Finally got around to downloading and playing the Phantasy Star Portable 2 demo on the PSP.

Overall, I like it.
The shield parrying (Daigo!), rolling (Gears of War!), charge shot (Megaman!), and the new chaining system (which discourages Photon Art spamming) adds new layers of strategy to the already addicting battle system.

My only compaints so far is the lack of situational music or evolving MAGs (both of which were in Phantasy Star Zero on the DS strangely enough).

Also, the Technic Points is now tied to your character instead of your weapons. I found this strange since this goes in conflict with the ability to wield 6 sets of weapons at a time since the reason you (or at least I) switch weapons was because of limited weapon TP. I'm guessing the developers really want us to change how we play the game - I'll eventually figure out if this is a design flaw XD

Can't wait for the release on Dec 3rd!
Even better is that I can transfer my characters, items, and achievements from the demo to the final game.

Oh and yeah this is in Japanese and I'm planning to get the Japanese version (already pre-ordered in fact) because from my experience with the Phantasy Star Online franchise, the Japanese gets more items and updates - do you honestly believe that the Evangelion, Claymore, Pizza Hut, and Shonen Jump items will make it in the US version!?