Phantasy Star, Part 8 - Sega Master System
1Phantasy Star is a bold, star-hopping epic that broke ground as one of the earliest console RPGs to blend science fiction and fantasy into a sweeping interplanetary saga. You Phantasy Star is a groundbreaking sci-fi fantasy RPG that launched the Sega Master System into the realm of deep storytelling and interplanetary adventure. You step into the role of Alis Landale, a young heroine determined to avenge her brother’s death and liberate the Algol star system from the iron grip of the tyrant King Lassic. But Alis’s quest is far from a solo mission.
Along the way, she’s joined by a winged musk cat named Myau, whose mysterious transformation potion and surprising agility make him more than just a companion. Together, they find Odin, a brute-force warrior frozen in stone during a failed monster hunt, and Noah, a quiet Esper whose powerful magic helps unravel the darkest corners of Lassic’s empire.
Spanning three distinct planets—each with its own people, terrain, and threats—you’ll explore in first-person dungeons, battle grotesque enemies in turn-based combat, and traverse a vibrant, dangerous universe in airships and landrovers. With animated sprites, rich storytelling, and a female lead far ahead of her time, Phantasy Star delivers a cosmic journey that still feels epic decades later.
Chaos Note: Imagine going through the majority of a game, and accidently soft locking yourself so yo can't finish it. Well, that's exactly how this ended.