Post by Koach on Feb 15, 2008 11:02:13 GMT -6
This week's Retronauts is all about Phantasy Star. Man...listening to this totally brings back memories. I never played PS1 and 2...I didnt have a master system and PS2 came out at the launch of the Genesis. I did, however, play through 3 and 4...multiple times.
I remember playing Phantasy Star 3 in 1991 when it came out in America. I must have played this through at least 3 times. I loved the "generation" form of story telling where you would marry someone and have kids, then play as the kid, and marry again. Its so hard to recall...I remember, through one branch, you actually end up having Twins, a brother and sister (with green hair)...they were my favorite. I also remember getting Demi and Wren during that game, which made it so much cooler when they joined your party in PS4.
Now...PS4....that hit around this time 13 years ago. Needless to say, this was during the time we all lived on Scott AFB. This game was pretty much the direct competition to Final Fantasy 3 on the SNES. Luckily, I had both systems
To be honest...I like Phantasy Star 4 more that Final Fantasy 3. Yup...its true. I know there could be great argument to be had over this, but PS4 just made such an impact on me.
The story was epic (I was sad when Alys died to the Darkness). The game was long (fucking 60+ hours). The characters were lovable (even Zio, the dark mage boss who kills Alys and gets betrayed by the darkness was lovable).
The battle system was revolutionary (first RPG to do team attacks...Chrono Trigger came out like 8 months later and 1uped this. Chaz+Rune=GRAND CROSS FTW).
I played this game through at least half a dozen times. I remember even GRINDING the very first dungeon, the one in the cellar of the Acadamy that Chaz and Alys go for their first mission. Like, I hit friggin level 10 in that bitch...I dunno WHY I did it.
I also beat the last boss so many times. Since you get to build you team at the end. Well...just the 5h character. I always loved me some Rika!
I wish they would make a new PS RPG...no more ONline or Universe MMO's...get back to Bread and Butter RPG elements and do something for PS3/360.
What are your guy's fondest memories of Phantasy Star?
Remember the giant worm you had to fight in 4 as one of the "Monster Hunter" side quests? That dood would beat your ass in like 2 hits!
What about the vehicle fighting? Remember how cheap the Tank you had on the snow planet was? Pew Pew...1 hit kill all
Next Friday's 'Weekly Nostalgia' : Shining Force...prepare yourself
I remember playing Phantasy Star 3 in 1991 when it came out in America. I must have played this through at least 3 times. I loved the "generation" form of story telling where you would marry someone and have kids, then play as the kid, and marry again. Its so hard to recall...I remember, through one branch, you actually end up having Twins, a brother and sister (with green hair)...they were my favorite. I also remember getting Demi and Wren during that game, which made it so much cooler when they joined your party in PS4.
Now...PS4....that hit around this time 13 years ago. Needless to say, this was during the time we all lived on Scott AFB. This game was pretty much the direct competition to Final Fantasy 3 on the SNES. Luckily, I had both systems
To be honest...I like Phantasy Star 4 more that Final Fantasy 3. Yup...its true. I know there could be great argument to be had over this, but PS4 just made such an impact on me.
The story was epic (I was sad when Alys died to the Darkness). The game was long (fucking 60+ hours). The characters were lovable (even Zio, the dark mage boss who kills Alys and gets betrayed by the darkness was lovable).
The battle system was revolutionary (first RPG to do team attacks...Chrono Trigger came out like 8 months later and 1uped this. Chaz+Rune=GRAND CROSS FTW).
I played this game through at least half a dozen times. I remember even GRINDING the very first dungeon, the one in the cellar of the Acadamy that Chaz and Alys go for their first mission. Like, I hit friggin level 10 in that bitch...I dunno WHY I did it.
I also beat the last boss so many times. Since you get to build you team at the end. Well...just the 5h character. I always loved me some Rika!
I wish they would make a new PS RPG...no more ONline or Universe MMO's...get back to Bread and Butter RPG elements and do something for PS3/360.
What are your guy's fondest memories of Phantasy Star?
Remember the giant worm you had to fight in 4 as one of the "Monster Hunter" side quests? That dood would beat your ass in like 2 hits!
What about the vehicle fighting? Remember how cheap the Tank you had on the snow planet was? Pew Pew...1 hit kill all
Next Friday's 'Weekly Nostalgia' : Shining Force...prepare yourself
