 Phnatasy Star Collection Strengths: Value, Classic gameplay
Weaknesses: Dated visuals sound and gameplay
Summary: Phantasy Star Collection for the GBA is a throw back to the days of the Sega Master system, a system that saw little success but had many classic games, it also includes the two Sega Genesis sequels. In their day these games were classic amongst Sega gamers, featuring deep story and what was great rpg game play. So, have the years been kind to these classics? Graphically these games look very dated. There is much repetition in visuals and it does get old. The three games are fairly similar in visuals despite the hardware changes they underwent. Styles do progress, and Sega definitely had a futuristic sword and sorcery vibe going. In their day, the games looked great, but this edition really should have featured updated graphics. Audio fares similarly, it sounds tinny and repetitive, although there are some excellent musical pieces. The games themselves fall into what is now RPG standard operation: wander around, find towns, talk to people, random battle, level up. PS manages to alter the game with some interesting first person views, but other than that the action is pretty standard. The stories are also stereotypical, but they do add flair to the formula and when released these games were pioneers, now not so much, but they are still fun. The Phantasy Star Collection is a good value, three throwback games that have plenty of play. But everything about them is dated, visuals, audio, and play. Those that have an interest in some classic and pioneering games that have shaped the current rpg world may want to take a look.
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