Thanks for bringing this game to my attention. I never had a PSP so this should do nicely. I've only played Phantasy Star on the gamecube however I think I'm going to give this game a try.

Sadly they took out stuff like the Pipe Cannon and the Hylian shield. I think they also took out Samus' arm cannon as well. I have the game as well and I've been slowly getting around my completion of Hard Mode. I beat the Eternal Tower first simply because I can't stand to save the hardest for last and I'm currently winding down with the easier missions. Hopefully I should have Super Hard mode in the next few days. If you ever get the chance to play online perhaps we could double-team a few missions.

EDIT: If I recall correctly they only took out those items on the English releases which really bothers me considering their shouldn't have been a problem getting them over here. I could be wrong though.

It's worth it if you have any luck although I wouldn't recommend scaling it on Normal unless you really, really want to. I don't get on often but it's good to see someone using a Ranger other then myself. On Gamefaqs most people avoid them (especially the RAmar/marl) because they aren't nearly as powerful as the other classes. That didn't stop me though. Online play outside of free play allows you to use pictochat to say whatever you want and you can run about the town together with up to three other people (to my knowledge).

On a side note you can get some really great items (such as a rod that doesn't get outdated until you start getting 6 Star weapons) from the vending machines by entering codes found on Gamefaqs. I'm pretty sure the codes aren't found in game so it wouldn't hurt to check the cheats section.

I play a RAmar (level 75-6ish) main and on the side I use a FOnewm (level 26). I also have a HUcast I'm considering playing as just so I can have one of each class and race.

FC: 1720 3608 6043 My nickname is Oni but Bob will do as well. I don't get on all that often though but when I do I wouldn't mind doing a run or two with you.

EDIT: If you do enter those vending machine codes keep in mind that the code only works once per game-card. If you accidentally discard/sell/feed one of them to your mag you won't be able to get one back unless you find someone really generous to give you one.

This is my first real Phantasy Star so I don't know what I would've played. The RAmar I have deals enough damage to get by but I've seen the kind of damage Forces and Hunters can deal and I know I'll never even be in the same league. That being said if their is one thing I've gotten good at it's dodging during boss fights. A lot of people complain about the difficulty of Dark Falz but I find him to be one of the easier bosses as long as my shields are kept alive.

The Blade Cannon is technically a gun of sorts but yeah, it's a shame that they focused on Hunter and Force weapons although I love the strength of Caduceus. That thing is way too powerful for the level it lets you equip it at.

I agree however I'm more of a rifle-guy when I get a decent one. Currently I'm using the mech guns because the rifle I have is outclassed damage-wise by the nice set of Black Hawks I picked up however I usually prefer the range compared to the strafing ability.

On a side note don't worry about the Heaven's Mother boss at the top of the tower. She is absurdly easy compared to what I thought she'd be. She's basically just an amalgamation of Force, Blade (I think it's blade), and Shot Mother. All she does is float around and use a combination of the attacks of her lackeys. If you can beat Mother Trinity you can beat her.

http://www.pso-world.com/ This is a good website to visit if you already haven't. It contains a wealth of information concerning just about every aspect of the game.

I hate to bother you but it keeps saying your friend code is incorrect.

Yeah, you randomly have to fight Blade and Shot Mothers as well.


Spread-shot aside the Gunblades are pretty melee heavy like you said. That aside the Earth Bullet PA is actually really good regardless of whether you're a hunter or a ranger.

As a RAmar I usually stick to using Rifles and Mech Guns however when the mood takes me I occasionally bust out a decent Gunblade with Zero Impact and pretend I'm using Revolver Stake like the Alteisen.