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Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium

1993 · Genesis / Mega Drive

MainlineAlgol Saga

What it is

The final classic Algol RPG, following hunters Chaz and Alys through a polished science-fantasy adventure.

Releases & editions

PlatformYearEditionDetails
Genesis / Mega Drive1993StandardJP
Genesis / Mega Drive1995StandardNA
Sega Saturn1998Phantasy Star CollectionJP
Wii2008StandardDigital · Virtual Console
Switch2018Sega Genesis Classics

Where it sits for newcomers

Recommended entry #1

The best classic starting point: polished, readable, and still the strongest single-player Phantasy Star.

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