Phantasy Star II Classic
Sega Master System · RPG / Action
Phantasy Star
Certified classic
| System | Sega Master System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1987 |
| Genre | RPG, Action |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Phantasy Star |
| ESRB | E10+ |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 20 |
Released for the Sega Master System in 1987, Phantasy Star is a role-playing game developed by SEGA. It blends RPG and action elements.
It came out in the Master System's second year on the market. Other notable Master System releases from 1987 include Out Run, Alex Kidd: High-Tech World and Alien Syndrome. Among the 8 Master System RPGs in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Phantasy Star series. The series also appears on other systems with Phantasy Star II (Genesis) and Phantasy Star IV (Genesis). SEGA also made Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Hang-On and Shinobi for the Master System.
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 Master System'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 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 cheats & codes
80 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Invincibility (Alis) | 00C4-01FF |
|---|---|
| Invincibility (Myau) | 00C4-11FF |
| Invincibility (Odin) | 00C4-21FF |
| Invincibility (Noah) | 00C4-31FF |
| Infinite Magic (Alis) | 00C4-02FF |
| Infinite Magic (Myau) | 00C4-12FF |
Phantasy Star walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Phantasy Star.
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Playing Master System games today
The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.
Phantasy Star FAQ
When did Phantasy Star come out on the Master System?
Phantasy Star was released for the Sega Master System in 1987.
Who made Phantasy Star?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is Phantasy Star multiplayer?
No. Phantasy Star is a single-player game.
How long does Phantasy Star take to play?
As a role-playing game, Phantasy Star 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 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.