Fans of SEGA just about can’t forget the revolutionary console role playing game, Phantasy Star. Released in 1988, this series of gems found its way to all things SEGA, such as the Mega Drive, Master System, and Dream Cast, but was also popular enough to be ported to other systems. Many other systems. GameBoy, Windows, PSP, PS2, Xbox, Nintendo DS…it seemed like everything got a crack at Phantasy Star.

Why was it so popular? The original four games in the long-running series are regarded as the crown jewels of classic RPGaming, earning both critical acclaim and fan approval. Outside of Metroid’s Samus, Phantasy Star was the only game in the generation to feature a true female lead. It’s futuristic setting was also novel for eighties role playing games. Breaking away from the classic “kill the big foozle with your spear and magic helmet” scene earned it many a look and also induction into the GameSpy Hall of Fame in 2000.

So what’s all the fuss about now? The last original Phantasy Star game was released in 1993. The last enhanced remake of Phantasy Star II was made for the PlayStation 2 six years ago. Online play was originally issued eleven years ago for the Dream Cast, but continued onto the Xbox, Game Cube and personal computer.

The good news is that it is STILL continuing. Phantasy Star is a good old game that will evidently never die. On April 24, a huge teaser was released that is leading gamers to believe that a new installment of the second Phantasy Star game will soon be available online. Check it out for yourself here and be sure to follow pending releases on the availability of this classic RPG.

Phantasy Star 1 review

Phantasy Star alive and well, 5.0 out of 5 based on 3 ratings

Tags: Sega Dreamcast, Sega Genesis Games

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