How It Plays

Build a hunter that lasts

PSO: Pocket is a handheld action RPG built around the feel of classic Phantasy Star Online: real-time combat, class-based loot, boss runs, techniques, MAG growth, and the familiar trip from Pioneer 2 into Forest, Caves, Mines and Ruins.

Adventure

Quest, hunt and gear up

Take on free runs, objective-based quests, boss rushes and single-life campaign challenges.

  • Three distinct classes with their own strengths, gear and playstyles
  • Real-time combos, ranged combat, techniques and Photon Blasts
  • Quest types including hunts, trials, time attack and campaign runs
  • Bank rare gear, stash supplies, then push deeper for better drops
MAG Lab

Feed your Dreamcast MAG

MAG Lab lets you raise a Dreamcast PSO MAG on VMU Pro in two different ways. In PSO: Pocket, feed items are paid for with meseta you earn while playing Pocket. In the standalone MAG Lab app, feed items are paid for with the loaded character's banked meseta from the Dreamcast save itself.

  • Import MAG data from compatible Dreamcast PSO save files
  • Use Pocket-earned meseta in PSO: Pocket, or banked meseta in the standalone app
  • Manage growth, evolution, IQ, synchro and Photon Blast progress
  • Export the updated MAG back to your save when you're done
2-Player Co-Op

Meet in the lobby, then head planetside

PSO: Pocket supports full 2-player co-op online and over local wireless. Meet in a shared lobby, browse rooms, set display names, and chat before jumping into a run together.

Online

Walkable lobbies, named rooms, live chat

Host a public room, use a private code for friends, or browse open rooms from the lobby counters. Quick chat, word select and typed messages help co-op feel social from the moment you connect.

  • EU and US relay regions
  • Walkable shared lobby with live player presence
  • Named rooms, public rooms and private room codes
  • Display names, chat bubbles and lobby message history
Local

Wireless co-op with zero fuss

Two nearby VMU Pros can connect directly with no internet and no router. Pick Local, pair up, and play the same classes, areas, bosses and drop chase together.

  • Direct nearby pairing between two VMU Pros
  • No Wi-Fi setup required
  • Same dungeons, telepipes, revives and boss fights as online
  • Perfect for quick sessions away from home
Highlights

Headline features

Persistent SavesPer class
Quest Types5
Lobby Chat3 layers
Campaign RewardS-Rank pick
  • Quest system with hunt missions, challenge runs, time attack, single-life campaigns and boss rush
  • Walkable online lobby with shared space, room browsing and NPC counters
  • Lobby communication including quick chat, word select, typed messages and named rooms
  • Display names for a more personal online presence
  • Bank and inventory handling designed for quick, readable item management
Systems

PSO: Pocket features

  • 3 playable classes — HUmar, RAmar and FOmarl with distinct weapon access, stats and playstyles
  • 4 PSO-style areas — Forest, Caves, Mines and Ruins with bosses at the end of each route
  • 2-player co-op — online via relay regions or local wireless between two VMU Pros
  • Walkable online lobby with matchmaking counters, named rooms, display names and chat
  • Quest layer with hunts, trials, time attack, campaign runs and boss rush challenges
  • Persistent character progression — saved levels, EXP, inventory snapshots and equipment per class
  • Real-time combat with melee combos, ranged weapons, technique casting and Photon Blasts
  • Rare and S-Rank gear chase with visible drop cues and class-specific endgame loot
  • Hub support systems including shop, bank, teleporter flow and smoother death recovery
  • Dreamcast-connected MAG Lab for importing, feeding and syncing compatible MAG saves
Character Data

Playable classes

HUmar
HP100
TP32
ATK17
DEF12

Sabers / Swords / Partisans

RAmar
HP80
TP42
ATK14
DEF10

Handguns / Rifles / Mechguns

FOmarl
HP60
TP152
ATK12
DEF8

Canes / Rods