Phantasy Star Portable
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is a video game for the PlayStation Portable
, produced by Sonic Team
and developed by Alfa System
. It was released for the PlayStation Portable
in Japan
on July 31, 2008, in North America
on March 3, 2009 and in Europe
on April 3, 2009.
"Phantasy Star Portable" is based on Phantasy Star Universe and its latest expansion, Ambition of the Illuminus. The PSP title includes an all-new story mode with added missions and a multi-player mode that supports local multiplayer cooperative play with up to four players. Two new characters have been introduced since Phantasy Star Universe: Vivienne, a CAST whom the main character teams up with throughout the story. Also new to the PSP version is Helga Neumann, a villain who is responsible for terrorist attacks in the Gurhal System.
The game also received a sequel in late 2009, called Phantasy Star Portable 2
.
, the Gurhal Galaxy appears to be in peace until Vivienne, a new special CAST, and her partner discover remnant SEED are disturbing the peace. Vivienne and her partner go out to save the Gurhal System, and on the way, learn more about humanity.
The retail version includes the option of importing the character created in the demo version of the game as well as two downloadable missions: one allows the exchange of items called "Weapons Badge" for items and weapons and another that consists of a time attack against defeated bosses. At the moment, these two extra missions are only available in the Japanese version of the game. The game also has eight slots for saving characters, opposed to only four in the PlayStation 2, PC and Xbox 360 versions.
The character the player is able to create. The character starts off passing Laia's Training and becoming a GUARDIAN along with Vivienne. The character is very quiet and hardly speaks . The only time the character speaks is with Vivienne and occasionally with Headmaster Nav. The character affects Vivienne's behavior and understanding depending on how the person plays the game.
Vivienne is first believed to be a special CAST type model that surpasses those of the Lou type, later revealed to be a copy-cast of Helga Neumann. She is very passionate person and is often envious of humans. Depending on how the person plays the game she can be very kind or very cold.
A woman who works with the Illuminus. Although she appears to be in her mid-20's she is actually 47 years old. She said she died and was revived by the SEED. She was the cause of Remnant SEED to spread and the creation of another HIVE.
was released on December 3, 2009 in Japan. The sequel is said to have an improved battle system, more voice acting, and new chat features. It also includes an Internet co-op feature in addition to Ad-Hoc. The game also features new character models, improved character creation, and different levels and characters. The North American version was released on September 14, 2010, while the European version was released on September 17, 2010.
PlayStation Portable
The is a handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Corporation Development of the console was announced during E3 2003, and it was unveiled on , 2004, at a Sony press conference before E3 2004...
, produced by Sonic Team
Sonic Team
is a Japanese computer and video game developer established in Ōta, Tokyo, Japan in 1990, originally known as Sega AM8. The Japan-based division is also known as G.E. Department Global Entertainment. The studio has collaborated with several in-house Japanese studios as well as other American-based...
and developed by Alfa System
Alfa System
Alfa System is a Japanese game development company that plans, develops and markets game software for consoles and personal computers. Alfa System is based out of Kumamoto City, Kyūshū...
. It was released for the PlayStation Portable
PlayStation Portable
The is a handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Corporation Development of the console was announced during E3 2003, and it was unveiled on , 2004, at a Sony press conference before E3 2004...
in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
on July 31, 2008, in North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
on March 3, 2009 and in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
on April 3, 2009.
"Phantasy Star Portable" is based on Phantasy Star Universe and its latest expansion, Ambition of the Illuminus. The PSP title includes an all-new story mode with added missions and a multi-player mode that supports local multiplayer cooperative play with up to four players. Two new characters have been introduced since Phantasy Star Universe: Vivienne, a CAST whom the main character teams up with throughout the story. Also new to the PSP version is Helga Neumann, a villain who is responsible for terrorist attacks in the Gurhal System.
The game also received a sequel in late 2009, called Phantasy Star Portable 2
Phantasy Star Portable 2
is a video game for the PlayStation Portable, produced by Alfa System and published by Sega. It is the sequel to Phantasy Star Portable and was released for the PlayStation Portable in Japan on December 3, 2009...
.
Plot
A few months after the events of Phantasy Star UniversePhantasy Star Universe
is an action roleplaying game by Sega's Sonic Team for the PC, PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360. In Japan, it was released for the PC and PlayStation 2 on August 31, 2006, with the Xbox 360 version releasing on December 12, 2006. Its North American release was on October 24, 2006, available in all...
, the Gurhal Galaxy appears to be in peace until Vivienne, a new special CAST, and her partner discover remnant SEED are disturbing the peace. Vivienne and her partner go out to save the Gurhal System, and on the way, learn more about humanity.
Features
Players can create their own character using the following settings: Race, face model, eye color, eyebrows, eyelashes, ears, head type, body color, proportion, jacket, pants, shoes, voice type, and voice pitch. Character creation is said to go even farther than past games.(You can change clothes later on by purchasing and equipping them.)The retail version includes the option of importing the character created in the demo version of the game as well as two downloadable missions: one allows the exchange of items called "Weapons Badge" for items and weapons and another that consists of a time attack against defeated bosses. At the moment, these two extra missions are only available in the Japanese version of the game. The game also has eight slots for saving characters, opposed to only four in the PlayStation 2, PC and Xbox 360 versions.
Characters
- GUARDIAN
The character the player is able to create. The character starts off passing Laia's Training and becoming a GUARDIAN along with Vivienne. The character is very quiet and hardly speaks . The only time the character speaks is with Vivienne and occasionally with Headmaster Nav. The character affects Vivienne's behavior and understanding depending on how the person plays the game.
- Vivienne
Vivienne is first believed to be a special CAST type model that surpasses those of the Lou type, later revealed to be a copy-cast of Helga Neumann. She is very passionate person and is often envious of humans. Depending on how the person plays the game she can be very kind or very cold.
- Helga Neumann
A woman who works with the Illuminus. Although she appears to be in her mid-20's she is actually 47 years old. She said she died and was revived by the SEED. She was the cause of Remnant SEED to spread and the creation of another HIVE.
Reception
Phantasy Star Portable was the 14th best-selling game of Japan in 2008. James Mielke of 1UP praised its replay value and gave Phatasy Star Portable an A-Sequel
Due to the game's success, Phantasy Star Portable 2Phantasy Star Portable 2
is a video game for the PlayStation Portable, produced by Alfa System and published by Sega. It is the sequel to Phantasy Star Portable and was released for the PlayStation Portable in Japan on December 3, 2009...
was released on December 3, 2009 in Japan. The sequel is said to have an improved battle system, more voice acting, and new chat features. It also includes an Internet co-op feature in addition to Ad-Hoc. The game also features new character models, improved character creation, and different levels and characters. The North American version was released on September 14, 2010, while the European version was released on September 17, 2010.
External links
- Phantasy Star Portable Official Site (Japanese)