Phantasy Star Portable 2 Critic Reviews

Basically, if you've enjoyed this type of RPG before and have the time to get into a new one, Phantasy Star Portable 2 is pretty much a must-buy.

This game is definitely recommended if you liked any of the previous online Phantasy Star games, with nostalgia aplenty. Newcomers may be less forgiving, and their enjoyment will be determined by their propensity for enjoying action RPGs in general.

After many hours, and many unsuccessful boss fights, I'm still enjoying Phantasy Star Portable 2.

A refined experience, moving away from forgettable grind to a worthy adventure.

Phantasy Star Portable 2 is better than the previous game, and it improves at many levels. Despite not being perfect yet, it's a fun, long, compelling and very interesting experience. Both one player or multiplayer game modes are great, as there are so many things to do in this universe.

Fans of the franchise should check this one out, but RPG fans who can't cope with frustration should consider other games.

If you're going to play alone, you will have to deal with some noticeable camera issues and hours of grinding. If you're planning on playing with friends or strangers, you'll still have to deal with the same problems, the amount of content available may make up for it.

Finally, a Phantasy Star-game for the PSP that actually gives the player the chance to play online. Clunky menus aside, it delivers great fun.

Although Sega really hasn't gone to great extents to attract casual players with Phantasy Star Portable 2, long-time fans will no doubt enjoy the gameplay tweaks and online features – not to mention leveling up to around 200. If that's your thing, have at it.

A refreshing take on the RPG genre. Your preferences will decide how much enjoyment you gain from it, but as it stands, Phantasy Star Portable 2 is an accessible adventure for every PSP owner.

At its best, it's arguably the most accomplished Phantasy Star yet, and undoubtedly the new king of loot-hoarding on the PSP. We just hope next year's Sega-developed Phantasy Star Online 2 does more to reinstate this classic series to its former glory.

Robust customization and full multiplayer support make this interstellar adventure worthwhile.

A vast improvement over its offline-only predecessor, Phantasy Star Portable 2 is a worthy challenger to Monster Hunter's crown, but isn't a game to be taken lightly as its depth and complexity is considerable.

Better than the first game for the PSP, this is a Phantasy Star that Dreamcast fans will love.

"Quotation Forthcoming"

Phantasy Star Portable 2 improves the gameplay of the previous game, but the visuals are still a little far of other similar games like Monster Hunter on PSP. Sega offers a better IA, a more solid world, and a nice multiplayer online mode, what will attracts the fans of the franchise. But we still think the franchise can offers better experience and to take more advantage of the hardware.

It's text heavy, combat can be clumsy and the premise for this RPG is hardly original, but JRPG fans are going to love Phantasy Star Portable 2 regardless.

A user friendly and long action adventure, a real must buy for the ones who can play it online, a bland alternative for the ones who cannot. Overall, an average offer to the PSP owners.

"Quotation Forthcoming"

Phantasy Star Portable 2 is a decent RPG, but one sorely in need of a genre update. Its online multiplayer is a welcome addition to last year's PSP predecessor, but suffers from the sparse functionality, community the portable is known for. Even Phantasy Star fans will find its story mode, camera angles lacking.