Phantasy Star Universe Expands!
Sega recently announced Phantasy Start Universe, a follow up to previous Phantasy Star games, for the X-Box 360, PC, and PlayStation 2. Universe will feature a single player adventure spanning several different planets and a strong multiplayer experience through X-Box Live.
Following its 1988 roots, the story and gameplay will be innovative and unique, both online and off. Single player mode promises an emotionally engaging story with 40+ hours of good, solid role-playing for gamers to work their way through. Online mode allows players to create their own character and play on the three planets of the Gurhal system.
Key Product Features: (as seen in press release)
• Epic Story: Phantasy Star Universe offers a suspenseful single player adventure that fans have been clamoring for.
• Phantasy Star Brand Heritage: Since 1988, the franchise has evolved, and produced seven series to date – building itself as one of the most well established RPG franchises.
• Real-time battles where players choose their own strategies: Choose from over 200 weapon variations in over 20 weapon categories for melee, technique, or ranged-type combat. Players can also select numerous Photon Arts to defeat enemies.
• World Class Score: Soundtrack produced by premier orchestras and vocals from Poland, Hollywood, and New York.
• Online Gameplay: Offering the Best of Both Worlds
– Multiplayer: Create a squad of up to six players to explore the universe and conquer quests.
– Endless gameplay: In addition to over 40 hours of offline gameplay, gamers can spend endless hours online customizing characters, searching for rare items, leveling up, and joining friends for exhilarating new quests.
• Variety in transportation: Player-controlled vehicles offer a new type of gameplay for the Phantasy Star franchise.
• Character Customization: Go beyond standard customization for your character with precise measurements, an endless color palette, and outlandish outfits.
• Massive enemies: Over 20 unique enemy species, totaling over 200 enemy variations.
The game will ship Fall 2006.
Sega recently announced Phantasy Start Universe, a follow up to previous Phantasy Star games, for the X-Box 360, PC, and PlayStation 2. Universe will feature a single player adventure spanning several different planets and a strong multiplayer experience through X-Box Live.
Following its 1988 roots, the story and gameplay will be innovative and unique, both online and off. Single player mode promises an emotionally engaging story with 40+ hours of good, solid role-playing for gamers to work their way through. Online mode allows players to create their own character and play on the three planets of the Gurhal system.
Key Product Features: (as seen in press release)
• Epic Story: Phantasy Star Universe offers a suspenseful single player adventure that fans have been clamoring for.
• Phantasy Star Brand Heritage: Since 1988, the franchise has evolved, and produced seven series to date – building itself as one of the most well established RPG franchises.
• Real-time battles where players choose their own strategies: Choose from over 200 weapon variations in over 20 weapon categories for melee, technique, or ranged-type combat. Players can also select numerous Photon Arts to defeat enemies.
• World Class Score: Soundtrack produced by premier orchestras and vocals from Poland, Hollywood, and New York.
• Online Gameplay: Offering the Best of Both Worlds
– Multiplayer: Create a squad of up to six players to explore the universe and conquer quests.
– Endless gameplay: In addition to over 40 hours of offline gameplay, gamers can spend endless hours online customizing characters, searching for rare items, leveling up, and joining friends for exhilarating new quests.
• Variety in transportation: Player-controlled vehicles offer a new type of gameplay for the Phantasy Star franchise.
• Character Customization: Go beyond standard customization for your character with precise measurements, an endless color palette, and outlandish outfits.
• Massive enemies: Over 20 unique enemy species, totaling over 200 enemy variations.
The game will ship Fall 2006.
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