Phantasy Star (Collection Edition) (Nintendo Game Boy Advance, 2002)

The Phantasy Star series is a belove SEGA staple and a precursor in many ways to the modern Final Fantasy series. These old school RPG's encompass the first 3 games of the series (Phantasy Star IV is not included unfortunately)and is a great game for those wanting to see the roots of the series or if you want a huge burst of nostalgia. The games are all intact with the original music and gameplay mechanics. The games are considered a bit slow by today's standards and require quite a bit of grinding (leveling up before entering dungeons) but overall they are very well balanced. The dungeons can be frustrating mainly due to designs...the original Phantasy Star 1 has 3-D Dungeons that are explored in First Person mode, though the rest of the game is in overhead view. Phantasy Star II has one of the best storylines and plot progressions in the series is often considered the best of the series. The dungeons can be extremely frustrating and definitely require some maps found online. Finally, Phantasy Star III utilizes a generational element where you choose a bride at the end and your adventure is continued with your offspring, it therefore has many endings and paths to choose from. Overall this is a great collection that will easily provide almost 60-80 hours of enjoyment if you can stick with it to the end. I highly recommend these games for fans of Old School RPG's and for RPG fans looking for something with a science fiction flare instead of just the regular swords and sorcery as the Phantasy Star series includes cyborgs, talking cats, robots galore, and vehicles to explore the worlds. If you are a fan of the older Final Fantasy games and you missed out on Phantasy Star 1-3 you should give this collection a chance.

How could any RPG gamer not have already bought this game? It has three classic games in one tiny cart! So many hours of entertainment for such a little price! These are some very in-depth and intricate old-school games! If you like Final Fantasy or Dragon Warrior, you will want to buy this game. Plus, you can play it on your TV with the proper adapter. A must have buy!

I love this game!! The game play is great for any RPG collector and is a must to have in their collection. The game features Fantasy Star 1, 2, and 3 in one cartridge with over 40 hours of game play. Once you get the hold of the game, you wont turn of your GBA, SP, or DS for a second.

I love being able to play Phantasy Star 2 anywhere I go. This is such a good game. AND having Phantasy Star and Phantasy Star 3 isn't bad either. More games to play is always good. But I just bought this to have Phantasy Star 2 really.

HOURS AND HOURS OF FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!​!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!​!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!​!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!​!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!​!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!​!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!​!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!