Phantasy Star Universe Portable - Comin' Stateside!!!!!!!! <3

Well, I've already noticed one major change that already has me excited for PSU on PSP: the "reward" system has become much more favorable. What do I mean exactly? Well, I only played for like 10 minutes, and I managed to get my character to level 5, my one-handed Saber's Photon Art to level 10, and I found a TON of half-decent loot!

If I remember correctly, PSU on the PC/consoles required much more grinding for much less rewards, which is why I stopped playing it.

If SEGA makes the full version of the game feel much more satisfying for your time, consider me hooked.
 
[quote name='AwRy108']Well, I've already noticed one major change that already has me excited for PSU on PSP: the "reward" system has become much more favorable. What do I mean exactly? Well, I only played for like 10 minutes, and I managed to get my character to level 5, my one-handed Saber's Photon Art to level 10, and I found a TON of half-decent loot!

If I remember correctly, PSU on the PC/consoles required much more grinding for much less rewards, which is why I stopped playing it.

If SEGA makes the full version of the game feel much more satisfying for your time, consider me hooked.[/QUOTE]

yeah, I think SEGA has stated that this version will be more user friendly due to lack of online.
 
I'm wondering if Xlink Kai will work with this...i know it could be a hassle, but i'm sure after the initial setup, it would be worth it.

EDIT: considering how much the US market prefers online multiplayer, SEGA could perhaps surprise us with infrastructure. I mean, a small team could take the ad-hoc mode and translate it into online.
 
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[quote name='SynGamer']I mean, a small team could take the ad-hoc mode and translate it into online.[/QUOTE]
If it was really that simple, every game would have online play.
 
The drop system is what I hated in PSU. Instead of dropping actual weapons / armor, it was all components that I had no idea if they were worthless or not (usually were). Had to go back to your apt. to check the recipe lists & see if anything was actually useful.

So have they ditched that system? I'd d/l the demo for myself & see, but I've let the gf borrow my psp.
 
[quote name='RelentlessRolento']yeah, online coding is superbly complicated. it's not an overnight or even a one month thing.[/quote]
I know that, but my point was that there is going to be at least a few months for the localization...why not improve the product since they already know the US market prefers online multiplayer? Personally, i'll probably stick to single player, but i'll definitely give xlink a shot to see if it works.
 
[quote name='SynGamer']I know that, but my point was that there is going to be at least a few months for the localization...why not improve the product since they already know the US market prefers online multiplayer? Personally, i'll probably stick to single player, but i'll definitely give xlink a shot to see if it works.[/QUOTE]
Because that costs more money, and they don't think it will increase sales enough to justify the added costs.
 
[quote name='pete5883']Because that costs more money, and they don't think it will increase sales enough to justify the added costs.[/quote]
Understandable...would be nice to have but as i said, we can always try xlink.
 
This is good news if only because it means that someone is still releasing PSP games in the US. Outside of that, I'm more excited for the new revision of MH.

Still, if this does well, maybe we'll see a PSP port of PSO. (probably not)
 
It's expected that the game will also use the same ad-hoc online as Monster Hunter 2G when released in the US.

Glad it's coming out in the not too distant future. I remember MH2 releasing nearly a year after release >_
 
Is it expected because anyone at Sega has actually mentioned it, or expected because we expect Sega to do the right thing? Because if it's not in the Japanese version, I really don't expect Sega to do the right thing.
 
[quote name='pete5883']Is it expected because anyone at Sega has actually mentioned it, or expected because we expect Sega to do the right thing? Because if it's not in the Japanese version, I really don't expect Sega to do the right thing.[/quote]


It sold very well and was largely driven by sales of MH2. Also, opening a channel for the game is superbly easy. If you've tried doing the same thing on a PC you have a good idea already.
 
[quote name='Ryuukishi']What is this game's relation to Phantasy Star Universe? Is it just a PSP port of Universe, or a totally new game?[/quote]


It's a port of the mechanics and world as well as missions of Universe, but I think it's a new story and alot has been streamlined. Most of my complaints about universe seem to have been fixed from the demo I've played.
 
[quote name='RelentlessRolento']It sold very well and was largely driven by sales of MH2. Also, opening a channel for the game is superbly easy. If you've tried doing the same thing on a PC you have a good idea already.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, but wasn't it already released in Japan, without this feature? Japanese companies are pretty notorious for not really giving a shit about the foreign versions of their game enough to add a feature like this.
 
[quote name='pete5883']Yeah, but wasn't it already released in Japan, without this feature? Japanese companies are pretty notorious for not really giving a shit about the foreign versions of their game enough to add a feature like this.[/quote]


Monster Hunter FG2 was released long before plans for the PS3 online. Sony already stated they are working on getting multiple games on it.

I honestly would be surprised if the PStrPortable game would not be supported.
 
The thing is, Sega doesn't give a shit about America. Even though Americans were paying subscription fees for PSO like the Japanese, we always got less quests and stuff over here. Exhibit A:

1UP: Can you explain the functionality between the PS2 version and the PSP version and how it works?

SS: Unfortunately, that won't be incorporated into the Western version. But just to describe what it does: You'll be able to take your character from the PS2 version, download it from the network, and upload it on to your PSP, complete with that character's weapons, armor, facial features, and everything.

1UP: Why isn't that in the U.S. version?

SS: Because of technical difficulties.
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Read: we don't want to.

However there is this:

1UP: Sony just announced that all ad-hoc playable games are now playable over infrastructure mode via your PS3. Did you know about this in advance? And how do you feel about the ability to now play pretty much any ad-hoc PSP game over the Internet with the PS3? If you did know about it, would it have changed anything concerning communication or functionality in the game?

SS: We didn't know about it beforehand, but if we had known, we would've wanted to include it in the game. I learned about the announcement [recently] along with everybody else, and I'm looking forward to incorporating that functionality into Phantasy Star Portable.
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Both from here.

Anyway, it would be nice, but I'm not getting my hopes up. I'd say it's a lock for PS Portable 2, though.
 
I'm suprised how late they are porting it here. Monster Hunter Freedom Unite is going to release in the Spring as well, and I would think that Sega would want to get a nice install base here before welcoming their competition. I guess they are hoping the PSO fans here will bank on brand-purity...
 
Brand loyalty will drive sales, definitely. But PSP fans in general will be looking forward to a good RPG so that alone should help sales as well. Personally, i hate the interface of the Monster Hunter games, but i like the gameplay so i'll probably get PSP first.
 
It's my understanding that the PSP version is PSU-based and heavily Monster Hunter influenced. The DS version is PSO-based. And probably still heavily Monster Hunter influenced.

PSU was a bummer.
 
[quote name='RelentlessRolento']anyone who buys Monster Hunter Unite will be buying PStar Portable no question.[/quote]

Sorry to be a naysayer, but why would you say that? I'll buy Monster Hunter Unite, but I won't buy PStar Portable unless I like what I read in reviews.
 
[quote name='Jesse_Dylan']Sorry to be a naysayer, but why would you say that? I'll buy Monster Hunter Unite, but I won't buy PStar Portable unless I like what I read in reviews.[/quote]


monster hunter has a huge base on the PSP here in the states... a large portion of those people will be pulled into PStarP due to it being the only other game in the nearly same genre on the system.
 
[quote name='RelentlessRolento']monster hunter has a huge base on the PSP here in the states... a large portion of those people will be pulled into PStarP due to it being the only other game in the nearly same genre on the system.[/quote]

Ah, I see. Or they might just play Monster Hunter. Or figure one game is enough. I guess it depends how PStar turns out and/or what kind of marketing push it gets.
 
Personally, this is the first PSP on the PSP, where as this will be Monster Hunter's 3rd appearance. From that standpoint, it's 50/50 as to whether people will give the 'new guy' a try or stick with the established (on the platform) series. I'll most likely get both at some point in time.
 
The DS version is starting to look really good... Do they both have internet play, or just only the DS version? Seems odd not to include it on PSP.
 
[quote name='Jesse_Dylan']The DS version is starting to look really good... Do they both have internet play, or just only the DS version? Seems odd not to include it on PSP.[/quote]
PS0 (DS), from what i've gathered, is a spiritual sequel to Phantasy Star Online (on the Dreamcast). Where as PSP (PSP) is another Phantasy Star game, similar to Monster Hunter in that was can party up online. Again, we'll probably lose Online during the translation but i hope not.

And i just checked out the screens for the DS version and you can't tell what anything is...man, if only Nintendo had put a bit better hardware in that thing...
 
[quote name='SynGamer']Again, we'll probably lose Online during the translation but i hope not.[/quote]

I don't think the Japanese versions of Monster Hunter had online either, for the most part; it's just the ad hoc thing, which works for them. They're always having little parties and playing on trains and things. :) I think if I lived in Tokyo (um, and maybe had friends!), I would totally have been on the bandwagon.

I know the new version uses the PS3 as a bridge to do internet play. Maybe we'll get that in PSU as well, though why it can't just have internet play without a PS3 is beyond me.

[quote name='SynGamer']And i just checked out the screens for the DS version and you can't tell what anything is...man, if only Nintendo had put a bit better hardware in that thing...[/quote]

Haha, it's not that bad! It looks frankly quite good for the DS, which is not suited to 3D (and why I've been worried about Dragon Quest IX). And I'm much more interested in it; anything labeled "Universe" scares me. It also has full internet play.

As eager as I would be to play a good PS Online, I still want a true Phantasy Star V. PSIV is one of the best RPGs of all-time, and the first two in the series were extremely advanced for their time (but I can't even bring myself to play them now).
 
[quote name='SynGamer']Demo came out today...i'm holding off until the game is released before i rent it, i don't want to spoil anything.[/quote]

go play it now... why? because it's just like the japanese demo... and why is that good? it starts from the beginning of the story and where the demo ends you can save your data :)

nice :bouncy:
 
[quote name='RelentlessRolento']go play it now... why? because it's just like the japanese demo... and why is that good? it starts from the beginning of the story and where the demo ends you can save your data :)

nice :bouncy:[/quote]
Really now...i didn't know that, downloading now :D
 
I think you need to download something for the PS3 first which isn't out in America yet... we're all assuming you'll be able to eventually, though.
 
Well after playing the demo this definitely isn't the genre for me. It brings back bad memories of Monster Hunter Freedom 2. Maybe these types of games are more fun multiplayer but they just seem pretty lame playing solo.
 
I kinda liked it.
I made a fat human chick and named her Fatilda.

I don't know about $40, though. It is something I'd play with my BF..but $40 is what I'd be willing to spend for BOTH copies.
 
Sorry for the double post.

BF downloaded this on his PSP. Can.. we play together? How?
To be honest.. I never played any PSP game with anyone before... :oops:
 
I liked this a lot - but you're telling me it's basically a port of PSU?

Do you have to pay for online play in PSU on the 360, like PSO on Xbox? If not, I may look into buying it.
 
[quote name='RelentlessRolento']Online play is free via PS3.[/QUOTE]

myke was likely asking about the 360 version of PSU. According to an IGN launch review, there is a monthly fee for PSU (360, PC, PS2), $9.99/mo., and 360 players require an active Live Gold subscription on top of that, I don't know if they dropped it since releasing it, but it does not seem like it.
 
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