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− | '''''Phantasy Star II''''', called '''''Phantasy Star II: Kaerazaru Toki no Owari ni''''' (ファンタシースターII 還らざる時の終わりに) in Japan, is the sequel to ''[[Phantasy Star]]'' and was developed and published by [[Sega]] for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] in 1989. | + | '''''Phantasy Star II''''', called '''''Phantasy Star II: Kaerazaru Toki no Owari ni''''' (ファンタシースターII 還らざる時の終わりに) in Japan, is the sequel to ''[[Phantasy Star]]'' and was developed and published by [[Sega]] for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] in 1989. It was the first RPG to be released on the Mega Drive in North America and Europe, and is considered a highly influential release for the genre as a whole. |
+ | At the time of release, ''Phantasy Star II'' was one of the biggest RPGs available for home consoles, and in turn one of the longest (and arguably more difficult) Mega Drive games. This prompted the North American and European (or at least, British) versions of the game to be bundled with a map and a 110-page hint book. | ||
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''Phantasy Star II'' has been re-released numerous times through compilations. It is also available through the [[Wii]]'s [[Virtual Console]] service and through [[Xbox Live Arcade]]. | ''Phantasy Star II'' has been re-released numerous times through compilations. It is also available through the [[Wii]]'s [[Virtual Console]] service and through [[Xbox Live Arcade]]. | ||
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Phantasy Star II, called Phantasy Star II: Kaerazaru Toki no Owari ni (ファンタシースターII 還らざる時の終わりに) in Japan, is the sequel to Phantasy Star and was developed and published by Sega for the Sega Mega Drive in 1989. It was the first RPG to be released on the Mega Drive in North America and Europe, and is considered a highly influential release for the genre as a whole.
At the time of release, Phantasy Star II was one of the biggest RPGs available for home consoles, and in turn one of the longest (and arguably more difficult) Mega Drive games. This prompted the North American and European (or at least, British) versions of the game to be bundled with a map and a 110-page hint book.
History
Legacy
Phantasy Star II has been re-released numerous times through compilations. It is also available through the Wii's Virtual Console service and through Xbox Live Arcade.
Naflign's Ego, discontent with the official localization, created a precise fan translation of the game in 2000.
Production Credits
Written and Directed by: Chiemshi
Assistant Director: Psyche
Art Director: Chaotickaz
Character Design: Yoshibon
Mechanical Design: JudyTotoya
Designers: Phoenix Rie, Choko, BigIsland, Ichiemon, Wakasama, Stresteless, Yonesan, Gen
Musical Composer: Bo
Sound Effects: Nav, Tarnya
Assistant Programmer: Tapkara Sat
Software Programmer: Com Blue
Produced and Programmed by: Muuuu Yuji
Presented by: Sega
Physical Scans
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External Links
- Phantasy Star II section at Phantasy Star Cave
- Sega of Japan Virtual Console page (Japanese)
- Phantasy Star II on Xbox Marketplace: GB, US
- Phantasy Star II on Apple.com: GB, US
- Phantasy Star II on Steam
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