Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus is the expansion pack for the popular Phantasy Star Universe game, bringing a more personalized and interactive universe to the acclaimed series. In addition to new enemies, weapons, levels and cities there will be more options available for gamers to further individualize and customize the look of their avatars. Ambition of the Illuminus continues the exciting PSU story online as the player's personal online avatar is now the central character, investigating and working to restore peace in the chaotic Gurhal System. The player investigates through a series of single-player missions, meeting familiar characters like Ethan Waber from Episode 1, along with other new ones, including a GUARDIAN instructor, Laia Martinez. In addition, the online multiplayer world, with its fast-paced, engaging battle experience for up to six players, has been greatly expanded with new missions, new cities and new enemies.
Features:
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Expanded character customization. Players get many more options to customize facial features, hair styles, body types, color palette, and clothing options.
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Enriched player-to-player interaction . New lobbies, including the Casino Voloyal which features games like roulette and slots, provide more social experiences for players.
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New weapons, combat abilities and classes heighten the intensity of real-time battles. With additional weapons types and new special fighting abilities, such as SUV-weapons, Photon Arts, and all new classes, players will have more ways to expand.
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New levels, enemies and bosses. With new areas to explore, such as the ruins of Old Rozenom City and the Granigs Mine, and new enemy types including new bosses, players face brand new challenges in all-new environments.
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The user's personal avatar is the star. In Phantasy Star Universe, players experienced the Universe through the eyes of Ethan Waber. Now they navigate the missions using their own customized avatar, working to restore peace in the Gurhal System.
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Fixes everything PSU did wrong.Apr 05, 2008
By Kuro Korin Phantasy Star Universe had a few flaring flaws in the original title: a lackluster storyline, heavy loss-rates for items and repetitive hack-and-slash gameplay. But they made up for it.
PSU AoI introduces several new features, mainly nostalgia relating back to Phantasy Star Online. The addition of PSO based clothing, areas, and timed-hits bring back what made PSO fun, and expands on it. Unfortunately, they did not fix the ratty ally AI, nor did they make it any less cheap with traps or enemies that seem just a tad faster. But the game is still fun, and the flexibility in weapons, clothing and hairstyles they have added make your Guardian completely customizable. I recommend only buying this if you play online, since that is part of the charm of the series.
Offline play does have its merits, even though the story is a carbon copy of Online's Episode 2. Also, it would've been more fun to be able to remodel your room and add more objects like in online play, but it is still solid.
Overall, I enjoyed it, and it is worth checking out, especially online.
PSO fan first....now, PSU-AotINov 03, 2011
By Ike I originally started playing PSO with my brother on Nintendo Gamecube and I'm amazed at the similarities. I have heard that in PSU the user was unable to modify their character for story mode, which I've always really enjoyed, and I'm glad to this game does. In addition, the game is great and addicting :O) I'm glad I purchased this from Amazon and I couldn't ask for a better result at a great price!
Thanks!!
Phantasy Star Universe Ambition Of The IlluminusNov 01, 2009
By Cathrine A. Raney
"Catails/MidgetQueen"
I am a long time Gamer I guess you could say at 56 I have been playing since Atari first came out. I play Phantasy Star Universe with my son step son and a multitude of friends..just as I have played Final Fantasy Eleven Online for years...It's great interaction, entertainment and an interesting way to meet people from all walks of life from all over the world. I have watched my son play this game for some time now and have enjoyed the 'format/layout and programming'..they finally convinced me to join...I'm glad I did. Purchasing from Amazon was done in a professional and timely manner and I appreciate the process.
phantasy star universe/ambition of the illuminusJan 07, 2009
By Roy Harvender exceptional game play that continues from original title by sega.story mode is a bit long with the story boards,however;online action is where it's at!you're central character,meet & play people from all platforms the game is made for.example:ps2 players can play w/pc,x-box,wii,dreamcast,etc.minor restriction apply to those using older version.over all a good investment in gaming.
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Fan Tas Tic Star GameAug 20, 2010
By Al Nice game. Great game. I buy the game for the KID...the KID grabs the game & disappears.
Nothing more said. Someday, I going to break into the KID's Fortress & seize all possession of games
to get back some of that crazed spending from soon to be Seller on Amazon.com :)