On this day March 21 1989 Phantasy Star II was released for the Sega Genesis in Japan. As the highly anticipated sequel to the original Phantasy Star the game expanded the series with a deep sci-fi storyline turn-based combat and an expansive world filled with challenging dungeons.
Set in the Algol star system the game followed Rolf a government agent investigating mysterious disruptions caused by the planet’s controlling computer system. With a party of unique characters and a gripping narrative Phantasy Star II became one of the defining RPGs of the era. Its complex story and innovative mechanics influenced future RPGs and helped establish Sega’s reputation in the genre.
Fun fact: Phantasy Star II was one of the first console RPGs to feature a truly tragic ending a rarity in video games at the time.
Trivia question: What was the name of the advanced computer system that controlled the planet in Phantasy Star II?
Set in the Algol star system the game followed Rolf a government agent investigating mysterious disruptions caused by the planet’s controlling computer system. With a party of unique characters and a gripping narrative Phantasy Star II became one of the defining RPGs of the era. Its complex story and innovative mechanics influenced future RPGs and helped establish Sega’s reputation in the genre.
Fun fact: Phantasy Star II was one of the first console RPGs to feature a truly tragic ending a rarity in video games at the time.
Trivia question: What was the name of the advanced computer system that controlled the planet in Phantasy Star II?
