Phantom Dust

I saw Phantom Dust at GameStop for a really cheap price ($4) the other day and was kind of hesitant to buy it because of the card battle system. I've never played that type of game and was wondering if it's anything like turn-based fighting or a completely different system altogether. Feedback on the game and the combat is appreciated. Thanks in advance. Phantom Dust
i've never played it either, but for $4 I'd say it's worth the risk.when i'm looking at games to rent or buy, I usually search the GameSpot website. The combination of professional reviews, and fan based reviews rarely steers me wrong... and if they happen to not have a review (which is rare) they even link to other site's reviews. Very helpful. Phantom Dust
It's an alright game, but the 'card game' is bull. You have a list of abilities that you can use during a battle, and it might seem like a card battle thing, but when you play it's nothing like that. It's worth the 4 bucks, however, it takes a LONG time to get started. Expect the first few hours to just be learning missions.
Not really a card based system. I played the game years ago so I don't remember the exact style, but it is more real time. You select your spells that you want to use but fight continues while you do.
It's actually a really sweet game. Very Japanese, if you will but good none the less. It's similar to the Metal Gear Acid games if you've ever played that series except combat is done at real-time. You create a deck with different offensive, defensive and physical abilities. During battle orbs will appeal and you equip said orb on to one of the four face buttons. Then you commence with the battle; this is all done on the fly during real-time which adds a lot of intensity to the fray since you're strategies have to adapt quickly. Personally, I was really happy they released this game on the xbox. My only complaint would have to be the length, otherwise an extremely solid game.
Phantom Dust is an awesome game. The game is great, and the combat system isn't really like a card game. You pick certain spells to put into an arsenal, and then they spawn in a location on the map in a random order. You pick them up and use them against your enemy. The card thing is somewhat of a misnomer.Definitely get the game.