A sleeper hit
Game-play is a 5 out of 5, especially on the 360, because the two top shoulder buttons, make you dodge quickly to the left or right, and anyone who has played it on the original xbox, knows how much this helps.
(although it freezes up on the 360 and there is horrible lag right now)
Graphics are a 3 out of 5. There good, but details in the environment are not really fleshed out. I have to say when you go into first person though, it really has its on unique flair.
Graphics COULD BE SO MUCH BETTER on the 360!
Music is 5 out of 5. It fits in well with the alternate world this story takes place in.
The characters are lovable, but somewhat shallow. They could be filled out a lot more. The story could as well.
The mech choices could be more.. you have 4 total.. the fourth unlocked upon beating the top area ranker.
I actually hooked up my xbox to my Panasonic 42" HDTV today..just to play PhantomCrash (again kept freezing up to bad on the 360) This is just how enjoyable the game is. (And I have fallout 3, I think that speaks volumes. Fallout 3 is wonderful as well, its a classic)
I would love a remake of Phantom Crash, with more content, mech choices, areas to battle.. etc.. or a true sequel. I know one came out on the ps2, but I doubt I will ever play it.
With the 360's power.. and high definition and the winning setup of this game..and xbox live. The possibilities are wonderful, well with the right team behind it. (Honestly the original is great, but could be so much more)
If your a fan of mech games, I definitely recommend this title. You won't regret it. (Mind you if you plan on playing it on the 360 you may regret it slightly, like when your kicking tail and taking names and collecting tons of money and the game decides to lock up on you)