Phantasy Star Portable 2
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is a video game for the PlayStation Portable
, produced by Alfa System
and published by Sega
. It is the sequel to Phantasy Star Portable
and was released for the PlayStation Portable
in Japan
on December 3, 2009. The North American version was released on September 14, 2010 while the European version was released on September 17, 2010.
Unlike Phantasy Star Portable, Phantasy Star Portable 2 features an infrastructure play mode allowing players to form a party with other users through an internet connection, similar to Phantasy Star Online, Phantasy Star Zero, and Phantasy Star Universe. This service does not require a monthly subscription, as many other titles in the series do.
Can be either female or male, depending on the player's preference when creating the character. You start out as the latest member of Little Wing. You are also Emilia's partner. The savefile from Phantasy Star Portable or "Phantasy Star Portable 2: Trial Version" can be imported over to Phantasy Star Portable 2, with extra items being granted.* The player will also get the Former GUARDIAN achievement, which means that the main character could be the very same main character from the original game from certain perspectives.
The protagonist of the story. A 16-year-old human girl (later on 17) that is one of the members of Little Wing. Has an innocent and bubbly (badly put, naive) personality, with strong tsundere
tendencies. Starts off as an ordinary member, but later gets dragged into a saga that would change her life completely. She does not talk about her past and there are no records of it either. She mentions that her age is just an estimation, she might be one or two years younger than her stated age. Her default weapon is a rod.
In the aftermath of the battle, while telling Mika not to go, she calls her "mother". She gets officially adopted by Kraz and Ursula in the ending, thus changing her name to Emilia Muehler instead.
The savefile from Phantasy Star Portable 2 can be imported into the Japanese version of Valkyria Chronicles II in order to unlock Emilia for use in Valkyria Chronicles II.
A 34-year-old Beastman who is both the leader of Little Wing and Emilia's guardian. Despite his position, he is mostly seen as an irresponsible old man (old man as called by Emilia) who likes to read erotic magazines. He is also somewhat dense as he threw away the present Emilia got for him, not realizing it was a present meant for him. However, he can show a serious side to him when the situation calls for it. He cares for Emilia a lot but he does not show it on his face. Once an esteemed, famed detective, but one would not know just by looking at his face. He lost his family in an incident years ago. Marries Ursula in the ending. His default weapon is a pair of handguns (Twin Handguns category).
A 15-year-old Newman boy who is from the Kasch tribe. Emilia encountered Yut on the planet Moatoob while on a mission, and he attacks them (with Main Character, Tonnio and Liina) all of a sudden. He was defeated and Emilia decided to save him and bring him to Little Wing's headquarters. While Yut was unconscious, the home of the Kasch tribe was razed to the grounds by Shizuru Shu's group. Unofficially became a member of Little Wing when he woke up, after Emilia treated him to delicacies he had never tasted before (especially pudding which he seemed to have taken a liking to), thinking that they are people that he can trust. Shares a sibling-like bond with Emilia.
He lacks common sense because he lacks proper upbringing and education, so he tends to behave instinctively, much like a beast. It is revealed that he's a half-Newman, half-Beast as a result of his parent's heritage (A Beast father, and a Newman mother). He stated himself that many people said that his Newman blood seemed to be stronger, giving him slightly more Newman-like physical features while he has the more physically fit features of the Beast as well. His signature weapon is a spear, while he's shown using a bow in the opening movie of the game.
The 17-year-old younger sister of famed GUARDIAN and hero, Ethan Waber. Originally appeared in Phantasy Star Universe
as a 13-year-old civilian who becomes a GUARDIAN-in-training during the story. She now works in the GUARDIAN's Investigation Unit, and while on a mission encountered Emilia's group. She doesn't like Emilia and vice-versa upon their first meeting, but later on sees her as an equal and friend (more of a rival) after they worked together to rescue the people in said mission. Respects and is very proud of her brother a lot, but at the same time, feels pressurized by the weight of the Waber name because people kept comparing her to Ethan. Specializes in TECHNIC usage as shown during her entrance cutscene in Phantasy Star Portable 2. Her signature weapon is a rod as well, further showing her intended position as Emilia's friendly rival.
A talented 32-year-old Newman female with both beauty and brains, she knew Kraz and Emilia from before Little Wing's creation. A workaholic with no time to spare for her private life. Kraz and Ursula used to be an item, until they broke up due to her workaholic attitude. Gets married to Kraz in the ending. Her signature weapon is a whip.
The beautiful receptionist of Little Wing, her age is a complete mystery. An always-cheerful CAST that speaks with a very queer accent (supposedly an exaggerated version of the Beijing dialect, though it is changed to a French accent in the US/European release), she has known Emilia for a long time and appears as an elder sister to her. She cares for Emilia a lot as well, as seen from her planning of Emilia's birthday celebration. Used to be a soldier before becoming a dancer and receptionist for Little Wing, so she could hold her own in a battle as well. She has a 'secret weapon' that seems to be an SUV that resembles or is modeled after bottle(s) of champagne. Through a side quest, it is revealed that she used to hold a high ranking of Instructor in the army as well, and Platoon Commander Curtz seems to be afraid of her.
A mysterious woman with a holy air around her, she exists inside Emilia as a complete individual (instead of a split personality). Emilia can freely communicate with her but not everyone can see her. The only people known (other than Emilia herself) that can see and hear her are Yut, Main Character, and Shizuru Shu.
Nothing is known about her except for the fact that she is from the Ancient Civilization, meaning that she is not as young as she looks. Has a caring and gentle personality while occasionally making jokes. Her physical look's age seems to be around 24 years old as heard from the conversation between her and Emilia, and is visibly upset when Emilia casually made the comment "Ah, you are younger than you look!". Later revealed to be one of the many wives of the Sun King, Kumhan. She was trapped in a facility a long time ago and possessed Emilia's body in order to save the girl, hence the reason why Emilia said she had died once.
A mysterious 20-year-old male human with ulterior motives. Initially known as "the man in black", he appears as a very arrogant individual who thinks of Emilia's groups as weaklings who don't even deserve to cross blades with him. The antagonist of the game. It is revealed that he is the son of Representative Natsume Shu of the Inhert Corporation, and that he was possessed by the Ancient Sun King, Kumhan, hence his change in personality (Shizuru used to be a kind and polite teenager). In a confrontation, Shizuru himself managed to dispel Kumhan out from his body after stabbing himself with his sword.
), and the addition of a fifth race, one of SEED infected humans named Dumans and it was released on February 24, 2011.
PlayStation Portable
The is a handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Corporation Development of the console was announced during E3 2003, and it was unveiled on , 2004, at a Sony press conference before E3 2004...
, produced by Alfa System
Alfa System
Alfa System is a Japanese game development company that plans, develops and markets game software for consoles and personal computers. Alfa System is based out of Kumamoto City, Kyūshū...
and published by Sega
Sega
, usually styled as SEGA, is a multinational video game software developer and an arcade software and hardware development company headquartered in Ōta, Tokyo, Japan, with various offices around the world...
. It is the sequel to Phantasy Star Portable
Phantasy Star Portable
is a video game for the PlayStation Portable, produced by Sonic Team and developed by Alfa System. It was released for the PlayStation Portable in Japan on July 31, 2008, in North America on March 3, 2009 and in Europe on April 3, 2009....
and was released for the PlayStation Portable
PlayStation Portable
The is a handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Corporation Development of the console was announced during E3 2003, and it was unveiled on , 2004, at a Sony press conference before E3 2004...
in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
on December 3, 2009. The North American version was released on September 14, 2010 while the European version was released on September 17, 2010.
Plot
Phantasy Star Portable 2 takes place three years after the events of Phantasy Star Universe, all four races defeated and sealed off the SEED. However, a new issue takes the center stage, the resources in Gurhal are quickly diminishing. Due to this, a “Sub-space sailing theory” was set in place, where Gurhalians migrate to outer space. The player will participate in a private mercenary group known as “Little Wing” on Clad 6, a space colony resort.Gameplay
The player starts by designing and customizing his or her own character by choosing facial features, gender, body and vocal features. Though much of the gameplay features will be similar to its predecessor, there will be some notable differences. Photon Points are no longer attached to weapons, but characters instead. Photon Charges have also been removed from the game.Features
Players will be able to transfer over their character from Phantasy Star Portable to the game. However, not all data will be carried over. Data that will be transferred over includes the character's name and parts of the character's original appearance. However, the character's level and items will not be transferred over. As a bonus for having done so, however, players acquire a photon saber that is named "Exam", as well as one of four armor units depending on the class that they have chosen. Furthermore, NPCs will mention at times that the player is a former GUARDIAN.Unlike Phantasy Star Portable, Phantasy Star Portable 2 features an infrastructure play mode allowing players to form a party with other users through an internet connection, similar to Phantasy Star Online, Phantasy Star Zero, and Phantasy Star Universe. This service does not require a monthly subscription, as many other titles in the series do.
Characters
Main CharacterCan be either female or male, depending on the player's preference when creating the character. You start out as the latest member of Little Wing. You are also Emilia's partner. The savefile from Phantasy Star Portable or "Phantasy Star Portable 2: Trial Version" can be imported over to Phantasy Star Portable 2, with extra items being granted.* The player will also get the Former GUARDIAN achievement, which means that the main character could be the very same main character from the original game from certain perspectives.
- Japanese Voice: Chiwa SaitōChiwa Saitois a Japanese voice actress employed by I'm Enterprise.Saitō is one half of the voice acting duo "coopee", along with Natsuko Kuwatani. In the "Divine Design" arc of the Getbackers drama CDs, she voices a character who battles the character voiced by Kuwatani. She is a member of the voice acting...
- English Voice: Stephanie Komure
The protagonist of the story. A 16-year-old human girl (later on 17) that is one of the members of Little Wing. Has an innocent and bubbly (badly put, naive) personality, with strong tsundere
Tsundere
is a Japanese character development process that describes a person who is initially cold and even hostile towards another person before gradually showing their warm side over time. The word is derived from the terms , meaning to turn away in disgust, and meaning to become 'lovey dovey'...
tendencies. Starts off as an ordinary member, but later gets dragged into a saga that would change her life completely. She does not talk about her past and there are no records of it either. She mentions that her age is just an estimation, she might be one or two years younger than her stated age. Her default weapon is a rod.
In the aftermath of the battle, while telling Mika not to go, she calls her "mother". She gets officially adopted by Kraz and Ursula in the ending, thus changing her name to Emilia Muehler instead.
The savefile from Phantasy Star Portable 2 can be imported into the Japanese version of Valkyria Chronicles II in order to unlock Emilia for use in Valkyria Chronicles II.
- Voiced by: Keiji FujiwaraKeiji Fujiwarais a Japanese voice actor from the Tokyo Metropolitan area who is affiliated with Air Agengy.His best known projects include Crayon Shin-chan as Hiroshi Nohara, Eureka Seven as Holland, Fullmetal Alchemist as Lieutenant-Colonel Hughes, Zoids: Chaotic Century as Irvine, Final Fantasy VII Advent...
A 34-year-old Beastman who is both the leader of Little Wing and Emilia's guardian. Despite his position, he is mostly seen as an irresponsible old man (old man as called by Emilia) who likes to read erotic magazines. He is also somewhat dense as he threw away the present Emilia got for him, not realizing it was a present meant for him. However, he can show a serious side to him when the situation calls for it. He cares for Emilia a lot but he does not show it on his face. Once an esteemed, famed detective, but one would not know just by looking at his face. He lost his family in an incident years ago. Marries Ursula in the ending. His default weapon is a pair of handguns (Twin Handguns category).
- Voiced by: Miyuki SawashiroMiyuki Sawashirois a female Japanese voice actress and singer who works for Mausu Promotion.She voiced Puchiko in the English dubbed releases of Di Gi Charat the Movie and Leave it to Piyoko, making her one of the few Japanese voice actors to have reprised a role in English in addition to the original Japanese...
A 15-year-old Newman boy who is from the Kasch tribe. Emilia encountered Yut on the planet Moatoob while on a mission, and he attacks them (with Main Character, Tonnio and Liina) all of a sudden. He was defeated and Emilia decided to save him and bring him to Little Wing's headquarters. While Yut was unconscious, the home of the Kasch tribe was razed to the grounds by Shizuru Shu's group. Unofficially became a member of Little Wing when he woke up, after Emilia treated him to delicacies he had never tasted before (especially pudding which he seemed to have taken a liking to), thinking that they are people that he can trust. Shares a sibling-like bond with Emilia.
He lacks common sense because he lacks proper upbringing and education, so he tends to behave instinctively, much like a beast. It is revealed that he's a half-Newman, half-Beast as a result of his parent's heritage (A Beast father, and a Newman mother). He stated himself that many people said that his Newman blood seemed to be stronger, giving him slightly more Newman-like physical features while he has the more physically fit features of the Beast as well. His signature weapon is a spear, while he's shown using a bow in the opening movie of the game.
- Voiced by: Ayako KawasumiAyako Kawasumiis a Japanese voice actress and J-pop singer. She is affectionately referred to by her fellow voice actors and fans as "", "" and "". She is a skilled pianist, having practiced the piano since childhood....
The 17-year-old younger sister of famed GUARDIAN and hero, Ethan Waber. Originally appeared in Phantasy Star Universe
Phantasy Star Universe
is an action roleplaying game by Sega's Sonic Team for the PC, PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360. In Japan, it was released for the PC and PlayStation 2 on August 31, 2006, with the Xbox 360 version releasing on December 12, 2006. Its North American release was on October 24, 2006, available in all...
as a 13-year-old civilian who becomes a GUARDIAN-in-training during the story. She now works in the GUARDIAN's Investigation Unit, and while on a mission encountered Emilia's group. She doesn't like Emilia and vice-versa upon their first meeting, but later on sees her as an equal and friend (more of a rival) after they worked together to rescue the people in said mission. Respects and is very proud of her brother a lot, but at the same time, feels pressurized by the weight of the Waber name because people kept comparing her to Ethan. Specializes in TECHNIC usage as shown during her entrance cutscene in Phantasy Star Portable 2. Her signature weapon is a rod as well, further showing her intended position as Emilia's friendly rival.
- Voiced by: Atsuko TanakaAtsuko Tanakais a Japanese voice actress who works for Ezaki Productions. Her deep and sultry voice is often used to portray villainesses and mature female characters.-TV anime:*Angel Links *Black Cat *Berserk *Cowboy Bebop...
A talented 32-year-old Newman female with both beauty and brains, she knew Kraz and Emilia from before Little Wing's creation. A workaholic with no time to spare for her private life. Kraz and Ursula used to be an item, until they broke up due to her workaholic attitude. Gets married to Kraz in the ending. Her signature weapon is a whip.
- Voiced by: Haruka TomatsuHaruka Tomatsuis a Japanese voice actress and singer, employed by Music Ray'n .-Summary:Haruka debuted as voice actress in 2007, starring in Shinkyoku Sōkai Polyphonica as Corticarte Apa Lagranges...
The beautiful receptionist of Little Wing, her age is a complete mystery. An always-cheerful CAST that speaks with a very queer accent (supposedly an exaggerated version of the Beijing dialect, though it is changed to a French accent in the US/European release), she has known Emilia for a long time and appears as an elder sister to her. She cares for Emilia a lot as well, as seen from her planning of Emilia's birthday celebration. Used to be a soldier before becoming a dancer and receptionist for Little Wing, so she could hold her own in a battle as well. She has a 'secret weapon' that seems to be an SUV that resembles or is modeled after bottle(s) of champagne. Through a side quest, it is revealed that she used to hold a high ranking of Instructor in the army as well, and Platoon Commander Curtz seems to be afraid of her.
- Voiced by: Sayaka ŌharaSayaka Oharais a Japanese voice actress. She is currently affiliated with Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society. She is a graduate of Aoyama Gakuin University's Department of Literature. Her nickname is...
A mysterious woman with a holy air around her, she exists inside Emilia as a complete individual (instead of a split personality). Emilia can freely communicate with her but not everyone can see her. The only people known (other than Emilia herself) that can see and hear her are Yut, Main Character, and Shizuru Shu.
Nothing is known about her except for the fact that she is from the Ancient Civilization, meaning that she is not as young as she looks. Has a caring and gentle personality while occasionally making jokes. Her physical look's age seems to be around 24 years old as heard from the conversation between her and Emilia, and is visibly upset when Emilia casually made the comment "Ah, you are younger than you look!". Later revealed to be one of the many wives of the Sun King, Kumhan. She was trapped in a facility a long time ago and possessed Emilia's body in order to save the girl, hence the reason why Emilia said she had died once.
- Voiced by: Jun FukuyamaJun Fukuyamais a voice actor. He was previously represented by Aoni Production and Production Baobab, and is now represented by . In 2007, he won the first Seiyu Awards for the best actor in leading role as Lelouch Lamperouge in Code Geass...
A mysterious 20-year-old male human with ulterior motives. Initially known as "the man in black", he appears as a very arrogant individual who thinks of Emilia's groups as weaklings who don't even deserve to cross blades with him. The antagonist of the game. It is revealed that he is the son of Representative Natsume Shu of the Inhert Corporation, and that he was possessed by the Ancient Sun King, Kumhan, hence his change in personality (Shizuru used to be a kind and polite teenager). In a confrontation, Shizuru himself managed to dispel Kumhan out from his body after stabbing himself with his sword.
- Items and achievement not included for a demo character import.
Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity
On August 8, 2010, the official Phantasy Star Portable 2 site revealed a new upcoming game called Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity. The game contains a new character named Nagisa (Voiced by: Nana MizukiNana Mizuki
is a popular Japanese singer-songwriter and voice actress. She was born and raised in Niihama, Ehime, Japan, Mizuki was trained as an enka singer. She made her debut as a voice actress in 1998; however, she released her debut single "Omoi", under the King Records label on December 6, 2000...
), and the addition of a fifth race, one of SEED infected humans named Dumans and it was released on February 24, 2011.
External links
- Official site (Japanese)