level of strength as we approach the release of Phantasy Star Online 2. Phantasy Star Universe has been running for a full five years on PC in Japan and Xbox 360 internationally. I have to say that I am very pleased to be able to report on such a significant milestone for the Gurhal series. Metacritic: 64 out of 100 ~~~ GameRankings: 65.19% ~~~ AOTI reviews: n/a This week, the Xbox 360 version of Phantasy Star Universe surpassed its fifth year of operation with the Japanese PC version having done the same not too long ago. ![]()
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