History PhantasyStarOnline2 / TropesAToM

** Yes, ''Phantasy Star Online 2'' is a fictional MMORPG within ''Phantasy Star Online 2''. [[LogicalFallacy Do not try to work out the logistics of that.]]

* AliensSpeakingEnglish: For some reason, ARKS has absolutely no problems whatsoever communicating with people from Japan, despite the fact that they're literally ''from another dimension.'' This doesn't apply to other planets either, as Amduscia's Draconian are only able to communicate with ARKS via telepathy, the non-hostile Oceanids on Wopal are a {{Justified}} case, and TranslatorMicrobes are required for Harukotan.

** During the Easter event; Ash, Kireek, and Rico from PhantasyStarOnline wind up stuck in the Oracle fleet and request the player to help them return.

** Toro and Kuro, the Sony Computer Entertainment Japan mascots, appear in the UsefulNotes/PSVita version of the game and hand out Client Orders in the Lobby. They also got their own [=MAGs=] for an [[MilestoneCelebration anniversary event]], and their own Costumes and Weapon Camos for the ''Doko Demo Issyo!'' collaboration event.

** Polar Bears and Grizzly Bears are among the Phantoms encountered on Earth. They can bite you, attack you with bear claws, or [[TheLastOfTheseIsNotLikeTheOthers expose their inner flesh and fire orbs of lightning at you.]]

** If you look at the icons for the game's UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} [[AchievementSystem achievements]], ''every single one of them,'' no matter what the achievement is for, is just a close-up of part of an attractive girl's body- a cavalcade of pretty faces, exposed bellies and [[CleavageWindow cleavages]], curvaceous thighs and buttocks, bare legs etc etc.

* BonusBoss:
** Watching a certain cutscene at the end of ''EPISODE 4'' unlocks [[spoiler:a boss battle against a super-souped-up Phaleg known as "Demon Phaleg"]].
** Survive 998 rounds against Omega Masquerade, and you'll be rewarded with Lv. 999 Omega Masquerade, who is identical to previous fights except [[TheresNoKillLikeOverkill all of his attacks inflict 999,999 damage.]]

** [[spoiler:Phaleg uses the same phoenix-styled flaming kick against a wave of Luminmechs that she used during the BonusBoss battle of ''[=EP4=]''.]]

** During the ARKS Tournament story mission, the original had the player get offers from various [=ARKS NPCs=] to partner up with you in the tournament, with each having a different ending and a potential BonusBoss (Klariskrays for most of them, Huey for Sarah specifically). In the rework, all of these extra paths were removed and the player is stuck with Afin, whose path automatically ends in "failure" due to a story-mandated cutscene with Apprentice.

** Over End summons a big beam of light to envelop your Sword and extend its range while you slowly slash with it.

* MaleGaze: If you look at the icons for the game's UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} [[AchievementSystem achievements]], ''every single one of them,'' no matter what the achievement is for, is just a close-up of part of an attractive girl's body- a cavalcade of pretty faces, exposed bellies and [[CleavageWindow cleavages]], curvaceous thighs and buttocks, bare legs etc etc.

** ''{{VideoGame/Atelier}}'' (''[[VideoGame/AtelierEschaAndLogyAlchemistsOfTheDuskSky Escha & Logy]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/AtelierSophieTheAlchemistOfTheMysteriousBook Sophie]]'')

** Most items in storage have a max limit of 999 items per stack. If the item is in Material Storage, there is instead a stack limit of [[UsefulNotes/PowersOfTwoMinusOne 65000]].

* ComebackMechanic: There was originally a random mechanic in Battle Arena called Emblem Fever, where Rainbow Emblems will rapidly spawn near the losing team's area instead of in their usual spawn point. In some cases, the points gained from this can allow a losing team to bounce back and steal victory. An update in March 2020 removed Emblem Fever.

** If you don't play ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline2es'', unlocking Weaponoid Potentials. They require a material known as Weaponoid Boosters, and if you don't play the aforementioned spin-off, they can only drop as an E-Trial reward that involves ''[=PSO2es=]'' character Jeane. Needless to say, the chances of getting it to drop, much less getting a Code with Jeane at all, are very, ''very'' slim.

** Ditto with most of the spin-offs as well. They have no bearing on the main plot and are completely isolated stories, and the only reason they are considered to be a part of continuity is that [[AllThereInTheManual various books]] reference them.
** The ''Evangelion'' crossover story has the capacity to be canon, since the very end of the storyline explains that the entire plot was the result of [[AppliedPhlebotinum Ether]] and that all of the characters (including Ramiel) weren't real.

* GenderNeutralWriting: Due to the fact that you can quite literally be anyone you design, the game tries to uphold this throughout all story context. However, this is simultaneously played straight and averted due to discrepancies between voiced dialogue and text dialogue; almost all characters refer to your character with gender-neutral pronouns when in voice, but the text version has some characters clearly referring to you as male.

* GagBoobs: Can be invoked with an accessory called the "Ballooned Bosom" ("Enormous Breast Pad" in the fan translation), which is ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin: padding that resembles huge breasts, much larger than normally possible via the Character Creator, and with much more prominent JigglePhysics. Since this is an ''accessory'', it is possible to have duplicates of it equipped simultaneously as well as manipulate it to a large degree, allowing the player to use it for non-conventional purposes that range from what can best be described as "unique" to downright terrifying. Oh, and it's not exclusive to female characters, either, being usable on male characters as well as certain costumes ([[NonMammalMammaries including the Rappy and Saldeenian costumes]]). There are also Japanese-themed and sci-fi themed variants of the accessory, providing extra options. Also overlaps with BoobsOfSteel if just used to give a female character larger than standard breasts.

* MaleGaze: If you look at the icons for the game's UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} [[AchievementSystem achievements]], ''every single one of them,'' no matter what the achievement is for, is just a close-up of part of an attractive girl's body- a cavalcade of pretty faces, [[BareYourMidriff exposed bellies]] and [[CleavageWindow cleavages]], curvaceous thighs and buttocks, bare legs etc etc.

* MagicSkirt: Despite all the crazy action, none of the skirts seem to flip up completely. Not even jumping up and down or doing a handstand.

** Zondeel, a Technic that creates an electric field that pulls enemies in. That's it, nothing incredibly [[IncrediblyLamePun shocking]]. Yet, it finds its way into being a popular Technic, especially for Techers, solely for the fact that it gathers enemies into one place and ''holds them down'', allowing you or other players to slay the entire crowd in one go. Although, using another electric Technic within the field is another story.

* AuthorityEqualsAssKicking: The Council of Six, who are the most senior members of ARKS.

** Soon after the GrandFinale, [[LightNovel/SwordArtOnline Kirito and Asuna]] arrived on the mothership and a mystery is initiated to find out how they got there.

** The ''LightNovel/SwordArtOnline'' event has Kirito and Asuna mysteriously arriving on the Oracle Mothership from Earth and everyone trying to figure out how they got there. Players can obtain their iconic SAO outfits, hairstyles, voices and weapons. Additionally, the title "Inescapable Death Game" given to you at the start of the story disables your ability to log out when equipped.

** ''LightNovel/TheIrregularAtMagicHighSchool''

** ''[[LightNovel/AriaTheScarletAmmo Aria the Scarlet Ammo Double AA]]''

** ''LightNovel/ACertainMagicalIndex'' [[note]]Part of a cross-collaboration with SEGA's upcoming ''Index''-themed Virtual-ON game, ''A Certain Magical Virtual-ON''[[/note]]

** ''{{LightNovel/Beatless}}''

** ''LightNovel/IsItWrongToTryToPickUpGirlsInADungeon''

** ''LightNovel/KonoSuba''

** ''LightNovel/SwordArtOnline'' [[note]]In lieu of a typical Scratch, the event features a special {{Crossover}} story that gives themed cosmetics for free, as well as Kirito and Asuna as [=NPCs=][[/note]]

** Setting a certain ''LightNovel/SwordArtOnline'' Title as your displayed Title on your ARKS Card causes the Log Out button to become blank and disabled, a MythologyGag to the Aincrad arc of the series where the players become trapped in the titular ''Sword Art Online''.

* EenieMeenieMinyMoai: Following the defeat of Deus ESC-A Zephyros, the multi-party winds up on Easter Island to pick up the loot.

* MegaTwintails: Straight Large Tails, Intake Large Tails and Casual Large Tails are past waist-length, and HUGE.

** Hilariously, Gene's NPC model has a larger bust size than the players can get in the character creator without the use of Breast Pad accessories. BuxomIsBetter indeed.

* ArbitraryMaximumRange: All ranged weapons and projectile-like Technics are limited in how far they can shoot before their projectiles simply cease to exist. Oddly, the ''bows'' of all things are the ones with the longest range.

* EverythingsBetterWithDinosaurs: Earth has a ''Tyrannosaurus Rex'' as an enemy.