Phantasy Star 0 DS box art

Nintendo DS · RPG

Phantasy Star 0

SystemNintendo DS
Released2008
GenreRPG
DeveloperSega
PublisherSega
Players1–2 players
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesPhantasy Star
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2008, Phantasy Star 0 is a role-playing game developed by Sega.

It landed about 4 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2008 include Pokémon Platinum, Professor Layton and the Curious Village and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood.

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). Sega also made Mushiking: The King of Beetles, Super Monkey Ball Touch & Roll and Bleach: The 3rd Phantom for the DS.

Phantasy Star 0 supports up to 2 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

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 0 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 0 gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Phantasy Star 0 cheats & codes

47 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Max Gameplay Time02241604 0000176F
Max Attack121A2110 0000270F
Max Defense121A2112 0000270F
Max Accuracy121A2114 0000270F
Max Evasion121A2116 0000270F
Max Magic Attack121A2118 0000270F

See all Phantasy Star 0 cheats

Phantasy Star 0 walkthroughs & guides

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Phantasy Star 0 FAQ

When did Phantasy Star 0 come out on the DS?

Phantasy Star 0 was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

Who made Phantasy Star 0?

It was developed by Sega.

Is Phantasy Star 0 multiplayer?

Yes. Phantasy Star 0 supports up to 2 players.

How long does Phantasy Star 0 take to play?

As a role-playing game, Phantasy Star 0 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 0 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.

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