Phantasy Star Collection (USA)

Phantasy Star Collection for GBA is a compilation of three classic role-playing games from the Phantasy Star series. Each game features a unique story, characters, and world, but they share some core gameplay elements.

The gameplay of Phantasy Star Collection primarily revolves around exploring open worlds, interacting with NPCs, completing quests, and turn-based combat. The turn-based combat system requires players to build a balanced party, effectively utilizing skills and spells to defeat enemies.

Phantasy Star I, the first game in the collection, features simple yet engaging 2D graphics. The game focuses on exploring a ravaged planet and finding a way to save the world. The combat system is straightforward but still challenging.

Phantasy Star II upgrades the graphics and gameplay from its predecessor. The world is larger, the story is more complex, and the combat system is enhanced with new skills and spells.

Phantasy Star III further develops the gameplay with new features, including a more complex character system and a dramatic story. The game features a character inheritance system, allowing players to use characters from previous games.

All three games in the Phantasy Star Collection offer varying levels of difficulty, requiring players to be patient and strategic to succeed. However, the reward for persistent players is a captivating and memorable RPG experience.