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* BizarreSexualDimorphism: Lycan males are very obviously beastial in design, while Lycan females are visually similar to humans with animal features tacked on, such as {{Kemonomimi}}.
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''IDOLA: Phantasy Star Saga'' is an upcoming free to play mobile game in the ''VideoGame/PhantasyStar'' franchise, made to celebrate [[MilestoneCelebration the series' 30th anniversary.]] It is the second mobile game in the franchise after ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline2es'' and, notably, the first game in the series since the original tetralogy to not feature the online ActionRPG gameplay that ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline'' popularized, instead featuring turn-based classic RPG gameplay in a similar vein to ''VideoGame/FateGrandOrder'' (though, pointedly, with little apparent relation to "classic-era" ''Phantasy Star'' in presentation or gameplay).
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''IDOLA: Phantasy Star Saga'' is an upcoming free to play mobile game in the ''VideoGame/PhantasyStar'' franchise, made to celebrate [[MilestoneCelebration the series' 30th anniversary.]] It is the second mobile game in the franchise after ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline2es'' and, notably, the first game in the series since the original tetralogy to not feature the online ActionRPG gameplay that ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline'' popularized, instead featuring turn-based classic RPG gameplay in a similar vein to ''VideoGame/FateGrandOrder'' (though, pointedly, with little apparent relation to "classic-era" ''Phantasy Star'' in presentation or gameplay).
gameplay). It is set to be released in Japan on November 27th, 2018.
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* CharacterClassSystem: There are two primary classes, Law and Chaos. Law Characters are defensive, with support and heal abilities, while Chaos characters are offensive, with high damage and debilitating abilities. While the primary role of each Unit can't be changed, they can be given a secondary role through Fate Divergence, which augments their primary role. There are also Neutral Units, which are rarer, sport balanced traits, and can be teamed up with any other character.
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* CharacterClassSystem: CharacterClassSystem:
** There are two primary classes, Law and Chaos. Law Characters are defensive, with support and heal abilities, while Chaos characters are offensive, with high damage and debilitating abilities. While the primary role of each Unit can't be changed, they can be given a secondary role through Fate Divergence, which augments their primary role. There are also Neutral Units, which are rarer, sport balanced traits, and can be teamed up with any othercharacter.character.
** All three alignments also have Classes within them that cover specific roles, such as the Knight and Elementer Classes in Law, Grappler and Bard Classes in Neutral, and Berserker and Wizard Classes in Chaos.
** There are two primary classes, Law and Chaos. Law Characters are defensive, with support and heal abilities, while Chaos characters are offensive, with high damage and debilitating abilities. While the primary role of each Unit can't be changed, they can be given a secondary role through Fate Divergence, which augments their primary role. There are also Neutral Units, which are rarer, sport balanced traits, and can be teamed up with any other
** All three alignments also have Classes within them that cover specific roles, such as the Knight and Elementer Classes in Law, Grappler and Bard Classes in Neutral, and Berserker and Wizard Classes in Chaos.
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* SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute: Of the six races represented in ''IDOLA'', the Elf, Demonic, and Machina races are obvious stand-ins for the original Newman, Deuman, and CAST races, but with names and designs refitted for the medieval setting. The Lycan race can also be compared to Beasts to a degree.
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* PlayingWithFire: All of Rosalind's Elemental Bursts are primarily fire-themed.
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** In a CallBack to the Section ID mechanic from ''Phantasy Star Online'', the birthday inputted by the player will determine Uly's Element.
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* CaptainErsatz: One of the Neutral characters is a girl named Phuramy who looks practically identical to Seraphy from ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline2es'' if she got a FanservicePack. She even has Seraphy's voice actress, Creator/EriKitamura.
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* MutuallyExclusivePartyMembers: Another facet of the Law/Chaos alignment system is that Law characters can only put in a Law Party, and Chaos characters can only be put in a Chaos Party. Neutral alignment characters are the exception here, as they can work in either party.
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* RoleReversal: Dying against an Idola lets you play as an Idola, which you can then use to fight other players.
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* SwappedRoles: Dying against an Idola lets you play as an Idola, which you can then use to fight other players.
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* RobotBuddy: Yurie has his own MAG, which can also talk.
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* RobotBuddy: Yurie Uly has his own MAG, which can also talk.talk.
* RoleReversal: Dying against an Idola lets you play as an Idola, which you can then use to fight other players.
* RoleReversal: Dying against an Idola lets you play as an Idola, which you can then use to fight other players.
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* InstrumentOfMurder: IdolSinger Quna from ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline2'' appears in this game wielding a lute. Fittingly, she is a Bard-type character, one of the few characters of her kind in the game.
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* InstrumentOfMurder: IdolSinger Quna from ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline2'' appears in this game wielding a lute. Fittingly, she is a Bard-type character, one of the few characters of her kind in the game. She loses the lute upon upgrading with Fate Divergence, either gaining Twin Machineguns (as Law Quna) or her signature Twin Daggers (as Chaos Quna) in its place.
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* LimitBreak: Each character has access to a special attack called an Elemental Blast, which is used by consuming stocked Element charges.
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* MythologyGag: The logo and font are aesthetically similar to that of ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline''.
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** The logo and font are aesthetically similar to that of''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline''.''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline''.
** Law Quna's Elemental Blast is based on a scene from her song "Cosmic twinkle star", where she teams up with an [[MiniMecha A.I.S.]] to fire a WaveMotionGun at the target.
** The logo and font are aesthetically similar to that of
** Law Quna's Elemental Blast is based on a scene from her song "Cosmic twinkle star", where she teams up with an [[MiniMecha A.I.S.]] to fire a WaveMotionGun at the target.
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* InstrumentOfMurder: IdolSinger Quna from ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline2'' appears in this game wielding a small guitar/ukelele-like instrument.
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* InstrumentOfMurder: IdolSinger Quna from ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline2'' appears in this game wielding a small guitar/ukelele-like instrument.lute. Fittingly, she is a Bard-type character, one of the few characters of her kind in the game.
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* PlayerVersusPlayer: In a unique twist, if your party falls in battle against an Idola, you will become an Idola and can then challenge other players as the boss in an Idola Battle.
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* DarkIsNotEvil: The game's concept of "Chaos" is more like "Chaotic Good", and characters in this role wear predominantly dark-colored and/or edgy clothing. They're still the good guys, though.
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* CharacterClassSystem: There are two primary classes, Law and Chaos. Law Characters are defensive, with support and heal abilities, while Chaos characters are offensive, with high damage and debilitating abilities. While the primary role of each Unit can't be changed, they can be given a secondary role through Fate Divergence, which augments their primary role. There are also Neutral Units, which are rarer, sport balanced traits, and can be teamed up with any other character.
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* {{Stripperific}}: This is the dress code of choice for female Chaos Units. This even includes Chaos Stella, who dumps her white robe in favor of what appears to be a thong and an exposed lower midriff.
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* RobotBuddy: Yurie has one, which bears a strong resemblance to a MAG. It talks as well.
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* RobotBuddy: Yurie has one, his own MAG, which bears a strong resemblance to a MAG. It talks as well.can also talk.
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''IDOLA: Phantasy Star Saga'' is an upcoming free to play mobile game in the ''VideoGame/PhantasyStar'' franchise, made to celebrate [[MilestoneCelebration the series' 30th anniversary.]] It is the second mobile game in the franchise after ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline2es'' and, notably, the first game in the series since the original tetralogy to not feature the online ActionRPG gameplay that ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline'' popularized, instead featuring turn-based classic RPG gameplay in a similar vein to ''VideoGame/FateGrandOrder''.
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''IDOLA: Phantasy Star Saga'' is an upcoming free to play mobile game in the ''VideoGame/PhantasyStar'' franchise, made to celebrate [[MilestoneCelebration the series' 30th anniversary.]] It is the second mobile game in the franchise after ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline2es'' and, notably, the first game in the series since the original tetralogy to not feature the online ActionRPG gameplay that ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline'' popularized, instead featuring turn-based classic RPG gameplay in a similar vein to ''VideoGame/FateGrandOrder''.
''VideoGame/FateGrandOrder'' (though, pointedly, with little apparent relation to "classic-era" ''Phantasy Star'' in presentation or gameplay).
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* RobotBuddy: Yurie has one, which bears a strong resemblance to a MAG. It talks as well.
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* AlternateUniverse: ''IDOLA'' marks another new continuity in the ''Phantasy Star'' series, separate from the others. However, WordOfGod has hinted that while the game is set in its own continuity, there may be elements that link it to the story of ''Phantasy Star Online 2''.
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* CoOpMultiplayer: While the single-player aspect covers most of the game, there is a mutliplayer component called "Idola Battles" where players can team up with other players to challenge raid bosses. Idola Battles feature mechanics directly inspired by the raid bosses of ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline2'', including breakable parts and stun phases.
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''IDOLA Phantasy Star Saga'' is an upcoming free to play mobile game in the ''VideoGame/PhantasyStar'' franchise, made to celebrate [[MilestoneCelebration the series' 30th anniversary.]] It is the second mobile game in the franchise after ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline2es'' and, notably, the first game in the series since the original tetralogy to not feature the online ActionRPG gameplay that ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline'' popularized, instead featuring turn-based classic RPG gameplay in a similar vein to ''VideoGame/FateGrandOrder''.
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* {{Expy}}: The premium currency, Star Diamonds, are essentially a reskinned variation of Star Gems from ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline2'', but with the appearance of an actual five-pointed star instead of a gem-like shape. They're even colored a vivid rainbow just like Star Gems.
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* HijackedByGanon: As usual, Dark Falz is the BigBad. Again.
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* HijackedByGanon: As usual, Dark Falz is the BigBad. Again. However, owing to the title of the game, the story intends to delve further into the lore behind Dark Falz than most ''Phantasy Star'' installments and explore its past.
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* EvilOverlooker: The silhouette in the promotional art. Just look at him!
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* {{Microtransactions}}: As with most games within its genre, ''IDOLA'' uses a premium currency that you can purchase with real money, called Star Diamonds (a SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute to [[VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline2 Star Gems]]). Star Diamonds are used to pull on the gacha and various other features.
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* {{Microtransactions}}: As with most games within its genre, ''IDOLA'' uses a premium currency that you can purchase with real money, called Star Diamonds (a SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute to [[VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline2 Star Gems]]). Star Diamonds are used to pull on the gacha and various other features.features.
* MythologyGag: The logo and font are aesthetically similar to that of ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline''.
* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: Stella takes it UpToEleven in the promotional art. "Rainbow" is a hair color only a few characters can claim to have.
* MythologyGag: The logo and font are aesthetically similar to that of ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline''.
* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: Stella takes it UpToEleven in the promotional art. "Rainbow" is a hair color only a few characters can claim to have.
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* MascotMook: Alongside the recurring Dark Falz, the Rappies (using their post-''VideoGame/PhantasyStarZero'' design) appear as rare enemies.
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* InstrumentOfMurder: IdolSinger Quna from ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline2'' appears in this game wielding a small guitar/ukelele-like instrument.
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* GenreShift: This is the first turn-based game in the franchise since ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarIVEndOfTheMillennium''.
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* GenreShift: This ''IDOLA'' is the first turn-based game in the franchise since ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarIVEndOfTheMillennium''.''VideoGame/PhantasyStarIV''.
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''IDOLA Phantasy Star Saga'' is an upcoming free to play mobile game in the ''VideoGame/PhantasyStar'' franchise, made to celebrate [[MilestoneCelebration the series' 30th anniversary.]] It is the second mobile game in the franchise after ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline2es'' and, notably, the first game in the series since the original tetralogy to not feature the online Action RPG gameplay that ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline'' popularized, instead featuring turn-based classic RPG gameplay in a similar vein to ''VideoGame/FateGrandOrder''.
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''IDOLA Phantasy Star Saga'' is an upcoming free to play mobile game in the ''VideoGame/PhantasyStar'' franchise, made to celebrate [[MilestoneCelebration the series' 30th anniversary.]] It is the second mobile game in the franchise after ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline2es'' and, notably, the first game in the series since the original tetralogy to not feature the online Action RPG ActionRPG gameplay that ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline'' popularized, instead featuring turn-based classic RPG gameplay in a similar vein to ''VideoGame/FateGrandOrder''.
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* AnimeThemeSong: "Endeavor", performed by Shaylee and Florence McNair. It has a similar feel to the Omega-styled music found in ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline2''.
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* AnimeThemeSong: "Endeavor", performed by Shaylee and Florence McNair.[=McNair=]. It has a similar feel to the Omega-styled music found in ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline2''.
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* MeaningfulTitle: The title, "IDOLA", is a word commonly associated with Dark Falz in post-tetraology ''Phantasy Star'' games and used in the names of their battle music. However, it never held much meaning prior to this game besides being associated with Dark Falz.
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* MeaningfulTitle: MeaningfulName: The title, "IDOLA", is a word commonly associated with Dark Falz in post-tetraology ''Phantasy Star'' games and used in the names of their battle music. However, it never held much meaning prior to this game besides being associated with Dark Falz.
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''IDOLA Phantasy Star Saga'' is an upcoming free to play mobile game in the ''VideoGame/PhantasyStar'' franchise, made to celebrate [[MilestoneCelebration the series' 30th anniversary.]] It is the second mobile game in the franchise after ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline2es'' and, notably, the first game in the series since the original tetralogy to not feature the online Action RPG gameplay that ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline'' popularized, instead featuring turn-based classic RPG gameplay in a similar vein to ''VideoGame/FateGrandOrder''.
In the world of Vandor, a [[MedievalEuropeanFantasy mystical, magical land]], a mysterious creature known only as "Idola" roams the earth, threatening the lives of those who live on the planet. The dark god Dark Falz, sealed away in ancient times, begins to turn the wheel of fate as it approaches its resurrection. Can humanity rise up and conquer the advent of Dark Falz? And what is the true nature of Idola, who is rumored to be the kin of the dark god?
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!''IDOLA'' provides examples of:
* ActionGirl: Stella, who is the main heroine of the game.
* AnimeThemeSong: "Endeavor", performed by Shaylee and Florence McNair. It has a similar feel to the Omega-styled music found in ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline2''.
* HijackedByGanon: As usual, Dark Falz is the BigBad. Again.
* MeaningfulTitle: The title, "IDOLA", is a word commonly associated with Dark Falz in post-tetraology ''Phantasy Star'' games and used in the names of their battle music. However, it never held much meaning prior to this game besides being associated with Dark Falz.
* {{Microtransactions}}: As with most games within its genre, ''IDOLA'' uses a premium currency that you can purchase with real money, called Star Diamonds (a SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute to [[VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline2 Star Gems]]). Star Diamonds are used to pull on the gacha and various other features.
''IDOLA Phantasy Star Saga'' is an upcoming free to play mobile game in the ''VideoGame/PhantasyStar'' franchise, made to celebrate [[MilestoneCelebration the series' 30th anniversary.]] It is the second mobile game in the franchise after ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline2es'' and, notably, the first game in the series since the original tetralogy to not feature the online Action RPG gameplay that ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline'' popularized, instead featuring turn-based classic RPG gameplay in a similar vein to ''VideoGame/FateGrandOrder''.
In the world of Vandor, a [[MedievalEuropeanFantasy mystical, magical land]], a mysterious creature known only as "Idola" roams the earth, threatening the lives of those who live on the planet. The dark god Dark Falz, sealed away in ancient times, begins to turn the wheel of fate as it approaches its resurrection. Can humanity rise up and conquer the advent of Dark Falz? And what is the true nature of Idola, who is rumored to be the kin of the dark god?
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!''IDOLA'' provides examples of:
* ActionGirl: Stella, who is the main heroine of the game.
* AnimeThemeSong: "Endeavor", performed by Shaylee and Florence McNair. It has a similar feel to the Omega-styled music found in ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline2''.
* HijackedByGanon: As usual, Dark Falz is the BigBad. Again.
* MeaningfulTitle: The title, "IDOLA", is a word commonly associated with Dark Falz in post-tetraology ''Phantasy Star'' games and used in the names of their battle music. However, it never held much meaning prior to this game besides being associated with Dark Falz.
* {{Microtransactions}}: As with most games within its genre, ''IDOLA'' uses a premium currency that you can purchase with real money, called Star Diamonds (a SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute to [[VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline2 Star Gems]]). Star Diamonds are used to pull on the gacha and various other features.
