Phantasy Star Online 2 is a F2P MMORPG set in the Phantasy Star universe, released in Japan in 2012. and released elsewhere in 2022. On PS4 to access Phantasy Star Online 2 you have to first download Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis and then download the free DLCs in the launcher. This game in the time of writing (May 2023) is no longer supported by the developers, the servers are still online, but there isn't any new content, since all staff and resources are now further developing New Genesis.
When first starting a new game you are given the option to choose the look and class of your character, all changes you are making in appearance can be later changed using a currency called Star Gems or the Free Salon Ticket. The classes can be changed anytime at no cost. After the game's introduction to the game's mechanics you have the option to do anything you want: Story missions, ARKS quest, Side quest. Leveling up isn't a problem, only later in the game it starts to become a grind.
The Story missions aren't a big of a deal, since they are mostly just a mix of voice and text-based cutscenes, but the story overall is great.
The best part of the game is combat, every class has at least two equipable weapons and each one has its own abilities. When leveling up, each level gives you a skill point which can be used to upgrade your class. The combat is fast-paced, dynamic and fluid, with many option to enhance your weapons and armors. All weapons and armor can be earned doing quest or be bought in the Player's Market which is the place where you are going to spend your hard earned Meseta (in-game currency) for items with ridiculous prices.
The Player's Market is a place where other players put their items and price at which they will be selling the item. Here is also where all fashion items can be bought, or at the Player's Market or with Limited-time Scratch Tickets bought with real money. Since in 2023. there aren't as many players as before and since there aren't new Scratch Tickets, every single fashion items, especially for female characters costs a lot, if you want to wear something you like, you have to grind every single day by doing Daily and Weekly tasks, doing those quests is the best way to earn money.
The end-game is literally just grinding for better gear and earning more Meseta in order to buy fashion items. Fashion is the true end-game, as many players say. There is also a PvP mode which no one plays, so basically it's dead.
All in all, this game offers a good amount of content, many story quests, side quests and challenges, but after completing all of them, you are left only with grinding for Meseta and better gear and buying fashion items, if there is even something left of it. The best part of this game is combat, but the endgame is mostly fashion.
When first starting a new game you are given the option to choose the look and class of your character, all changes you are making in appearance can be later changed using a currency called Star Gems or the Free Salon Ticket. The classes can be changed anytime at no cost. After the game's introduction to the game's mechanics you have the option to do anything you want: Story missions, ARKS quest, Side quest. Leveling up isn't a problem, only later in the game it starts to become a grind.
The Story missions aren't a big of a deal, since they are mostly just a mix of voice and text-based cutscenes, but the story overall is great.
The best part of the game is combat, every class has at least two equipable weapons and each one has its own abilities. When leveling up, each level gives you a skill point which can be used to upgrade your class. The combat is fast-paced, dynamic and fluid, with many option to enhance your weapons and armors. All weapons and armor can be earned doing quest or be bought in the Player's Market which is the place where you are going to spend your hard earned Meseta (in-game currency) for items with ridiculous prices.
The Player's Market is a place where other players put their items and price at which they will be selling the item. Here is also where all fashion items can be bought, or at the Player's Market or with Limited-time Scratch Tickets bought with real money. Since in 2023. there aren't as many players as before and since there aren't new Scratch Tickets, every single fashion items, especially for female characters costs a lot, if you want to wear something you like, you have to grind every single day by doing Daily and Weekly tasks, doing those quests is the best way to earn money.
The end-game is literally just grinding for better gear and earning more Meseta in order to buy fashion items. Fashion is the true end-game, as many players say. There is also a PvP mode which no one plays, so basically it's dead.
All in all, this game offers a good amount of content, many story quests, side quests and challenges, but after completing all of them, you are left only with grinding for Meseta and better gear and buying fashion items, if there is even something left of it. The best part of this game is combat, but the endgame is mostly fashion.