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| denniedarko:
For a few years now I have heard really good things about this game, however have never played any of the series aside from PSO on the Dreamcast and Gamecube. Is it really as good as I have heard? Is there a specific version that is better then another? I see it in the Sonic Ultimate Genesis Collection and I see it also on the Wii eshop. Are they identical? Another thing, as I have never played the series, is it a better idea to start with the first? Does the story connect across the four games? I have heard mixed things about Phantasy Star III, is it as bad as people have said? Sorry if these are silly questions, haven't played an RPG in a little bit, and I thought I would play one, (or a series), while I play Wind Waker and the other Zeldas. |
| soera:
Play Phantasy star 1. Its the best one in the series. All the ones in the wii shop and genesis collections are the same. If you have a choice, pick up the genesis collection on the PS3. Golden axe warrior and Phantasy star 1 are easy to unlock. That gives you all 4 of the PS games. Golden axe warrior is awesome too. Much better than Legend of Zelda itself. PSO sucks. It is absolutely nothing like the actual Phantasy star series. |
| desocietas:
I've played a bit of Phantasy Star collection on GBA, and it's definitely an entirely different game from PSO. I played PSO a bit on the Gamecube and quite a bit on the DS (Phantasy Star Zero), and I liked them, but they're definitely a different type of RPG. |
| denniedarko:
I know the first 4 Phantasy Stars are more traditional in terms of an RPG, I am just not sure if I should play all 4 or focus on just 1 in particular. I don't think the first is on the eshop, is it? |
| sin2beta:
--- Quote from: denniedarko on October 08, 2013, 07:06:55 pm ---I know the first 4 Phantasy Stars are more traditional in terms of an RPG, I am just not sure if I should play all 4 or focus on just 1 in particular. I don't think the first is on the eshop, is it? --- End quote --- Yeah, sadly the first Phantasy Star did not get as many ports. It's not available on Steam either. I'm guessing it has to do with whatever emulation technology they license. Most ports found of SMS games tend to be the arcade (shinobi). Although that is all conjecture. Genesis Ultimate collection is the way to go. No doubt. I'd say start with 1 or 4. Take your pick. It is best to play all games. But not necessary. Phantasy Star 1 feels kind of like pokemon (bear with me). And 4 is more like Chrono Trigger. Now don't get me wrong, your not capturing monsters. But Phantasy Star 1 is an 8-bit RPG that seems above all other 8-bit RPGs in terms of polish and complexity. The above may only make sense in my head... I don't know. But I would say, if you like your RPGs like Pokemon, or the Mother series (NES/SNES) PS 1 might be a good starting point. If you like Chrono Trigger or FF3 style best, go with PS4. Realistically, most people won't get through all 4. So, it would be tough for me to say start at 1 if the payoff would be 4. I personally prefer 1. But the other RPGs I love most are Earthbound 0/Mother and Pokemon Blue/Red. Take that for what it's worth. |
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