Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom
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System(s): Sega Mega Drive, Virtual Console, Steam | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Publisher: Sega | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Developer: Sega R&D2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sound driver: SMPS Z80 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Genre: RPG | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of players: 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom, known as Toki no Keishousha: Phantasy Star III (時の継承者 ファンタシースターIII) in Japan, is a 1990 RPG developed and published by Sega for the Sega Mega Drive.
Like its predecessor, only Japanese, English, and Portuguese translations were produced officially.
Contents
Story
It is much unlike the other games as it does not take place in Algo star system. It also focuses on three generations of heroes. Thus, you can eventually control your children and grand children, depending on whom you marry at the end of the first two generations, bringing you to one of the four different endings. You will travel through seven lands, battling creatures and learning about the world that the game takes place in.
Gameplay
This game was revolutionary for Sega, as it featured multiple endings and twisting gameplay paths. The graphic team was different to those behind Phantasy Star, Phantasy Star II and Phantasy Star IV.
History
Legacy
Phantasy Star III was included in Phantasy Star Collection for the Sega Saturn and Game Boy Advance, Sega Mega Drive Collection and Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection.
Versions
Localised names
Language | Localised Name | English Translation |
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English (US) | Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom | Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom |
Japanese | 時の継承者 ファンタシースターIII | Toki no Keishousha: Phantasy Star III |
Production credits
- Written and Directed by: S2
- Co-Writer, Co-Director: Yang Watt
- Art Director: L-R-Valley
- Chief Character Designer: Toyo Ozaki
- Chief Scroll Designer: Roger Arm
- Music Composer: Ippo
- Chief Programmer: Sweeper
- Special Effect: F.G.C
- Assistant Programmer: Will Cane
- Assistant Designer: Tsugu
- Assistant Director: Bros 400
- Special Thanks: Ossale Kohta, Phenix Rie, Yoshibon, Com Blue, Muuuu Yuji, Mad Hatter, Minoge, Kyz, Moritan, Papa, Kyamura, L.C., and, Chiemushi
- Produced and Programmed by: Tsukapon
- Presented by: Sega Enterprises
Digital manuals
Magazine articles
- Main article: Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
Artwork
Physical scans
Mega Drive version
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Virtual Console version
Technical information
ROM dump status
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External links
- Phantasy Star IV section at Phantasy Star Cave
- Sega of Japan Virtual Console pages: Mega Drive
- Nintendo catalogue pages: US, UK, AU
- Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom on Steam
References
- ↑ Sega Power, "December 1991" (UK; 1991-10-30), page 21
- ↑ GamePro, "June 1991" (US; 1991-xx-xx), page 40
- ↑ File:CGW US 088.pdf, page 70
- ↑ https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/vc/software/07.html (Wayback Machine: 2018-03-05 23:01)
- ↑ http://vc.sega.jp:80/vc_ps3/ (Wayback Machine: 2008-05-01 09:15)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/80huxWP6YGcMPIZcqGHDcosf8D7GcidJ (Wayback Machine: 2010-11-23 02:22)
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 http://www.nintendolife.com/games/megadrive/phantasy_star_iii (Wayback Machine: 2017-06-25 05:50)
- ↑ https://archive.is/EpJJl
- ↑ http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=catalogue&prodcat_id=41&prod_id=19756&pageID=4 (Wayback Machine: 2012-04-03 01:39)
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 https://steamdb.info/app/211204/ (Wayback Machine: 2017-05-23 21:05)
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 http://steamdb.info/app/211204/ (Wayback Machine: 2013-05-22 19:18)
- ↑ Beep! MegaDrive, "May 1990" (JP; 1990-04-07), page 107 (109)
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Sega Saturn Magazine, "September 1995" (JP; 1995-08-08), page 87
- ↑ Consoles +, "Octobre 1991" (FR; 1991-10-05), page 40-43 (40)
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Electronic Gaming Monthly, "May 1991" (US; 1991-xx-xx), page 16
- ↑ GamePro, "August 1991" (US; 1991-xx-xx), page 38/39 (56)
- ↑ Joypad, "Octobre 1991" (FR; 1991-09-17), page 51-53 (51)
- ↑ Joystick, "Octobre 1991" (FR; 1991-xx-xx), page 126/127 (126)
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Mega Play, "May/June 1991" (US; 1991-0x-xx), page 44
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 MegaTech, "Xmas 1991" (UK; 1991-12-06), page 79
- ↑ Player One, "Novembre 1991" (FR; 1991-xx-xx), page 50-53 (50)
- ↑ Sega Power, "December 1991" (UK; 1991-10-30), page 20-23 (20)
- ↑ 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 232
- ↑ Ação Games, "Outubro 1998" (BR; 1998-xx-xx), page 53
- ↑ Beep! MegaDrive, "May 1990" (JP; 1990-04-07), page 109
- ↑ Consoles +, "Octobre 1991" (FR; 1991-10-05), page 40
- ↑ Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 132
- ↑ Dragon, "Vol. XVI, No. 7: December 1991" (US; 1991-1x-xx), page 63
- ↑ Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 1, "" (RU; 1999-xx-xx), page 188
- ↑ Famitsu, "" (JP; 1990-0x-xx), page 1
- ↑ Game Mania, "May 1993" (UK; 1993-xx-xx), page 80
- ↑ Game Power, "Gennaio 1992" (IT; 199x-xx-xx), page 50
- ↑ GamePro, "August 1991" (US; 1991-xx-xx), page 56
- ↑ Games-X, "26th September-2nd October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-26), page 34
- ↑ Joypad, "Octobre 1991" (FR; 1991-09-17), page 51
- ↑ Joystick, "Octobre 1991" (FR; 1991-xx-xx), page 126
- ↑ Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming, "January 1993" (UK; 199x-xx-xx), page 63
- ↑ Mega Drive Fan, "October 1990" (JP; 1990-09-08), page 79
- ↑ Mega, "April 1994" (UK; 1994-03-17), page 71
- ↑ Mega Force, "Septembre/Octobre 1991" (FR; 1991-09-13), page 102
- ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 140
- ↑ Player One, "Novembre 1991" (FR; 1991-xx-xx), page 50
- ↑ Play Time, "2/92" (DE; 1992-01-08), page 94
- ↑ Power Play, "10/91" (DE; 1991-09-xx), page 144
- ↑ Sega Power, "December 1991" (UK; 1991-10-30), page 20
- ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 66
- ↑ Tilt, "Décembre 1991" (FR; 1991-1x-xx), page 51
- ↑ Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 20
- ↑ Video Games, "3/91" (DE; 1991-09-06), page 85
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