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{{Infobox | {{Infobox | ||
|title=Phantom Dust | |title=Phantom Dust | ||
| | |image=[[Image:Phantom Dust boxart.jpg|250px]] | ||
|developer=[[Microsoft Game Studios]] | |developer=[[Microsoft Game Studios]] | ||
|publisher=[[Majesco]] | |publisher=[[Majesco]] | ||
|designer= | |designer=Yukio Futatsugi | ||
| | |released={{jp|2004|September 23}}<br />{{us|2005|March 15}} | ||
|genre=[[ | |genre=[[Action]] | ||
|modes=[[Single player]] | |modes=[[Single player]], [[Multiplayer]] | ||
|ESRB=T | |ESRB=T | ||
|CERO old=15 | |CERO old=15 | ||
|systems=[[Xbox]] | |systems=[[Xbox]] | ||
|input= | |input=Controller | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Phantom Dust''' is a | |||
'''Phantom Dust''' is a third-person [[action]] game created for the [[Xbox]] from [[Microsoft Game Studios]] Tokyo and Yukio Futatsugi (also creator of [[Panzer Dragoon Saga]]). Phantom Dust takes card based strategy and wraps it in action style gameplay similar to the [[:Category:Mega Man Battle Network|Mega Man Battle Network]] series. | |||
Yukio first pitched the game to Microsoft as a card battling video game much like Magic: The Gathering, with pictures of cards and a whole new card system. Microsoft rejected the idea because they thought that the game would not sell to the majority of Xbox owners. Yukio then reworked the format until he came up with a gameplay style that involves equal amounts of planning, strategy, and twitch gameplay, faster than what is traditionally found in a collectible card game. | Yukio first pitched the game to Microsoft as a card battling video game much like Magic: The Gathering, with pictures of cards and a whole new card system. Microsoft rejected the idea because they thought that the game would not sell to the majority of Xbox owners. Yukio then reworked the format until he came up with a gameplay style that involves equal amounts of planning, strategy, and twitch gameplay, faster than what is traditionally found in a collectible card game. | ||
In spite of the fact that [[Microsoft Game Studios]] Tokyo was given the green light to create Phantom Dust, [[Microsoft]] decided to give Phantom Dust a Japan only release. October 2004 the game hit the streets. | In spite of the fact that [[Microsoft Game Studios]] Tokyo was given the green light to create Phantom Dust, [[Microsoft]] decided to give Phantom Dust a Japan only release. October 2004 the game hit the streets. Famitsu reviewed and gave it a 34 out of 40. Critics loved Phantom Dust's style of gameplay. Around January rumors started circulating that Majesco might pick up the title and give it the U.S. release. The rumor turned out true. | ||
Before its release in the states there was a significant amount of people importing the game that sparked the fan site [http://www.xboxphreaker.com/ XboxPhreaker.com]. Since the game was mainly played by Japanese players this allowed English speaking players a way to get together and organize games through the [[Xbox Live]] online service in addition to translations of the Japanese text. Along with Majesco's own website for Phantom Dust this continues to sustain a small and dedicated gaming community. As said by many people, Phantom Dust is a love it or hate it game in addition to being a Niche title. | Before its release in the states there was a significant amount of people importing the game that sparked the fan site [http://www.xboxphreaker.com/ XboxPhreaker.com]. Since the game was mainly played by Japanese players this allowed English speaking players a way to get together and organize games through the [[Xbox Live]] online service in addition to translations of the Japanese text. Along with Majesco's own website for Phantom Dust this continues to sustain a small and dedicated gaming community. As said by many people, Phantom Dust is a love it or hate it game in addition to being a Niche title. | ||
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==Gamemodes== | ==Gamemodes== | ||
===Single Player=== | ===Single Player=== | ||
This is where the player is put into an underground city and a lot of the explanations for the Dust are found. There are [[Phantom Dust/Walkthrough|114 mission]] that you must complete to beat the game. These missions are triggered by talking with the inhabitants of the underground city. You travel to the surface during these | This is where the player is put into an underground city and a lot of the explanations for the Dust are found. There are [[Phantom Dust/Walkthrough|114 mission]] that you must complete to beat the game. These missions are triggered by talking with the inhabitants of the underground city. You travel to the surface during these missions where you have psychic powers. After prolonged exposure the Dust will cause a person to lose their memory. This is the reason why surface trips are limited to fifteen minute intervals. | ||
===Xbox Live/System Link multiplayer=== | ===Xbox Live/System Link multiplayer=== | ||
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Battle Royale puts you against 1 - 3 players. It's every person for themselves in this gametype (Free for all)<br> | Battle Royale puts you against 1 - 3 players. It's every person for themselves in this gametype (Free for all)<br> | ||
*'''One on One''' | *'''One on One''' | ||
A very simple gametype that can lend itself to "dirty" tactics. It's not | A very simple gametype that can lend itself to "dirty" tactics. It's not uncommon for disadvantaged players to run and hide to cause a draw.<br> | ||
*'''Tag Team''' | *'''Tag Team''' | ||
A gametype wear team A is set against team B. Teams are decided in the lobby by each player. You can play normal 2 on 2 or, if you think your tough enough, 3 on 1. Teams can not hear each other in the match although there is one skill that allows you to | A gametype wear team A is set against team B. Teams are decided in the lobby by each player. You can play normal 2 on 2 or, if you think your tough enough, 3 on 1. Teams can not hear each other in the match although there is one skill that allows you to eavesdrop on the other team. There is also a few skills that are geared toward this gamemode. | ||
'''Caution:''' Due to how teams are decided, picked by each player, it is possible for a player to switch teams and the | '''Caution:''' Due to how teams are decided, picked by each player, it is possible for a player to switch teams and the host to launch the game. This will create a 3 on 1 match that even the best Phantom Dust players will need the best of luck to win. Currently there are people on Live that are doing this on purpose for the easy win. If you are not playing with friends, like through [[Optimatch]], keep an eye out for a player to switch teams. If you are quick enough you can switch teams and the host cannot launch the game. | ||
====Rule Variations==== | ====Rule Variations==== | ||
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Players start with level 5 and 40 life. Levels can not be reduced below 5 so skills that lower level as a addition cost to a skill can be heavily abused here. Does not count towards rating. | Players start with level 5 and 40 life. Levels can not be reduced below 5 so skills that lower level as a addition cost to a skill can be heavily abused here. Does not count towards rating. | ||
*'''Special Environment''' | *'''Special Environment''' | ||
The only difference from this and other variations is | The only difference from this and other variations is that at the start of the match a random Environment Skill is in effect. Every minute another random skill replaces the last. Any skill that destroys ENVs destroy the current one in place and it is immediately replaced by another random ENV skill. | ||
*'''Single School''' | *'''Single School''' | ||
Only one school arsenals are allowed. | Only one school arsenals are allowed. | ||
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Skills that cost less than 3 or X are not allowed in this variation. | Skills that cost less than 3 or X are not allowed in this variation. | ||
*'''KO Battle''' | *'''KO Battle''' | ||
A faster variation where each player has a cap of 5 life and the match lasts for three minutes. Once you die you | A faster variation where each player has a cap of 5 life and the match lasts for three minutes. Once you die you respawn. The person with the most kills win. Much like deathmatch in [[FPS]] games. | ||
*'''Annihilate the Odd One''' | *'''Annihilate the Odd One''' | ||
In this variation it's 3 vs 1. The | In this variation it's 3 vs 1. The host being the lone fighter. The host is given 40 life while the other 3 players are given 10 life. | ||
==Playable and Non-Playable characters== | ==Playable and Non-Playable characters== | ||
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{| | {| | ||
| valign=top| | | valign=top| | ||
*[[Arthur]] | *[[/Characters#Arthur|Arthur]] | ||
*[[Meister]]! | *[[/Characters#Meister|Meister]]! | ||
*[[Chunky]]! | *[[/Characters#Chunky|Chunky]]! | ||
*[[Cuff Button]]! | *[[/Characters#Cuff Button|Cuff Button]]! | ||
| valign=top| | | valign=top| | ||
*[[Edgar]]! | *[[/Characters#Edgar|Edgar]]! | ||
*[[Freia]]! | *[[/Characters#Freia|Freia]]! | ||
*[[JD]]! | *[[/Characters#JD|JD]]! | ||
*[[Kajikawa]] | *[[/Characters#Kajikawa|Kajikawa]] | ||
*[[Know]]! | *[[/Characters#Know|Know]]! | ||
| valign=top| | | valign=top| | ||
*[[Mikan]] | *[[/Characters#Mikan|Mikan]] | ||
*[[pH]]! | *[[/Characters#pH|pH]]! | ||
*[[Protagonist]]! | *[[/Characters#Protagonist|Protagonist]]! | ||
*[[Reindeer]] | *[[/Characters#Reindeer|Reindeer]] | ||
*[[Spokesman]] | *[[/Characters#Spokesman|Spokesman]] | ||
| valign=top| | | valign=top| | ||
*[[Tetsuya]] | *[[/Characters#Tetsuya|Tetsuya]] | ||
*[[Tsubutaki]]! | *[[/Characters#Tsubutaki|Tsubutaki]]! | ||
*[[Ubiquitous]] | *[[/Characters#Ubiquitous|Ubiquitous]] | ||
*[[Sammah]]! | *[[/Characters#Sammah|Sammah]]! | ||
|} | |} | ||
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{| | {| | ||
| valign=top| | | valign=top| | ||
*[[Guard]]! | *[[/Characters#Guard|Guard]]! | ||
*[[Andro]]! | *[[/Characters#Andro|Andro]]! | ||
*[[Anthro]]! | *[[/Characters#Anthro|Anthro]]! | ||
*[[Vestio]]! | *[[/Characters#Vestio|Vestio]]! | ||
*[[Ommato]]! | *[[/Characters#Ommato|Ommato]]! | ||
| valign=top| | | valign=top| | ||
*[[Gyne]]! | *[[/Characters#Gyne|Gyne]]! | ||
*[[Scoto]]! | *[[/Characters#Scoto|Scoto]]! | ||
*[[Claustro]]! | *[[/Characters#Claustro|Claustro]]! | ||
*[[Partheno]]! | *[[/Characters#Partheno|Partheno]]! | ||
*[[Euroto]] | *[[/Characters#Euroto|Euroto]] | ||
| valign=top| | | valign=top| | ||
*[[Hedono]] | *[[/Characters#Hedono|Hedono]] | ||
*[[Catoptro]]! | *[[/Characters#Catoptro|Catoptro]]! | ||
*[[Mechano]] | *[[/Characters#Mechano|Mechano]] | ||
*[[Ceno]]! | *[[/Characters#Ceno|Ceno]]! | ||
*[[Belono]] | *[[/Characters#Belono|Belono]] | ||
|} | |} | ||
! - denotes playable character on [[Xbox Live]] and [[System link]] (Monster characters are accessed by holding both triggers in the character selection screen) | ! - denotes playable character on [[Xbox Live]] and [[System link]] (Monster characters are accessed by holding both triggers in the character selection screen) | ||
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*[http://www.xboxphreaker.com/ XboxPhreaker.com] | *[http://www.xboxphreaker.com/ XboxPhreaker.com] | ||
*[http://www.majescogames.com/ Majesco's Website] | *[http://www.majescogames.com/ Majesco's Website] | ||
[[Category:Xbox]] | [[Category:Xbox]] | ||
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