When it was first revealed that a new Phantasy Star Online game was on the way, nobody quite knew what to expect. The last PSO was a Card Revolution and the previous console versions had been re-worked versions of the landmark Dreamcast RPG. Today, SEGA announced that Phantasy Star Online: Blue Burst would also follow this precedent.
Blue Burst is a PC only online title that combines Phantasy Star I & II, enhanced with new features and improved graphics. It will only be playable online, and that will cost punters approximately $9 per month for the privilege. SEGA have displayed a clear enthusiasm for re-working their back catalogue, so it will be hoping that this title doesn’t suffer too much in the shadow of the newer PC MMORPGs like Everquest 2 and World Of Warcraft.
PSO: Blue Burst is due for release in Japan on the 15th July.
Blue Burst is a PC only online title that combines Phantasy Star I & II, enhanced with new features and improved graphics. It will only be playable online, and that will cost punters approximately $9 per month for the privilege. SEGA have displayed a clear enthusiasm for re-working their back catalogue, so it will be hoping that this title doesn’t suffer too much in the shadow of the newer PC MMORPGs like Everquest 2 and World Of Warcraft.
PSO: Blue Burst is due for release in Japan on the 15th July.
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mrnull 26 May 2004 15:46
1/2
Boooo, Hisss!!! PC Only? With nearly all the consoles branching for online support (maybe even the DS) this is a big disappointment. Sega's getting notirious for releasing rehashes. I'm sure it will be quality, but I was just hoping for more...
smagic 27 May 2004 09:49
2/2
empire were supposed to publish the original online game years a go i even had a very ealry demo that was buggy and had no sound! I don't know what become of that version. The pc already has a stack of these games and i can imagine only die hard sega fans taking this up. I mean there everquest2,WoW and theres even guild wars thats the developers are claiming will have no supscription charges. From the looks of things it just looks like a port with the resolutions bumped up and a few tweaks.
Sega your too late!
Sega your too late!