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Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis
The first 3 hours are a test
Gets good by 3h almost every game dips in hours 2–3
Started playing 30% of owners
Steam reviews 69% positive of 24,728
What the data shows
- In the first 2 hours 1 in 2 reviews are negative (59%); after 20h it's almost 1 in 3 (30%).
- The opening is criticised more than in 88% of games we track.
- The game has no story achievements, so drop-off points can't be measured.
- Only 30% of owners have even the first achievement — the rest barely played.
When it gets good
Share of positive reviews by how many hours the reviewer had played when writing the review.
before it gets good opening up fully opened up
Based on all 24,854 Steam reviews in every language. Median playtime in a sample of 299 reviews: 107.2h for positive, 133.1h for negative. Almost every game is rated lower in the first 2–3 hours: that window includes refunds and quick first impressions. What matters is how deep the dip is and how fast the game recovers.
Where players quit
Share of players who started the game and reached each story milestone. 100% is the most common achievement (30.3% of owners), so people who bought the game and never launched it don't count.
This game has no story achievements, so we can't tell where players quit.
All achievements (45)
story milestone ending side
- Knuckles on the Nogleths [NGS] Proof of defeating Nogleth. The beatings won't stop until they apologize. 100%
- A New Burst Era [NGS] Proof of causing PSE Bursts in PSO2:NGS. Can you fight your way through? 82%
- ARKS Party [NGS] Proof of forming a party with other players in PSO2:NGS. Strength through diversity. 66%
- Dark Ragne, Predator of the Abyss [PSO2] Proof of killing Dark Ragne. *Restricted to single party areas. As far as this immensely spacious universe, are they pests, or are they beneficial insects? 65%
- Multi-weapon [NGS] Proof of creating a Multi-weapon in PSO2:NGS. All hail ARKS's multi-purpose innovation! 61%
- On an Endless Adventure, Once Again! [PSO2] Proof of clearing a quest in Multiplayer. Our adventure is just beginning! We're counting on you for the next quest! 59%
- Vol Dragon, the Supreme Ruler of Purgatory [PSO2] Proof of killing Vol Dragon. *Restricted to single party areas. May it perish in the fires of the volcano it was dunked in! 58%
- All-out Assault on Nex Aelio [NGS] Proof of defeating Nex Aelio. Bringing peace to Aelio is what ARKS defenders do. 51%
- Memories of Xion [PSO2] Proof of clearing the EPISODE 1 Story Quest, "An Encounter with Xion." Sooo... what kinds of records can we see from here? I've got a feeling it's going to be really fun! 51%
- PSE BURST! [PSO2] Proof of triggering a PSE burst. The rising pillar of light is a sign of benediction! Now the real battle begins! 45%
- Bar Lodos, Conqueror of the Raging Currents [PSO2] Proof of killing Bar Lodos. *Restricted to single party areas. Placid seas can hardly forge experienced sailors. Every crisis is an opportunity! 34%
- The Superdreadnought, Big Varder [PSO2] Proof of destroying Big Varder. *Restricted to single party areas. As always, big launchers on big warships are the stuff of dreams! Although no idea who made it... 33%
- Thank You, Please Come Again! [PSO2] Proof of creating a weapon with a +10 enhancement. The will to never retreat, a spirit that never wavers, and an unbreakable asset. 32%
- Quartz Dragon, Ruler of the Wild Blue Skies [PSO2] Proof of killing Quartz Dragon. *Restricted to single party areas. In its insolence, it personally killed our noble dragons! 31%
- Gigur Gunnegam, the Demon of the Frozen Ice [PSO2] Proof of killing Gigur Gunnegam. *Restricted to single party areas. If a divine punishment awaits him, then let him have it! 29%
- You Made the Difference! [PSO2] Proof of triggering a Photon Blast. *Not unlockable in NGS. Release the power that you kindled! 28%
- Brilliant Growth! [NGS] Proof of reaching Level 20 with any class in PSO2:NGS. ARKS defenders, reach for the stars! 25%
- That's Amazingly Bad Luck You've Got There [PSO2] Proof of having failed at Armor Enhancement. Think about it this way: At least this means you have meseta to burn, right? 22%
- A Hero Is Never Alone [PSO2] Proof of entering an Alliance Quarters. Let's all support each other, until it feels natural for you to be right alongside us. 21%
- Creativity is life! [NGS] Proof of touching down on a Creative Space in PSO2:NGS. Turn tomorrow's creation into life. 20%
- Fang Banser, Assassin of the Secret Forest [PSO2] Proof of killing Fang Banser. *Restricted to single party areas. "King of Beasts" refers to those who would first sic others on the enemy before themselves. 19%
- Train Gidran, the Phantom Runaway Train [PSO2] Proof of destroying Train Gidran. *Restricted to single party areas. There's no lying about how scary that was… 19%
- Falz Hyunal, the Jet Black Beacon [PSO2] Proof of killing Falz Hyunal. *Restricted to single party areas. If one who fights humans take a human form, isn't it because human forms are the strongest to take? 18%
- Turned Into a Stalwart Hero [PSO2] Proof you've changed your Main Class to a Hunter of Level 30 or higher. Yeah, you know Hunters are the best! Don't bother being a Force! They always need to be protected. 15%
- Chrome Dragon, the Ravening Tyrant [PSO2] Proof of killing Chrome Dragon. *Restricted to single party areas. There are no assailants to be found. For here, there are only victims. 14%
- Turned Into a Master of Opportunities [PSO2] Proof you've changed your Main Class to a Braver of Level 30 or higher. Yes, the new class, the Braver! Become a Braver today! 13%
- The Guardians Awaken [PSO2] Proof of clearing the EPISODE 4 Story Quest, "The Time of Awakening." Search for worlds yet unseen. 13%
- Salvation at Hand [PSO2] Proof of clearing the EPISODE 5 Story Quest, "Seeking the Hand of Salvation." And now, the doorway to a new world shall be opened. 12%
- Turned Into an Archer Wielding Flames [PSO2] Proof you've changed your Main Class to a Ranger of Level 30 or higher. Rangers are awesome! Heh heh! Let's make pincushions out of every last little enemy! 11%
- Turned Into a Phantom Amidst Shadow [PSO2] Proof you've changed your Main Class to Phantom. So you want power? Best seek the power of the "Phantom"… 11%
- Turned Into a Point-Blank Shredder [PSO2] Proof you've changed your Main Class to a Fighter of Level 30 or higher. Being a Fighter ain't bad, either! It's a fine choice! Just watch out for Techters! 11%
- Turned Into a Principled Paragon [PSO2] Proof you've changed your Main Class to a Hero. Everyone in ARKS is a Hero! Now let's go show the world! 11%
- Turned Into a Flying Guardian [PSO2] Proof you've changed your Main Class to a Bouncer of Level 30 or higher. Surely it was fate that you'd become a Bouncer! Please, by all means, tell me your orders! 11%
- Found the Lillipan! [PSO2] Find the hidden Lillipan hiding out in the Casino. "Lin... (they found me)!" 11%
- Brilliant Growth! Part 2 [NGS] Proof of reaching Level 75 with any class in PSO2:NGS. You just keep growing! 10%
- Turned Into a Musketeer Bearing Meteors [PSO2] Proof you've changed your Main Class to a Gunner of Level 30 or higher. Being a Gunner's a nice! Watch enemies dance while you shoot 'em more holes than a honeycomb! 9.9%
- Turned Into a Creator of All Things [PSO2] Proof you've changed your Main Class to a Force of Level 30 or higher. Yeah, being a Force is the best after all... Being a Hunter is nothing but hot, sweaty work. 9.2%
- Turned Into a Shepherd Unbound [PSO2] Proof you've changed your Main Class to a Summoner of Level 30 or higher. The Summoner, who can be with their beloved children even on the battlefield, is the most elegant! 8.9%
- Turned Into One Who Controls Domains [PSO2] Proof you've changed your Main Class to a Techter of Level 30 or higher. Being a Techter's great. Fighter is out of the question. They get in the way of the rays we shoot. 8.9%
- Shining, intense, and brilliant! [PSO2] Proof of clearing a quest with Quna. Did you watch me on stage!? ...Huh, you couldn't really see me because of my invisibility power? 8.3%
- The End Unleashed [PSO2] Proof of destroying a luminmech. *Restricted to single party areas. Marvels manipulated by the Photoners. 8.3%
- Enter the Goddess of Ends [PSO2] Proof of clearing the EPISODE 6 Story Quest, "Goddess' Prelude". No one is privy to the true ending. 7.6%
- Restorer of Light [NGS] Proof of defeating Herzig. The war against the Starless has only just begun. 7.6%
- An Extremely Enraged Mag [PSO2] Proof of triggering an Troy-type Photon Blast from an extremely enraged Mag. Its Photon Blast is awoken by its intense anger, even while it maintains its calm demeanor... 4.6%
- SUPER EXCITING!! [PSO2] Proof of getting a high score in Trick Darts. Aim your darts at the board over there, and *shunk*! 3.6%
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