Phantasy Star Collection on GBA, the first three Phantasy Stars together. Three classic Sega origin RPGs, polished port. An ideal pack to discover or rediscover this pioneering series.
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Compilation4 players7+
Description
RPG compilation published by Sega in Europe in January 2003 bringing together the first four episodes of the Phantasy Star saga. Contains Phantasy Star I from the Master System, Phantasy Star II, III and IV from the Mega Drive, each with its own distinctive space science-fiction storyline. Planets to explore, turn-based combat, spaceships and an epic saga spanning several millennia. Faithful compilation allowing discovery of all classic Phantasy Star games on GBA.
Phantasy Star Collection review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Slipping four Phantasy Star RPGs onto one cartridge delivers a saga spanning millennia: you roll through the Master System and Mega Drive entries, each with planets to explore and turn-based battles to win. Moving from one game to the next reveals science fiction of a scope rare for its day. Having the whole classic series on the go remains a strong draw, and explains the lasting esteem this collection enjoys.
Technical info
💾3,6 MB📅14/01/2003
Published by THQ
Phantasy Star Collection (GBA) price, value & rarity
Is Phantasy Star Collection still worth playing in 2026?
A compilation released by Sega, Phantasy Star Collection gathers the saga's four founding episodes, the first on Master System and the next three on Mega Drive. These pioneering JRPGs, with a world blending science fiction and heroic fantasy, keep a major historical place, and Phantasy Star IV still shines through its writing and combat. The portable emulation, however, suffers from slowdown and reduced readability on the small screen. For a fan of classic JRPGs or someone curious about the genre's origins, the collection keeps a strong heritage value.
