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A millennium has passed since Alis defeated the ultimate evil in the first Phantasy Star. The planet Motavia of the Algol solar system is no longer the antlion-plagued desert: humans have constructed a sentient computer called "Mother Brain", which could regulate the climate of the planet, turning it into a thriving utopia. One night, a young Motavian government agent named Rolf awakens in his bed after having a nightmare. He sees a young girl fighting a demon, but he is unable to help her. Shortly afterwards, he learns that dangerous bio-monsters have broken free from the laboratories, and is sent there to retrieve a recorder that might contain valuable information about the terrible incident...Like its predecessor, the game is a party-based Japanese RPG with randomly appearing enemies and turn-based combat. Eight characters can join the quest and can be swapped at will to participate in a combat party of four. Characters can equip a wide variety of weapons, including firearms; dual wielding is also possible. Various techniques which require "TP" (technique points, equivalent to magic points in comparable games) are learned by different characters at specific levels. Unlike the first game, Phantasy Star II utilizes the same top-down view for both navigation and dungeon exploration; the now-2D dungeons are notable for their complexity.
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Alternate Titles
- "梦幻之星2" -- Chinese spelling (simplified)
- "PSII" -- Common abbreviation
- "Phantasy Star II: Kaerazaru Toki no Owari ni" -- Japanese title
- "Phantasy Star II Classic" -- iOS and Android release title
- "Phantasy Star 2" -- Informal title
- "ファンタシースターII ~帰らざる時の終わりに~" -- Japanese spelling
- "환타지 스타 2" -- Korean spelling
Part of the Following Groups
- Console Generation Exclusive: Sega Genesis
- Phantasy Star games
- SEGA Forever series
- SEGA Vintage Collection series
User Reviews
Makes me glad I stayed away from RPGs until the mid-'90s | Genesis | Andrew Fisher (707) |
The Phantasy goes on…. | Genesis | MasterMegid (902) |
Critic Reviews
HonestGamers (Staff reviews only) | Genesis | Oct 29, 2005 | 10 out of 10 | 100 |
Player One | Genesis | Mar, 1991 | 95 out of 100 | 95 |
The Review Busters | Genesis | 2009 | 8.5 out of 10 | 85 |
Retro Gamer | Xbox 360 | Oct 06, 2009 | 82 out of 100 | 82 |
Electronic Gaming Monthly (EGM) | Genesis | Apr, 1990 | 32 out of 40 | 80 |
SuperGamePower | Genesis | Apr, 1996 | 4 out of 5 | 80 |
Retro Archives | Genesis | Sep 18, 2021 | 15 out of 20 | 75 |
Game Informer Magazine | Genesis | Jun, 2008 | 7.25 out of 10 | 72 |
Nintendo Life | Wii | Feb 16, 2008 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
70 |
Computer Gaming World (CGW) | Genesis | Nov, 1990 | Unscored | Unscored |
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Trivia
Japanese title translation
Phantasy Star II has a subtitle in Japan. In other versions of the game it was dropped. Roughly Translated it reads: "At The End Of Restoration". It has also been translated, as "At the End of the Time Which Can Never Be Returned".References
The technique, Megid, is short for Megido. In The Bible, Megido, is a city that is associated with the end of the world, therefore, Megid is a technique of ultimate destruction.Awards
- Electronic Gaming Monthly
- December 1989 (Issue 5) - Best Sequel (Forecasting the 1990 Award Winners) (tied with Super Mario Bros. 3 and Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse)
- December 1989 (Issue 5) - Best RPG (Forecasting the 1990 Award Winners) (tied with Heroes of the Lance)
- October 1990 (Issue 15) - Most Challenging Video Game of the Year
Related Web Sites
- OC ReMix Game Profile (Fan remixes of music from Phantasy Star II.)
- Phantasy Star Wiki (A comprehensive database that covers the characters, locations, items and games in the Phantasy Star series.)
- X360A achievement guide (X360A's achievement guide for Phantasy Star II.)
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Genesis Credits (19 people)
Written by:
Chieko Aoki (Chiemshi)
Directed by:Chieko Aoki (Chiemshi)
Assistant Director:Hiroto Saeki (Psyche)
Art Director:Kazuyuki Shibata (Chaotickaz)
Character Design:Tōru Yoshida (Yoshibon)
Mechanical Design:Yasushi Yamaguchi (Judytotoya)
Design:Rieko Kodama (Phoenix Rie), Takako Kawaguchi (Choko), Naoto Ohshima (Bigisland), Ichiemon , Wakasama , Stresteless, Hitoshi Yoneda (Yonesan), Gen Adachi (Gen)
Music Composer:Tokuhiko Uwabo (Bo)
Sound Effects:Kazuhiko Nagai (Nav), Chikako Kamatani (Tarnya)
Assistant Programmer:Tapkara Sat
Programmer:Com Blue
Produced by:Yuji Naka (Muuuu Yuji)
Programmed by:Yuji Naka (Muuuu Yuji)
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