Editors John McCarroll and John Tucker both took some time this month to play Phantasy Star Portable, the single-player experience that mimics the online console/PC games Phantasy Star Online and Phantasy Star Universe in terms of gameplay. If you're ready for another hack'n'slash Action RPG on your PSP, then you may want to buy/rent this one. Read the reviews to decide for yourself.

• John McC's Phantasy Star Portable Review
• John T's Phantasy Star Portable Review