Reviewed
11.07.2002
Publisher
Scitron
System
GameCube
Format
2
CDs
Origin
Import
Available
Oct.
15, 2002 (JPN)
Tracks
19/16
Length
69:04/69:52 |
> The Phantasy Star Online ost
set new standards in quality, much like the corresponding Sonic Team game.
Unfortunately, Sega never released an official PSOv.2 soundtrack, even
though the semi-sequel contained enough new music to warrant one.
With the release of Phantasy Star Online Episode I&II, Sega graced
fans with another official soundtrack, titled 'Phantasy Star Online Songs
of Ragol Odyssey' (PSOSORO). Thankfully, it's a two disc set, complete
with the original, missing PSOv.2 tracks and (of course) all the new music.
> Disc one has the missing PSOv.2 tracks, as well as some new material.
I'd say the new music on this disc compares favorably with the first soundtrack.
Disc two is all Episode II. Even though it was a seemingly impossible
task, Sega managed to create a new soundtrack (for Episode II) that comes
as close as one could imagine (or expect) to maintaining the magic of the
original soundtrack. No, the second Episode's music is not as good
as the first, but it comes close enough to delight and satisfy me.
> I would say PSOSORO's music just doesn't have quite the same fantasy,
sci-fi feel of the original PSO. Even so, the new music ranges from
excellent to good on its own merit. If you have both ost's, then
the only music you'd be without is the supplemental Sonic Team music from
games like Burning Rangers (Saturn)
and Sonic Adventure (Dreamcast).
Those soundtracks are available as well (good luck finding them though).
Bottom
Line:
> If you enjoy videogame music, then PSOSORO is a must buy. The new
songs don't surpass the original game's, but no one expected that.
Together with the first ost, you will have a timeless collection of exceptional
music.
Overall:
9.5
~Shinobi~
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