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Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II
Phantasy Star Online Episode I & IITeam up or go solo to battle darkness on Ragol in this classic sci‑fi action RPG.
Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment
Sword Art Online: Hollow FragmentExplore Aincrad's new Hollow Area with Kirito and over 100 allies.
Overview
Description

Create a custom avatar from three races and three classes, then explore the alien world of Ragol while hunting monsters and completing side‑quest storylines. The game blends fast‑paced hack‑and‑slash combat with deep RPG progression, letting you upgrade weapons and gear as you advance. Play locally with up to three friends in split‑screen co‑op or connect online for larger multiplayer adventures, tackling four difficulty levels that scale the challenge and rewards.

Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment is a Japanese role‑playing game that continues the alternate storyline of Infinity Moment. Players control Kirito as they traverse the familiar floors of Aincrad and venture into the brand‑new Hollow Area, recruiting over 100 characters to aid in battle. The game blends MMORPG‑style dungeon crawling with dating‑sim elements and supports limited ad‑hoc multiplayer for up to four players, offering both a single‑player campaign and cooperative play.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Action RPG
Action RPG
Best for
Fans of classic sci‑fi action RPGs
SAO fans and JRPG enthusiasts
Specifications
General
msrp
$39.99−33%
$59.99
release date
2002-09-12
2014-04-24
Specifications
developer
Sonic Team
Aquria
publisher
Sega
Bandai Namco Games
age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB T
PEGI 12, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
60/100
60/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Rich character creation with three races and three classes
  • Robust local split‑screen co‑op for up to four players
  • Four difficulty levels provide scalable challenge
  • Extensive side quests and item variety
  • Huge roster of recruitable characters
  • New Hollow Area adds fresh content
  • Local multiplayer adds replay value
  • Blend of RPG combat and dating‑sim mechanics
Cons
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Online matchmaking can be unstable on older servers
  • Limited platform availability (PC only)
  • Limited online features, only ad‑hoc multiplayer
  • Graphics dated compared to modern titles
  • Story diverges from main anime, which may confuse newcomers
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