History VideoGame / IDOLAPhantasyStarSaga

** Law and Chaos factions outside of the main party ''do not'' like each other. Law in particular is rather extreme in persecuting Chaos.
** Lycans in particular are an oppressed race. This serves as a motivation for a few characters, mainly Kibaki.
** [[spoiler:Victoria's ancestors are Rovers, who wield the Fire Cancer Zodiate. They were persecuted, disowned, and abandoned by Canceed's royal family for being Rovers, and were reduced to living as commoners. Victoria hated the royal family for what they did to them and swore to overthrow them and create a better Canceed where Rovers won't be subject to the same struggles that her family faced.]]

The Japanese version of the game officially went [[DefunctOnlineVideoGames out of service]] on January 13th, 2022, soon after the game's 3rd Anniversary Event. The final update included the last two units to be added to the game: Victoria, and Farley (Assassin). Microtransaction services were halted on October 31st, 2021; the IDOLA Points service ended in December 2021; and the IDOLA Points Shop in ''Phantasy Star Online 2'' ended service on January 13th.

* ''EPISODE 2'': Released on May 21st, 2020. The newfound peace of Leonis is shattered when it is suddenly attacked by the Duchy of Canceed: a country from the north with the technology to mass-produce Idolas. Canceed launches an aggressive campaign to resurrect a Dark Falz of their own by [[BrainwashedAndCrazy kidnapping and brainwashing Zodiarts]] across Leonis. The Aries Knights set out to save Vandor from the misuse of Idola once again, accompanied by a mysterious [[PlayerCharacter "Warrior"]] who suddenly arrives from the stars, and a defector from Canceed named Giselle.

The Japanese version of the game officially went [[DefunctOnlineVideoGames out of service]] on January 13th, 2022, following the release of the final update, the 3rd Anniversary event, and the release of the final two characters, Victoria and [Assassin] Farley. Microtransaction services were halted on October 31st, 2021; the IDOLA Points service ended in December 2021, while the IDOLA Points Shop in ''Phantasy Star Online 2'' ended service on January 13th.

* ''EPISODE 2'': Released on May 21st, 2020. The newfound peace of Leonis is shattered when it is suddenly attacked by the Duchy of Canceed: a country from the north with the technology to mass-produce Idolas. Canceed launches an aggressive campaign to resurrect a Dark Falz of their own by [[BrainwashedAndCrazy kidnapping and brainwashing Zodiarts]] across Leonis. The Aries Knights set out to save Vandor from the misuse of Idola once again, accompanied by a mysterious [[PlayerCharacter "Warrior"]] who suddenly arrived from the stars, and a defector from Canceed named Giselle.

Now in the present day, there are [[OrderVersusChaos two major powers in conflict]] across Vandor: "Law", the ruling caste who use the Runes passed down from the Starlord and heartlessly impose their order upon the populace; and "Chaos", who empower their bodies with the taboo magic of Crests and seek lives of reckless freedom. In addition, a handful of people ("Zodiarts") possess a mysterious ability to transform into [[{{Kaiju}} monstrous titans]] known as "Idola", which are all based on a major constellation (with the most powerful being the WesternZodiac).

Now in the present day, there are [[OrderVersusChaos two major powers in conflict]] across Vandor: "Law", the ruling caste who use the Runes passed down from the Starlord and heartlessly impose their order upon the populace; and "Chaos", who empower their bodies with the taboo magic of Crests and seek lives of reckless freedom. In addition, a handful of people have the mysterious ability to transform into [[{{Kaiju}} monstrous titans]] known as "Idola", which are all based on a major constellation (with the most powerful being the WesternZodiac).

* ''EPISODE 2'': Released on May 21st, 2020. With the threat of Dark Falz behind them, the Aries Knights continue to watch over the world of Vandor, aided by the country of Leonis and its queen, Rosalinde. However, the peace in the wake of their victory is short-lived, as the forces of Canceed, a country from the north with the ability to create mass-produced Idola, descend upon Vandor with the intent to resurrect a Dark Falz of their own for reasons unknown. Accompanied by a mysterious "Warrior" and a defector from Canceed named Giselle, the Aries Knights set out save the world once again.

SEGA announced that the Japanese version of the game will go [[DefunctOnlineVideoGames out of service]] on January 13th, 2022, following the release of the final update, the 3rd Anniversary event, and the release of the final two characters, Victoria and [Assassin] Farley. Microtransaction services were halted on October 31st, 2021; the IDOLA Points service will end in December 2021, while the IDOLA Points Shop in ''Phantasy Star Online 2'' will end service on January 13th.

* DamageSpongeBoss: The final boss fight against [[spoiler:Dark Falz Theatri]] is no slouch, with over ''a million HP'' (more than most Idola, even).

* RedemptionEqualsDeath: [[spoiler:Erwin, realizing that Dark Falz has strayed from his original goal, decides to pull a TakingYouWithMe and creates an opening for Rosalinde and Jasper to destroy Dark Falz once and for all using the Divine Sword Lionel. Erwin and Rosa take the time to reconcile before his death.]]

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It has been announced that the Japanese version of the game will go [[DefunctOnlineVideoGames out of service]] on January 13th, 2022, following the release of the final update, the 3rd Anniversary event, and the release of the final two characters, Victoria and [Assassin] Farley. Microtransaction services were halted on October 31st, 2021; the IDOLA Points service will end in December 2021, while the IDOLA Points Shop in ''Phantasy Star Online 2'' will end service on January 13th.

There is also an ongoing comedy web manga known as "Yuru Idola", initially created to promote the game before spinning off into a second season called "Yuru Idola R".

The game has [[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM-huGRkWiBmAdaOCPxhjCQ an official YouTube channel]], starring the game's very own Virtual [=YouTuber=], Popona[[note]]who ''precedes'' her in-game counterpart[[/note]], who delivers regular content updates through videos. There is also an ongoing comedy web manga known as "Yuru Idola", initially created to promote the game before spinning off into an irregularly-updated second season.

* OneHitKill: The Fatal Wound status instantly kills any lesser enemy it afflicts. It is also effective on major bosses, but inflicts bonus damage as opposed to killing.

* BlindIdiotTranslation: The English version is quite obviously a cleaned-up machine translation, with multiple translation inconsistencies like calling Dark Falz "[[UnfortunateNames Dark Phallus]]", Luther's class being typo'd as "Fotoner", and Gene getting a DubNameChange to "Jeanne" [[note]]which is not an invalid translation, but "Gene" doubles as a MeaningfulName based on her [[VideoGame/PhantasyStarOnline2es source material]][[/note]].

* {{Freemium}}: The Star Diamonds shop offers a "Pass", which, for the low cost of ¥490, grants the player 300 Paid Star Diamonds and an additional 100 Paid Gems per day for 30 days. In addition, Pass players also get an additional Idomag slot and the Idomag Food Gauge gains a passive 50% depletion rate.

** Royal Leo is simply a straight upgrade of Leo with some extra trinkets added to make it visually distinct. Only Siegmund can summon Royal Leo, compared to his offspring, who can only summon regular Leos.
** Likewise Dark Leo, although Dark Leo actually has distinguishable gameplay alterations besides "Leo but better".
** "Ark" Zodiac Idola are just Zodiac Idola but with a PaletteSwap and much more powerful kits.

* ''EPISODE 2'': Released on May 21st, 2020. With the threat of Dark Falz behind them, the Aries Knights continue to watch over the world of Vandor, aided by the country of Leonis and its queen, Rosalinde. However, the peace in the wake of their victory is short-lived, as the forces of Canceed, a country from the north with the ability to create mass-produced Idola, descend upon Vandor with the intent to resurrect a Dark Falz of their own for their own personal gain. Accompanied by a mysterious "Hero" and a defector from Canseed named Giselle, the Aries Knights set out save the world once again.

** Certain Skills have the effect "Fastest Priority", which causes them to always go first at the start of the turn. If multiple characters are using Fastest Priority actions simultaneously, then it boils down to the Speed stat. Conversely, there are skills with "Slowest Priority" that always go last. Odette has a Skill with "''Super'' Fastest Priority" that beats "Fastest".
** In addition to having the unique distinction of having a "Fastest Priority" normal attack, Rosalinde [New Year] has the ability to inflict the unique "Fastest Seal" debuff, which negates the enemy's "Fastest Prioirty" effects.

* AllYourPowersCombined: Player-created Idola are basically what happens when you cross a {{Kaiju}} with the power-combining functions of a [[Franchise/PowerRangers Megazord]].

* ChekhovsGun: The Stargate. [[spoiler:During the finale of ''EPISODE 1'', Anna reveals to Stella that all users of the Aries Zodiate have the ability to both open and use the Stargate, a tunnel that connects time and space. Stella opens the Stargate and sends herself, Rosalinde, and Jasper to Dark Falz's world to save Uly from an untimely death.]]