Theme Song

Sega released the theme song for Phantasy Star Zero, and gave a more indepth glimpse at the animated sequences. These anime scenes were developed by GONZO. They also displayed a few of the characters today including our first antagonist Reve.

The Video

In our previous article we covered the weapons, now we’ll cover the world of Phantasy Star Zero. Gpara released an article today giving a little more background into the characters, the races, and the world. They also cover some basics of weapons and their photon arts.

The Story of Phantasy Star Zero

Phantasy Star Zero takes place on a planet called “Earth.” Two hundred years ago, an ancient civilization was wiped out after a great cataclysmic war. The only remaining survivors were the humans. After many years, the humans went on to rebuild their civilization and rediscover the secrets to their past. However, they  still had to deal with the constant threat of enemies. In order to oppose them, they discovered an ancient energy source called “Photon.”

With this energy source they developed weapons to fight against the enemies  Around this time as the world began to revive, an artificial life form called “Cast” woke up from slumber. The Casts went on to coexist with the human race. The story starts when a long forgotten race known as the “Newmans” began to descend down from the moon.

The Characters of Phantasy Star Zero

So far only two characters have been revealed, though there are many other characters shown in magazines, videos, and screenshots. We’ll cover them as soon as information on them becomes available.

Kai

A skillful “Hunter”, he can be seen as a friend you can depend on. Seen as a big brother. Voiced by Nobutoshi Canna.

Salisa

Born from the forgotten race, very gentle, very inquisitive, does not hide her joyful emotions. Her eyes sparkled the first time she descended from the moon. Voiced by Kozue Kamada.

TV Commercial

Just a minor news story, Sega is filming a TVCM for Phantasy star Zero at a restaurant in Tokyo. The commercial will star Takeshi Tsuruno (age 33), who’s known for his work in Quiz Hexagon II, and Ultraman Dyna. The commercial will air sometime at the end of November. We’ll post it up once it’s available.

Random Screenshots

Photon Blast

[Character Customization]
You can change your head, Mag Color, Body Color, and Voice Type

[via Game Impress Watch]

As new Magazine scans pour in, we get a glimpse of some of the old and new weapons that will be featured in Phantasy Star Zero. Taking a nod in the direction of Phantasy Star Universe, weapons will have their own unique attacks called Photon Arts.

Types of Weapons in Phantasy Star Zero

Phantasy Star Zero features an assortment of weapons lifted from Phantasy Star Online. Below is a list of available types of weapons in the game. There will be a total of 17 types of weapons.

The Unveiling of 3 new Weapon Types

Introducing the GunSlash!  This weapon is a gun and a sword combined. Sounds quite similar to a weapon featured in another “Fantasy” game. Typically the Gunslash will attack with the sword. If you press the L trigger, the weapon will attack with the gun.

Brand new to the Phantasy Star series, the Shield can also be used in battle. By pressing the L trigger, you’ll be able to guard against attacks. You can thrust yourself into the enemy and use it as an attack.

You can now fight with your bare arms. Something similar to Phantasy Star Online, but much more powerful.

The Guest Weapons of Phantasy Star Zero

For everyone who reserves the game they will have the privilege to get one of four trading cards with a special guest item loaded into their game. If you collect these 4 cards and place them together, they create a larger illustration. You can pick up your card at any of the game stores that sell this game if you have it reserved. On the back of each card, there will be a password that you can type in at a special website located within the official Japanese Phantasy Star Zero site. This will allow you to obtain some “original digital content.”

Selvaria Spear from Valkyria Chronicles for PS3

Valiant from Blazer Drive, a manga series.

Blade Canon of Seena Kanon from Shining Wind for PS2

Hatsune Miku’s Leek from Hatsune Miku -Project Diva- for PSP

Other Tidbits

Special items called grinders can increase the strength of the weapon. According to Shougai-PSO, grinders may be able to enhance other properties of the weapon like attribute value and force power. Elementals can be applied to weapons. For example the “Heat” element can be applied to a Saber, thus the saber will become a “Heat Saber” with the power of “combustion” granted to that weapon. There will be different type of attributes set to enemies. So far, Native, Beast, Altered Beast, and Dark were given.

Mags return in Phantasy Star Zero

Mags will return in Phantasy Star Zero. At character creation screen you will be able to change the color of your Mag.  You’ll still be able to feed your Mag and increase it’s Power, Guard, Hit, and Mind. Based on your character, be sure to power up a particular level that will be of great use to you. Mags will retain the use of Photon Blast, powerful attack/support that can be used in battle.

[via gamekyo & famitsu]

As the release of Phantasy Star Zero draws near, the site has been updated in the stylistic flash format. Not much has been added except for the Prologue and Character page. The prologue page also comes with a video detailing the story behind the game.