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Sega Ages Phantasy Star

Sega Ages Phantasy Star

|Japan|Role-playing (RPG), Adventure

9.0 /10

Aww Amazing!

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3 ratings
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Why play it

The classic galactical adventure arrives on Nintendo Switch! The tyrant Lassic rules the cosmos, and it is up to you to defeat his evil reign. Witness the revival of this defining RPG in Sega Ages Phantasy Star. Take advantage of the new dungeon map display and the acclaimed “Ages Mode” as you traverse tricky dungeon mazes and battle ferocious 8-bit beasts. Phantasy Star has claimed its place as a pioneer RPG and its retro-spirit is sure to find a home in the hearts of old and new fans alike.

Story and worldbuilding

The plot of the original series focuses around the heroic exploits of the residents of the Algol planetary system as they defend their worlds from the agent of the Profound Darkness, Dark Falz. The main planets the heroes in each game visit in Algol include Palma, Motavia, and Dezoris.

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Aww Amazing!: 9.0/10 across 3 ratings. This score says: bump it to the top of your backlog.

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This is a Port leaning into Role-playing (RPG), Adventure. Confirm the form and fantasy before you commit.

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Video ChumsA.J. Maciejewski · 7 Apr, 2019
8/10

As someone who loves retro RPGs yet has never played Phantasy Star before, I'm amazed at how great of a game it is.

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PS4Blog.net31 Dec, 2018
8.5/10

Phantasy Star is an RPG classic and having it available on the Nintendo Switch is certainly great news. The quality of life improvements made available in this version as part of the SEGA AGES range make it easier for those new to the franchise to get their feet wet with a rebalanced game that now also features an in-game map for each of the many dungeons you'll visit that will auto-fill as with each step you take, making it an easier sell for those that didn't get a chance to experience it back in the day. I loved playing the game at home and on the go, and I very much look forward to Sega hopefully releasing the rest of the Phantasy Star RPGs on Nintendo Switch under the SEGA AGES series.

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Nintendo TimesCraig Majaski · 13 Dec, 2018
8/10

GREAT - Phantasy Star comes to the Switch and it’s loaded with all sorts of options that should please hardcore fans. If you’re new to the game it’s still approachable even today, although having an appreciation for ‘80s 8-bit games will definitely impact your feelings toward it. I’m happy to finally say I’ve played this classic and the Switch’s portable mode is a great way to experience it!

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GameXplain13 Dec, 2018
8/10

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NintendoWorldReportBryan Rose · 6 Nov, 2018
7.5/10

The Sega Ages version of Phantasy Star continues to prove that the Ages polish to old classics works wonderfully and should be emulated by other developers. The parts that made Phantasy Star feel archaic are gone, and while it still shows its age this version of the title is the strongest you'll come across anywhere.

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Digital ChumpsNathaniel Stevens · 8 Dec, 2017
9/10

Phantasy Star is the best release so far from the Sega Ages series. It shows off innovation, outside the box thinking, and, after all these years, it is still a blast to play. It's one for the ages, folks.

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