Phantasy Star Classic
Sega Dreamcast · RPG
Phantasy Star Online
Certified classic Co-op
| System | Sega Dreamcast |
|---|---|
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Sonic Team |
| Publisher | Sega |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Phantasy Star |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 12 |
Developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega, Phantasy Star Online arrived on the Sega Dreamcast as a role-playing game.
Among the 21 Dreamcast RPGs in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Phantasy Star series. The series also appears on other systems with Phantasy Star (Master System) and Phantasy Star II (Genesis). Sonic Team also made Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Shuffle and Space Channel 5 for the Dreamcast.
Phantasy Star Online supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you want a game to beat together with a friend
- you want to experience one of the Dreamcast's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Phantasy Star Online is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Phantasy Star Online walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Phantasy Star Online.
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Playing Dreamcast games today
Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.
Phantasy Star Online FAQ
Who made Phantasy Star Online?
It was developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega.
Is Phantasy Star Online multiplayer?
Yes. Phantasy Star Online supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Phantasy Star Online take to play?
As a role-playing game, Phantasy Star Online typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Phantasy Star Online on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.