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Fun but not what i expected

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: March 29, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This game is not a waste of time or money, especially if you have a modem or a group of friends that have this game also. If you own pso 1 and 2, there are a few things you should know. one is that it is a completely different game and just because you like 1 and 2, doesnt mean u will like III. YOU CANNOT USE YOUR CHARACHTER FROM ONE AND TWO. this is a classic turned base rpg except with cards and a stage divided into squares (much like FF tactics). the arks play like monster summoners and call monsters onto the "chess board" whereas the hunters are only one person who equips weapons and fights with them. another "feature" is the dice. at the beginning of each turn, you roll dice to decide how much you can attack for. this is irritating. another difference between the two games is that in 3, the rare items are COMMON
this means that if you always have wanted to see what a diska of braveman looks like, this is a way to find out. some items are so rare in 1&2 that you will never see them, that is a very cool thing about III. Finally, i have played both games and episode III's battles are a little long. if you dont own either, both are worth owning, but 1&2 is just better, thats all

Gigantic Waste of Time TURD

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 5
Date: March 05, 2004
Author: Amazon User

After playing Phantasy Star Online (PSO) Episode III for 12 hours between 3/3 and 3/4, I have concluded that Episode III is meant for the die-hard players and not casual players. I'm one of the casual players who formerly owned a Gamecube copy of PSO Episode I&II and enjoyed that game immensely.

Card "chess" game engine is not the factor why I don't like about it. It's the length of time in the battles and it takes hours to sort, edit, plan, play battles and win or lose according to strategy. They say it's better than mindlessly hacking and slashing while adventuring freely. I say Episode I&II is much better in terms of fun factor.

After having to hear about the newbies whine in Episode III lobbies about this game being a waste of time and money, I must concur after having spent hours of time playing it.

For all the hype crowing about Episode III being the best, gameplay-wise and community-wise, it isn't worth wasting time playing long battles either to win or lose, increase rank and collect cards like it's Yu Gi Oh or Pokemon as bragging rights.

I have better things to do like modeling hobby and solving algebra problems with my time rather than p**s away my life on Episode III. I called Gamestop for the possibility of a refund and they can only give credit for another game. So I returned the game promptly and got the credit on gift card.

Maybe less-than-expected sales in North America will show Sega that Episode 3 is catered strictly to die-hard fans and video game addicts who like to spend 8+ hours a day playing a freakin' card game like D&D geeks.

Phantasy Star Online Episode III is a stepback for Sonic Team, who pioneered the fun of net-playing on consoles beginning with Dreamcast in 2001. I must warn against buying children this horrid time-sucking game unless they're fans of Yu Gi Oh and don't mind the turn-based strategy if they have the brains, patience and willingness to spend ungodly amount of time for less fun. As a matter of opinion, Episode III may incite anti-social aggression. This game takes the cake as the worst time-sucker since EverQuest.

Sonic Team, you lost my trust. Poor sales in Asia is evident of the experimental failure. Shame on you!!!!!

What's going on?

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 11
Date: February 26, 2005
Author: Amazon User

The game wins the award for "WORST INSTRUCTION MANUAL EVER". I can't figure out what the rules are to this game. I've played other strategy trading card games, and enjoyed them very much. But in this game, I can't figure out what's going on. In order to play a strategy game, you really need to know what the rules are.

I'm afraid I'll never know how much fun this game may have been.

AWESOME game to play on the Nintendo GameCube

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 3
Date: March 05, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Phantasy Star Online III C.A.R.D. Revolution is going to be a really AWESOME game to play

I give it 5 Stars "Highly Recommended" REALLY WORTH IT TO BUY and play this game on the Nintendo GameCube

Great for Card Lovers

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: April 24, 2004
Author: Amazon User

If you like Yugi Oh then you will love this game. It is the best game i have ever played. I like the Yugi Oh game boy game a lot. This one is even better than those because it is 3D.

Hmm..

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 3
Date: May 06, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Not a very good game compared to most internet games. I would suggest you wait for other Game Cube internet games that are acually good and spend your money on those.

An Okay Game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: May 23, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This game is not for people who like action games. My friend came over to play it and he thinks it is horrible, but I think it is ok. So overall if you like slashing swords and shooting do not get this game or you will be disapointed. The only action you can do is walk around the morgue.

Good But remember

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 6
Date: June 02, 2004
Author: Amazon User

it is a great game but like all games that you can go on online with you can't return it. so make sure you really want it. (...)

I gotta play it!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 5
Date: June 12, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I luv card battling! This game looks like a card version of chess! I looked at the video clips and it looks awesome! But best of all, I luv 2 see the people die in the game fer some reason. I wonder who I should use. I cant wait fer Phantasy Star Universe to come out!

Great, but not the best

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 24, 2006
Author: Amazon User

PSO 3 is a game that many people have unfairly discarded because its a card game. I admit, it took a little time for me to get into it, but it has great soundtrack and decent graphics, a good storyline, and great gameplay. Not the absolute best, but still high up there!

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