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Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis

Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis leans Execution (Practiced Mastery). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION7 /10READS1 /10VARIANCE4 /10OPTIMIZATION7 /10

Like Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis, but easier

Same cheat-test neighborhood, lower Execution demand - the hands aren't as punishing.

12 games like Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

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HadesPracticed Mastery · action roguelike

Both lean on execution about the same (7 vs 7). Biggest difference: variance (4 vs 5) - Boon offers and room rewards randomise each run.

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Monster Hunter: WorldPracticed Mastery · hunting action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (7 vs 7). Biggest difference: variance (4 vs 3) - Decoration drops are notorious RNG

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Remnant: From the AshesPracticed Mastery · soulslike shooter

Both lean on execution about the same (7 vs 7). Biggest difference: variance (4 vs 5) - Procedurally rolled worlds, bosses, and item availability.

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The Evil Within 2Practiced Mastery · survival horror shooter

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (7 vs 6) - Open-zone combat demands solid aim and positioning

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Wuthering WavesPracticed Mastery · action RPG

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (7 vs 8) - Perfect dodges, Parry timing, and echo cancels are load-bearing

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Warhammer: Vermintide 2Practiced Mastery · co-op horde slasher

Both lean on execution about the same (7 vs 7). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 2) - Specials are scripted, not adaptive

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Zenless Zone ZeroPracticed Mastery · gacha action RPG

Both lean on variance about the same (4 vs 4). Biggest difference: execution (7 vs 6) - Parry timing, dodge counters, assist-switch combos

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Mount & BladePracticed Mastery · medieval sandbox RPG

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (7 vs 6) - Directional blocking and couched-lance timing demand real skill

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Tales of SymphoniaPracticed Mastery · action RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (7 vs 7). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - All enemy and boss patterns are scripted

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Elden Ring NightreignPracticed Mastery · roguelike action

Both lean on execution about the same (7 vs 7). Biggest difference: variance (4 vs 5) - run seeds and loot are randomized

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Dead CellsPracticed Mastery · action roguelitecross-genre

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (7 vs 8) - Tight platforming, parries, and dodge-rolls demand precise inputs.

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Dead Space 3Practiced Mastery · survival horror shootercross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (7 vs 7). Biggest difference: variance (4 vs 3) - Scavenger bot loot adds mild RNG to crafting resources

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Game details

Released
2021
Developer
Online Entertainment R&D
Franchise
Phantasy Star
Platforms
Series X|S, PS4, PC, XONE, Switch
Modes
Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
IGDB users
60/100
ShooterRole-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventureActionFantasyScience fictionDrama