Sega Game Gear · RPG
Phantasy Star Gaiden
Deep cut
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Japan System Supply |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Phantasy Star |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Sega Game Gear in 1992, Phantasy Star Gaiden is a role-playing game developed by Japan System Supply and published by SEGA.
It came out in the Game Gear's second year on the market. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1992 include Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Streets of Rage and Defenders of Oasis. Among the 8 Game Gear RPGs in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
It is part of the Phantasy Star series; on the Game Gear you can also try Phantasy Star Adventure. The series also appears on other systems with Phantasy Star (Master System) and Phantasy Star II (Genesis).
Phantasy Star Gaiden supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious
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 Gaiden 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 Gaiden cheats & codes
15 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Gold | 00C5-8BFF |
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Phantasy Star Gaiden walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Phantasy Star Gaiden.
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Phantasy Star Gaiden FAQ
When did Phantasy Star Gaiden come out on the Game Gear?
Phantasy Star Gaiden was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1992.
Who made Phantasy Star Gaiden?
It was developed by Japan System Supply and published by SEGA.
Is Phantasy Star Gaiden multiplayer?
Yes. Phantasy Star Gaiden supports up to 4 players.
How long does Phantasy Star Gaiden take to play?
As a role-playing game, Phantasy Star Gaiden 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 Gaiden 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.