Other Phantasy Star games on PC that I should try?

[Schorl]

I've heard plenty of great things about the Phantasy Star games, since the series exist for over 3 decades.
And I know that Phantasy Star 2, 3, 4, the first PS Online and PS Universe are on PC.
Should I check them out?

[Hermit]

I never really got into the series until they started going online. I loved Phantasy Star Universe though and it's still my favourite online game today.

[mimizukari]

all completely different. pso2 is its own thing

[Schorl]

Originally posted by Kurumi Tokisaki:

all completely different. pso2 is its own thing

Different from PSO1 and Universe?
Anyways, this thread is not about comparisons, it's about which other PS games I should try, since I'm interested in playing some these games as well, outside of PSO2. I can't play PSO2 at the moment, since I don't have Windows 10.

[mimizukari]

Originally posted by JamesGki:

Originally posted by Kurumi Tokisaki:

all completely different. pso2 is its own thing

Different from PSO1 and Universe?
Anyways, this thread is not about comparisons, it's about which other PS games I should try, since I'm interested in playing some these games as well, outside of PSO2. I can't play PSO2 at the moment, since I don't have Windows 10.

you can play on windows 7 and 8 as well. it's just a soft requirement

[Schorl]

Originally posted by Kurumi Tokisaki:

Originally posted by JamesGki:

Different from PSO1 and Universe?
Anyways, this thread is not about comparisons, it's about which other PS games I should try, since I'm interested in playing some these games as well, outside of PSO2. I can't play PSO2 at the moment, since I don't have Windows 10.

you can play on windows 7 and 8 as well. it's just a soft requirement

Won't I have problem with the updates?

[mimizukari]

Originally posted by JamesGki:

Originally posted by Kurumi Tokisaki:

you can play on windows 7 and 8 as well. it's just a soft requirement

Won't I have problem with the updates?

no?

[Schorl]

Originally posted by Kurumi Tokisaki:

Originally posted by JamesGki:

Won't I have problem with the updates?

no?

How so? I've heard that they stopped addresing bugs on Windows 7 and 8.

[mimizukari]

Originally posted by JamesGki:

Originally posted by Kurumi Tokisaki:

no?

How so? I've heard that they stopped addresing bugs on Windows 7 and 8.

on windows itself, of course? game supports 7 8 8.1 just fine

[Schorl]

Originally posted by Kurumi Tokisaki:

Originally posted by JamesGki:

How so? I've heard that they stopped addresing bugs on Windows 7 and 8.

on windows itself, of course? game supports 7 8 8.1 just fine

I heard for this game too.

[mimizukari]

Originally posted by JamesGki:

Originally posted by Kurumi Tokisaki:

on windows itself, of course? game supports 7 8 8.1 just fine

I heard for this game too.

works fine dude. jp client is still on win 7 too

[Schorl]

Originally posted by Kurumi Tokisaki:

Originally posted by JamesGki:

I heard for this game too.

works fine dude. jp client is still on win 7 too

I see. I'm downloading it now. But I'd still like to know if I should try any of the other PS games that are available on PC.

[Redblaze27]

Originally posted by JamesGki:

Originally posted by Kurumi Tokisaki:

all completely different. pso2 is its own thing

Different from PSO1 and Universe?

Universe is a seperate continuity.
PSO1 and PSO2 are far removed beyond similar concepts.

[Prince Vegeta]

Yes you should totally try them! Clementine is down and will be for some time but PSO BB has several living servers, I enjoyed Ephinea server.

PSOBB is much clunkier and less fancy but still a lot of fun. I think it's more challenging than PSO2.

I've only played a bit of PSU on Clementine but it seems closer to PSO2's game-play. The problem is Clementine is still very far behind on getting all the content working again, and it may never achieve 100% but I think you could just play it offline or that story expansion thing (Again, pretty much no experience here.)

The mobile games like PS Nova and PS Portable 1 & 2 are neat too and don't require a beefy phone or PC to emulate them. I sometimes play them when I have weak or no signal out and about.

Edit -> As for the Phantasy Star games, ehhhh I mean I find it hard to play old turn based rpgs these days but if you want to see the series roots then you should give it an hour and see what you think.

This is one of my favorite series, I love all the games. I am also very much looking forward to the new one next year!!!

[Trollslegur]

Originally posted by JamesGki:

Originally posted by Kurumi Tokisaki:

works fine dude. jp client is still on win 7 too

I see. I'm downloading it now. But I'd still like to know if I should try any of the other PS games that are available on PC.

Well, you can rest easy about running PSO2 on PC using Win 7, I'm doing it right now.
Only issue is that the launcher will freeze and crash if I do not disable IPv6 before launching through Steam.
A minor inconvenience that really doesn't bother me much. Just gotta remember to do that before launching and re-enable when I'm done.

In case you get the same error:
- Go to Network and Sharing Center
- Local Area Connection should be near the center. Pick that.
- Open Properties
- One of the check boxes should be labeled "Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)"
- Uncheck that box and click "OK"

Good News!
I just checked and the above steps are no longer required for me!
I guess they fixed it, lol.

TOPIC
Now, the only other PS game I have played was Phantasy Star: Universe.
It was a fun game with interesting combat mechanics and story.
Just remember: It's kinda in another universe or something.
Seriously, one of the races that appear there, Beast, does not exist after that game.

Still, it was fun and I would recommend it on a decent sale, for sure.

[Hermit]

Originally posted by Prince Vegeta:

Yes you should totally try them! Clementine is down and will be for some time

Clementine is due to open again any time now.