Phantasy Star
The time: Space Century 3240. The place: The Algol Star System. It began when King Lassic turned evil and let hordes of hideous, magical creatures run amok on the three planets. When her brother was killed…
Phantasy Star is a role-playing (rpg) developed by Sega Enterprises, Ltd., released 20 December 1987 on Wii and Sega Master System/Mark III.
What Phantasy Star is
Phantasy Star is a role-playing (rpg) game developed by Sega Enterprises, Ltd. and released in 1987. It was published by Sega Corporation. It is available on Wii and Sega Master System/Mark III.
The premise, in the publisher's words
The game introduces the star system of Algo, and its three planets Palma, Motavia and Dezoris. The system is in the grip of its evil ruler, King Lassic. A young girl, Alis, sees her brother die whilst trying to investigate King Lassic, and swears to avenge his death by ridding the system of the evil influence of Lassic. Alis is soon joined on her quest by Myau - a cat-like creature, Odin - a legendary fighter, and Noah, an Esper. Together they explore the planets of Algo, gathering mystical weapons and armour, battling with Lassic in his castle in the sky, and finally discovering the hidden darkness behind it all.
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are fantasy and science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
Where it sits in the Phantasy Star series
Phantasy Star is the first of 51 entries we hold in the Phantasy Star series. The next entry was Phantasy Star II in 1989.
What it launched against
Phantasy Star launched on 20 December 1987, within three weeks of Wasteland, Final Fantasy, Nebulus and Head Over Heels.
Released around the same time: Wasteland, Final Fantasy, Nebulus, Head Over Heels.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
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Quick answers
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