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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · RPG
Phantasy Star III
Certified classic
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Phantasy Star |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Developed by SEGA, Phantasy Star III arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1991 as a role-playing game. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom.
It landed about 2 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1991 include Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage and Shining in the Darkness. Among the 37 Genesis RPGs in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
It is part of the Phantasy Star series; on the Genesis you can also try Phantasy Star II and Phantasy Star IV. The series also appears on other systems with Phantasy Star (Master System) and Phantasy Star Online (Dreamcast). SEGA also made Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Tetris for the Genesis.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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 to experience one of the Genesis's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Phantasy Star III 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 III cheats & codes
133 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| No Random Attacks | FFC03F:20 |
|---|---|
| Mucho & Infinite Meseta | FFC041:00FF |
Phantasy Star III walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Phantasy Star III FAQ
When did Phantasy Star III come out on the Genesis?
Phantasy Star III was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1991.
Who made Phantasy Star III?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is Phantasy Star III multiplayer?
No. Phantasy Star III is a single-player game.
How long does Phantasy Star III take to play?
As a role-playing game, Phantasy Star III 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 III 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.