Phantasy Star

[bernieberg]

I remember playing through Phantasy Star 1 on my Power Base Converter.  I think when I got my PBC it came with voucher that I was able to send in for a few free games, PS1 was one of them. I don't remember a lot about it (I remember PS4 a lot more), but I do remember really liking it a lot.

I know that's not helpfull, but that is my PS1 memory... for what its worth

[sin2beta]

Just thought I'd chime in on the games.

PS1 is one of my favorites. It's that and Shenmue. Phantasy Star came out a week after Final Fantasy 1. There is no comparison. Phantasy Star 1 seems to have been the starting point of the 16-bit RPG style to me.

PSO gets a lot of flak. But it really is not that bad. It is an MMO. But if you are expecting Everquest, Ultima Online, or WOW, this is not it. PSO is a loot based MMO. Probably the most influential. This style is huge in Japan where Monster Hunter is the new King. But PSO2 is chugging along there too. Loot based MMOs just never caught on here.

[sin2beta]

Seemed the most appropriate spot to post this "lost" Phantasy Star commercial. Thanks Shinobiman!

[bobster]

That's amazing! I see an awesome looking master system bundle on craigslist that has phantasy star... If only i had the cash they're asking for