Amazon Maximum Age: 20 years Amazon Minimum Age: 60 months Binding: Video Game Brand: Sega Of America, Inc. EAN: 0010086013078 ESRB Age Rating: Everyone Label: Sega Of America, Inc. Manufacturer: Sega Of America, Inc. Platform: Sega Genesis Publisher: Sega Of America, Inc. Sales Rank: 5822 Studio: Sega Of America, Inc.
Rating: - The Good, The Bad, and The Verdict
THE GOOD:
-Well-written dialogue
-Great characters
-Nice graphics
-Large, immersive worlds
-Combo attacks
-TRANSFORMING MONSTERS!!! YEAH!!!
THE BAD:
-Fairly basic plot format
-Battles perhaps a little too frequent
THE VERDICT:
Phantasy Star IV is, always has been, and always will be my absolute favorite "legacy" game of all time. (Sorry, Sonic. ^_^ )
Although the story is built on the classic "Evil has arrived, it's time to save the world" format, Sega nevertheless managed to create an interesting, entertaining and even FUNNY plot out of it. The characters are well-rounded and easy to relate to, as you laugh, cry, explore & fight your way across three planets, two satellites, and about fifty different towns, villages, dungeons & caves.
The battle system is your standard turn-based RPG fare, with plenty of spells, items & special attacks, each with their own unique animation. The more unique features here are that not only can you combine spells to make massive combo attacks, but certain enemies can do the same, while others will clone, split, or even combine with their comrades to create even more, deadlier monsters! In fact, the final boss of the game goes through THREE STAGES of transformation, each more dramatic than the last!
Phantasy Star is overall an excellent game, with more than enough secrets, side quests, and hidden items to keep even veteran RPG gamers happy for days, weeks even, and its replay value is never-ending! It also has THE BEST SOUNDTRACK of any 16-bit game, consisting of some 45+ tunes, all of which are available to listen to after completing the game; just press B at the START/CONTINUE/ERASE menu. Happy gaming, friend!
Rating: - Favorite Game Ever
I'd have to put this at the top for my favorite game of all time. Not saying that Phantasy Star II isn't right up there also. It has the BEST gameplay for an RPG, complete freedom to roam anywhere you want, do anything. Certain areas require certain vehicles though. It's not all restricted like those crappy RPG's for the SNES where your forced to go one route. And the monsters in the Phantasy Star series are RANDOM. The SNES didn't get that smart, lol. Not to mention the beautiful 32-bit graphics (yes, the Genesis was a 16-bit system but was built to handle 32-bit) and the incredible music! Once you beat it, you wanna play it again.
I still play the hell outta this game today! A truly great classic that will never die.
Rating: - so....overrated.....
I do not see what is so good about this game. Super Nintendo RPG's are much much better. The character look like Michael Jackson especially Chaz Ashley (*snicker*). I do not see why you can not change the names of your character. The battle system has very little charm and is not fun. The towns are extremely uninteresting especially all of Motavia. I was hoping that Dezolis's towns would be interesting but I was wrong. The music is pollution to the ears. I agree completely with the other one-star review on this. If you want to play some truly awesome rpg's get a Super Nintendo.
Rating: - I was just arbitrarily saying stuff
Is this the best line in all of video games? Probably not. But it sure is close.
Rune Rocks!
Rating: - Great Roleplaying game
This is perhaps the most fun turn based combat roleplaying game I ever played. The gameplay is wonderful and you really become enveloped in the story line. It may be an old game but it is truely a classic game.
- The Good, The Bad, and The Verdict
- so....overrated.....
