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|title=Phantasy Star | |||
|image=Phantasy Star cover.jpg | |image=Phantasy Star cover.jpg | ||
|developer=[[Sega]] | |developer=[[Sega]] | ||
|publisher=[[Sega]] | |publisher=[[Sega]] | ||
| | |distributor=[[Wii Virtual Console]] | ||
| | |released={{sys|sms}}{{jp|1987|December 20}}{{us|1988}}{{eu|1988}} | ||
| | {{sys|smd}}{{jp|1994|April 2}} | ||
| | {{sys|wii vc}}{{jp|2009|April 21}}{{eu|2009|August 14}}{{us|2009|August 31}} | ||
| | {{sys|switch}}{{jp|2018|October 31}}{{na|2018|December 13}}{{eu|2018|December 13}} | ||
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|genre=[[RPG]] | |genre=[[RPG]] | ||
|systems=[[Sega Master System]], [[Sega Mega Drive]], [[Wii]], [[Nintendo Switch]] | |||
|modes=[[Single player]] | |modes=[[Single player]] | ||
|ratings={{ESRB|E10}} | |||
|followed by=[[Phantasy Star II]] | |followed by=[[Phantasy Star II]] | ||
|series=Phantasy Star | |series=Phantasy Star | ||
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{{Nihongo|'''Phantasy Star'''|ファンタシースター|Fantashī Sutā}} is a [[role-playing game]] developed by [[Sega]] and released for the [[Master System]] in [[1987]]. One of the earliest Japanese RPGs for consoles, ``Phantasy Star`` tells the story of Alis on her journey to defeat the evil ruler of her star system, King Lassic, after her brother dies at his hands. She traverses between planets, gathering a party of fighters and collecting the items she needs to avenge her brother's death and return peace to the star system. The gameplay features traditional Japanese RPG elements including random encounters and experience points. All the characters have predefined personalities and abilities, a unique element compared to the customizable characters of other RPGs of the era. | {{Nihongo|'''Phantasy Star'''|ファンタシースター|Fantashī Sutā}} is a [[role-playing game]] developed by [[Sega]] and released for the [[Master System]] in [[1987]]. One of the earliest Japanese RPGs for consoles, ``Phantasy Star`` tells the story of Alis on her journey to defeat the evil ruler of her star system, King Lassic, after her brother dies at his hands. She traverses between planets, gathering a party of fighters and collecting the items she needs to avenge her brother's death and return peace to the star system. The gameplay features traditional Japanese RPG elements including random encounters and experience points. All the characters have predefined personalities and abilities, a unique element compared to the customizable characters of other RPGs of the era. | ||
Sega launched the development of ''Phantasy Star'' so their Master System could compete with the burgeoning popularity of console RPGs, particularly [[Dragon Quest]] (1986) on the [[Famicom]]. Designer Kotaro Hayashida and programmer Yuji Naka formed a team, staffed by a large number of women for the time, including graphic designer Rieko Kodama. The team wanted Phantasy Star to be a unique RPG experience, so they added elements like 3D dungeon crawling, a female protagonist, and ample animation. The game's setting was a fusion between medieval fantasy and science fiction, an idea inspired by Star Wars. The team had to use several techniques to fit all their content on a four megabit cartridge, a large game size for the time. | Sega launched the development of ''Phantasy Star'' so their Master System could compete with the burgeoning popularity of console RPGs, particularly [[Dragon Quest]] (1986) on the [[Famicom]]. Designer Kotaro Hayashida and programmer Yuji Naka formed a team, staffed by a large number of women for the time, including graphic designer Rieko Kodama. The team wanted Phantasy Star to be a unique RPG experience, so they added elements like 3D dungeon crawling, a female protagonist, and ample animation. The game's setting was a fusion between medieval fantasy and science fiction, an idea inspired by Star Wars. The team had to use several techniques to fit all their content on a four megabit cartridge, a large game size for the time. | ||
The game was released for the Master System two days after [[Final Fantasy]] arrived for the competing Famicom. It was praised for its grand sense of adventure due to its advanced visual effects and deep gameplay. The battery backup system drew praise, but also contributed to the game's notably high retail price which made it difficult for some critics to recommend. The game was re-released on several platforms in the following years, including a series of Phantasy Star compilations. In 2003, a remake was released for the [[PlayStation 2]]. | The game was released for the Master System two days after [[Final Fantasy]] arrived for the competing Famicom. It was praised for its grand sense of adventure due to its advanced visual effects and deep gameplay. The battery backup system drew praise, but also contributed to the game's notably high retail price which made it difficult for some critics to recommend. The game was re-released on several platforms in the following years, including a series of Phantasy Star compilations. In 2003, a remake was released for the [[PlayStation 2]]. | ||
''Phantasy Star'' is considered a landmark RPG for its use of predetermined characters and a science fantasy setting. Sega launched a series of sequels, some of which were developed by staff who worked the original. Kodama directed [[Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium]] (1993) and Naka produced [[Phantasy Star Online]] (2000). | ''Phantasy Star'' is considered a landmark RPG for its use of predetermined characters and a science fantasy setting. Sega launched a series of sequels, some of which were developed by staff who worked the original. Kodama directed [[Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium]] (1993) and Naka produced [[Phantasy Star Online]] (2000). | ||
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