Phantasy Star II (USA, Europe) (v1.1)
Phantasy Star II (USA, Europe) (v1.1) on Genesis
Phantasy Star II is a landmark 16-bit role-playing game that originally hit the Sega Genesis in 1989 in Japan and 1990 in North America and Europe. It was developed and published by Sega, and this particular v1.1 revision includes some bug fixes and minor adjustments from the initial release. As a direct sequel to the Master System original, it set a new standard for storytelling and world-building on 16-bit consoles.
How to Play Phantasy Star II (USA, Europe) (v1.1) Online
When you first start Phantasy Star II, you'll be dropped into the town of Paseo with a party of two characters: Rolf and Nei. Your immediate goal is to visit the local guild to take on missions and explore the surrounding areas. The core loop involves traveling between towns and dungeons, fighting random encounters in a first-person perspective, and leveling up your party to tackle stronger enemies.
Combat is turn-based: choose attack, magic, items, or escape for each character. Dungeon navigation requires careful mapping because there are no automaps and many floors look alike. Make sure to buy healing items and save at terminals when you find them. The story unfolds through conversations with NPCs and key items, so talk to everyone and pay attention to clues.
Phantasy Star II (USA, Europe) (v1.1) Keyboard Controls
Controls
- Arrow Keys: D-Pad / Movement
- X: A button
- S: B button
- Z: C button
- A: X button (6-button pad)
- Q: Y button (6-button pad)
- E: Z button (6-button pad)
- Enter: Start / Mode
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