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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', 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 for the system and is considered a highly influential release for the genre as a whole.
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', 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]]''. It was developed and published by [[Sega]] for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] in 1989.
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It was the first RPG to be released for the system and is considered a highly influential release for the genre as a whole.
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==Story==
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{{ScreenThumb|Phantasy Star II, Introduction.png|align=left|width=200|Introduction}}
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A thousand years have passed since the events of the first game. The Algo star system (formerly Algol) has prospered under the care of a giant, autonomous computer called Mother Brain. Mother Brain has terraformed the desert planet of Mota (formerly Motavia), transforming it into a lush and vibrant utopia. It controls the Climatrol tower, which regulates the climate of the planet. Under the apparently benevolent rule of Mother Brain, the people of Algo have had all of their needs provided for them, but they have become weak and lethargic as a result. They have come to revere Mother Brain and have become completely dependent on it, but no one knows where or what it actually is.
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Two years before the events of the game, experiments at the Biosystems Lab on Mota resulted in the creation of "biomonsters," biologically modified animals that are hostile to humans. Though the lab has been shut down, biomonsters still roam the land, and a class of mercenaries known as Hunters formed to fight them.
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Government agent Rolf has been haunted by a recurring nightmare in which he sees a young woman fighting a great demon (Alis fighting Dark Falz in the first ''Phantasy Star'' game) and he is unable to help. Rolf is assigned to investigate the recent increase in biomonsters. Accompanying him on his journey is the "numan" girl Nei, the result of experiments with human and biomonster genes, whom he regards as a sister.
  
 
==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
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{{ScreenThumb2|PhantasyStarII MD Start.png|Phantasy Star II, Character Status.png|width=200|Town and character status}}
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{{ScreenThumb2|Phantasy Star II, Overworld.png|Phantasy Star II, Dungeon.png|width=200|Overworld and dungeon}}
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{{ScreenThumb2|Phantasy Star II, Battle.png|Phantasy Star II, Battle Strategy.png|width=200|Battle and strategy menu}}
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''Phantasy Star II'' is a role-playing game. The player controls the main character Rolf and his companion Nei. Other characters join the party as the game progresses, each with different strengths, weaknesses, and abilities. There are eight characters in total, each with his or her own inventory of items and different preferred weapons and armor. The player forms a party of at most four characters by visiting Rolf's house in Paseo.
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The game uses a top-down perspective for exploring towns and the overworld. It uses the same perspective for dungeons, abandoning the first-person dungeons of its predecessor, though dungeons are visually distinguished by a foreground parallax layer. Dungeons are large and complex, with multiple levels. Dungeons and the overworld have random enemy encounters. The player earns meseta, the in-game currency, by winning these battles, which can be exchanged for items and equipment in towns. Towns also have Teleport Stations, which allow the party to teleport to any previously visited town, and Hospitals, which restore the party's hit points and technique points for a fee. The player can save the current game at the Data Memory building (but cannot save the game at any point like the previous game without first acquiring the Visiphone item). Paseo additionally has a Central Tower building, which contains a storage room for storing items and a library for learning additional information about the world.
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The game uses a turn-based battle system, similar to the original game but from behind the perspective of the characters and without the unique backgrounds. Selecting "FGHT" starts the battle, which ensues automatically unless the player presses a button to interrupt it (after the current round of turns are completed). The player can select "STGY" and give orders to individual characters or attempt to run from the encounter. The orders submenu allows the player to order a character to attack, use a technique (a special ability), use an item, or defend. Techniques require technique points to use. The character reverts to attacking after using an item or a support technique (such as a healing ability) but continues using offensive techniques until given a different order. Battles can involve up to four foes and up to two different enemy types. While individual enemies cannot be targeted, the player can target enemies by type. Characters and enemies are defeated when they run out of hit points. When the enemies are defeated, the party earns meseta and surviving party members gain experience.
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As the characters gain experience points, they increase in level, gaining access to new techniques and raising their statistics:
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*'''HP:''' The amount of damage that the character can sustain from enemy attacks before dying.
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*'''TP:''' A pool of energy required for using techniques. Using a technique costs TP and cannot be done if its cost exceeds the current TP.
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*'''Strength:''' No gameplay effect.
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*'''Mental:''' No gameplay effect.
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*'''Agility:''' Increases the character's priority in the battle order.
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*'''Luck:'''  Increases the chance that a character can evade an enemy attack.
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*'''Dexterity:''' Increases the chance that a character will hit an enemy and not miss with an attack.
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*'''Attack:''' Increases the damage done by normal attacks. Guns are not affected by the Attack statistic.
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*'''Defense:''' Reduces the damage taken from enemy attacks.
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Rather than being revived at a church as in the previous game, party members who are slain in battle can be brought back for a fee by creating a new body for them at a Clone Lab in town.
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When out of battle, the player can invoke a menu to view the status of any character, manage items, or use out-of-combat techniques.
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===Characters===
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Rolf and Nei are initially available. The other characters appear at Rolf's house in Paseo and join the party after each new town Rolf and Nei visit (with the exception of Hugh, who joins after visiting the Biosystems Lab). The player has the option to rename any of the characters when they join, with the exception of Nei.
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=50|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Rolf ({{rolloverText|ユーシス|Eusis}})
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| sprite={{sprite | Phantasy Star II, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=80 | crop_height=80 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=The main character. He is an orphan whose parents were killed in a space travel incident. He works as an agent for the government of Mota and has been tasked with investigating the recent outbreak of biomonsters. He is a well balanced fighter and the only character who can wield swords. He learns a number of strong offensive abilities as well as some healing techniques. He is required to be in the party.
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{{{!}} class="breakout" style="width: auto;"
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! '''Technique'''
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! '''Level Acquired'''
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Foi
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{{!}} Level 1
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Ryuka
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{{!}} Level 4
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Gifoi
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{{!}} Level 5
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Tsu
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{{!}} Level 5
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Zan
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{{!}} Level 7
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Hinas
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{{!}} Level 7
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Res
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{{!}} Level 8
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Gra
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{{!}} Level 10
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Githu
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{{!}} Level 11
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Nafoi
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{{!}} Level 14
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Gizan
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{{!}} Level 16
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Gires
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{{!}} Level 16
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Nathu
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{{!}} Level 20
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Nazan
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{{!}} Level 24
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Gigra
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{{!}} Level 27
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Rever
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{{!}} Level 30
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Megid
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{{!}} Level 35
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Nagra
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{{!}} Level 40
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{{!}}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Nei ({{rolloverText|ネイ|Nei}})
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| sprite={{sprite | Phantasy Star II, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=80 | crop_height=80 | crop_x=80 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=The second in a line of "numans," a race of humans enhanced with biomonster DNA, which gives her some animal-like characteristics. Considered failed experiments, she and her "sister" Neifirst became social outcasts and were pursued by bounty hunters. She was rescued by Rolf, who regards her as a sister, and she accompanies him on his missions. She is agile and learns some healing techniques. Her genes cause her to age at a much greater rate than normal humans, so she gains levels twice as fast as the other characters, though her stats increase at about the same rate. She is the only character who can equip bars (called claws in the Japanese version). She is required to be in the party.
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{{{!}} class="breakout" style="width: auto;"
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! '''Spell'''
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! '''Level Acquired'''
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Res
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{{!}} Level 1
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Anti
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{{!}} Level 16
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Sak
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{{!}} Level 20
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Nasak
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{{!}} Level 24
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{{!}}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Rudolf Steiner ({{rolloverText|ルドガー・シュタイナー|Rudger Steiner}})
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| sprite={{sprite | Phantasy Star II, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=80 | crop_height=80 | crop_x=160 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=A former member of the Algo army. He becomes a Hunter after losing his wife and child to biomonsters and vowing to avenge them. He does not learn any techniques, but he has the highest hit points and defense of any of the characters and can equip large guns and heavy armor. He joins the party after Rolf visits Arima.
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Amy Sage ({{rolloverText|アンヌ・サガ|Anne Saga}})
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| sprite={{sprite | Phantasy Star II, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=80 | crop_height=80 | crop_x=240 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=A young doctor who joins Rolf's journey to help those harmed by the biomonster attacks. Though she is a poor fighter, she learns a number of powerful healing and support techniques and gains the most technique points out of any character. Though she has low hit points and defense, she has relatively high luck and dexterity, allowing her to dodge enemy attacks. She joins the party after Rolf visits Oputa.
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{{{!}} class="breakout" style="width: auto;"
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! '''Spell'''
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! '''Level Acquired'''
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Res
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{{!}} Level 1
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Shu
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{{!}} Level 2
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Deban
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{{!}} Level 4
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Foi
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{{!}} Level 5
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Anti
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{{!}} Level 5
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Gires
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{{!}} Level 6
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Sar
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{{!}} Level 9
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Sak
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{{!}} Level 10
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Nasak
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{{!}} Level 12
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Sashu
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{{!}} Level 15
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Nares
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{{!}} Level 15
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Saner
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{{!}} Level 24
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Rever
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{{!}} Level 24
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Gisar
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{{!}} Level 27
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Nasar
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{{!}} Level 30
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Gra
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{{!}} Level 40
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Gigra
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{{!}} Level 48
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{{!}}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Hugh Thompson ({{rolloverText|ヒューイ・リーン|Huey Reane}})
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| sprite={{sprite | Phantasy Star II, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=80 | crop_height=80 | crop_x=320 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=A biologist and an expert on the biomonsters who joins the party to help contain the biomonster outbreak. He is a weak fighter with poor defense and agility, but he learns a number of unique techniques for damaging biomonsters. He joins the party after Rolf visits the Biosystems Lab.
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{{{!}} class="breakout" style="width: auto;"
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! '''Spell'''
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! '''Level Acquired'''
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Remit
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{{!}} Level 2
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Doran
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{{!}} Level 3
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Gen
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{{!}} Level 3
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Sagen
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{{!}} Level 5
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Shinb
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{{!}} Level 5
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Shiza
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{{!}} Level 6
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Res
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{{!}} Level 8
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Foi
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{{!}} Level 9
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Gifoi
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{{!}} Level 12
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Vol
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{{!}} Level 15
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Zan
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{{!}} Level 18
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Savol
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{{!}} Level 24
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Gra
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{{!}} Level 27
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Gires
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{{!}} Level 30
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Gigra
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{{!}} Level 33
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Gizan
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{{!}} Level 36
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{{!}}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Anna Zirski ({{rolloverText|アーミア・アミルスキー|Amia Amirski}})
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| sprite={{sprite | Phantasy Star II, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=80 | crop_height=80 | crop_x=400 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=She is a Guardian, who hunts Hunters that have gone rogue. She is a strong fighter with high dexterity and agility. She is the only character who can wield slashers, which are bladed weapons that damage all enemies in a group. She joins the party after Rolf visits Zema.
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! '''Spell'''
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! '''Level Acquired'''
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Foi
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{{!}} Level 1
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Ner
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{{!}} Level 6
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Shift
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{{!}} Level 8
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Fanbi
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{{!}} Level 16
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Zan
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{{!}} Level 32
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{{!}}}
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Josh Kain ({{rolloverText|カインズ・ジ・アン|Kainz Ji An}})
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| sprite={{sprite | Phantasy Star II, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=80 | crop_height=80 | crop_x=480 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=An aspiring engineer, but he found that he was better at destroying things that creating them and became a wrecker instead. He has average statistics but learns a number of unique techniques for fighting robotic enemies. He joins the party after Rolf visits Kueri.
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{{{!}} class="breakout" style="width: auto;"
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! '''Spell'''
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! '''Level Acquired'''
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Foi
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{{!}} Level 1
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Frosa
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{{!}} Level 1
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Elijia
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{{!}} Level 4
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Gaj
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{{!}} Level 7
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Rimet
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{{!}} Level 7
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Conte
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{{!}} Level 9
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Gigaj
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{{!}} Level 10
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Zan
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{{!}} Level 10
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Sag
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{{!}} Level 13
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Gra
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{{!}} Level 14
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Nagaj
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{{!}} Level 17
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Gisag
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{{!}} Level 21
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Brose
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{{!}} Level 26
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Nasag
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{{!}} Level 28
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Gizen
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{{!}} Level 31
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{{!}}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Shir Gold ({{rolloverText|シルカ・レビニア|Shilka Levinia}})
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| sprite={{sprite | Phantasy Star II, Characters.png | 1.5 | crop_width=80 | crop_height=80 | crop_x=560 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=A thief who comes and goes like the wind. She was born into a wealthy family but wanted to seek adventure. She is a poor fighter but learns some useful techniques (though she has low technique point gain). She has the unique ability to shoplift items from shops in the game. Every time the party enters a shop with her, there is a chance that she will "disappear"; she can be found in Rolf's house in Paseo (regardless of where she was previously, even a different planet) with the item that she stole. She is capable of stealing items that are impossible to obtain otherwise, including the Visiphone from the storage room in the Central Tower of Paseo (after she reaches level 10). She joins the party after Rolf visits Piata.
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! '''Spell'''
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! '''Level Acquired'''
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Foi
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{{!}} Level 1
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Ryuka
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{{!}} Level 6
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Hinas
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{{!}} Level 9
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Res
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{{!}} Level 12
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Gifoi
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{{!}} Level 15
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Zan
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{{!}} Level 18
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Gra
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{{!}} Level 24
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Gizan
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{{!}} Level 27
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Gires
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{{!}} Level 30
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Nazan
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{{!}} Level 33
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Gigra
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{{!}} Level 36
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{{!}}-
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{{!}} Nagra
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{{!}} Level 45
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{{!}}}
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}}
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===Achievements===
 
===Achievements===
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==History==
 
==History==
 
===Release===
 
===Release===
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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. Translation issues prevented the game from being localised worldwide - Sega created Japanese and English translations, with [[Tec Toy]] translating the game into Portuguese for the Brazilian market. As such, there was no official pan-European localisation of ''Phantasy Star II'' - only English language versions were released in that region.
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At the time of release, ''Phantasy Star II'' was one of the biggest RPGs available for home consoles. Its 6 Mbit cartridge was the largest used for a video game console at the time.{{magref|cgw|76|85}} In turn, it is one of the longest (and arguably more difficult) Mega Drive games. Translation issues prevented the game from being localised worldwide. Sega created Japanese and English translations, with [[Tec Toy]] translating the game into Portuguese for the Brazilian market. As such, there was no official pan-European localisation of ''Phantasy Star II''; only English language versions were released in that region.
  
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Due to its perceived difficulty, the US and UK versions shipped with a map and 110-page hint book.
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Due to its perceived difficulty, the US and UK versions shipped with a map and 110-page hint book, ''[[Phantasy Star II Hint Book]]''.
  
 
===Legacy===
 
===Legacy===
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''Phantasy Star II'' has been re-released numerous times through compilations, including ''[[Sega Ages Phantasy Star Collection]]'' (1998), ''[[Sega Smash Pack (PC)|Sega Smash Pack]]'' (1999), ''[[Sega Smash Pack Volume 1]]'' (2001), ''[[Phantasy Star Collection]]'' (2003), ''[[Sega Mega Drive Collection]]'' (2006), ''[[Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 32: Phantasy Star Complete Collection]]'' (2008) and ''[[Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection]]'' (2008). Emulated versions were also released for the [[Wii]]'s [[Virtual Console]] service, [[Xbox Live Arcade]], [[Steam]] and [[iOS]]. The iOS version was removed from sale on iTunes in 2015.{{ref|http://web.archive.org/web/20171108173927/http://www.polygon.com/2015/5/18/8622645/sega-pulls-games-from-itunes-app-store-google-play}}
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The success of ''Phantasy Star II'' led to eight [[:Category:Phantasy Star II text adventures|''Phantasy Star II'' text adventure]] games across 1991 for the [[Sega Game Toshokan]] service. It has also led to multiple sequels, most notably ''[[Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom]]'' and ''[[Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium]]''.
  
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''Phantasy Star II''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s success led to eight [[:Category:Phantasy Star II text adventures|''Phantasy Star II'' text adventure]] games across 1991 for the [[Sega Game Toshokan]] service. It has also led to multiple sequels, most notably ''[[Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom]]'' and ''[[Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium]]''.
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''Phantasy Star II'' has been re-released numerous times through compilations. It was included in ''[[Sega Ages Phantasy Star Collection]]'' for the [[Sega Saturn]] in 1998, which adds the ability to increase the walking speed of the characters. It was released as part of ''[[Phantasy Star Collection]]'' for the [[Game Boy Advance]] in 2003. This version crops the viewport of the game and rearranges some of the menus to fit the Game Boy Advance's screen. Emulated versions were included in ''[[Sega Smash Pack (PC)|Sega Smash Pack]]'' for the PC in 1999, ''[[Sega Smash Pack Volume 1]]'' for the [[Dreamcast]] in 2001,  ''[[Sega Mega Drive Collection]]'' for the [[PlayStation 2]] and [[PlayStation Portable]] in 2006, and ''[[Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection]]'' for the [[Xbox 360]] and [[PlayStation 3]] in 2008. The original game with both the Japanese and the Western soundtracks as well as the text adventure games were included in ''[[Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 32: Phantasy Star Complete Collection|Phantasy Star Complete Collection]]'' for the PlayStation 2 in 2008. Emulated versions were also released for the [[Wii]]'s [[Virtual Console]] service, [[Xbox Live Arcade]], [[Steam]], and [[iOS]]. The iOS version was removed from sale on iTunes in 2015.{{ref|http://web.archive.org/web/20171108173927/http://www.polygon.com/2015/5/18/8622645/sega-pulls-games-from-itunes-app-store-google-play}} It was released for [[Android]] and iOS as part of the [[Sega Forever]] series as ''[[Phantasy Star Classics]]'' in 2017.
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The game was remade as ''[[Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 17: Phantasy Star Generation: 2|Phantasy Star Generation: 2]]'' for the PlayStation 2. This version has new graphics and music, expanded dialogue, and modified gameplay mechanics.
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Nei makes a cameo appearance in ''[[Segagaga]]'' for the Dreamcast in 2001.
  
 
==Versions==
 
==Versions==
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*The volume of drums heard in almost all of the background music has been lowered for the western releases.
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The volume of drums heard in almost all of the background music has been lowered for the Western releases.
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*Virtual Console release changed hospital icon from cross into "H" and removed little red cross from the doctor's suit in a close-up picture.
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The Virtual Console release changed the hospital icon from a cross into an "H" and removed the red cross from the doctor's suit in a close-up picture.
  
 
===Version history===
 
===Version history===

Revision as of 22:12, 8 August 2022

For the free Android and iOS versions, see Phantasy Star II (Sega Forever).

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Phantasy Star II
System(s): Sega Mega Drive, Virtual Console, Xbox 360, Steam, RealOne Arcade, Android, iOS
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Distribution portal:
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Genre: RPG[1][2]

















Number of players: 1
Official in-game languages:
  • 日本語
  • English
  • Português
    • Release Date RRP Code
    Sega Mega Drive
    JP     		¥8,0008,000 G-5501
    Sega Mega Drive
    US     		$69.9569.95[4]
    Sega Mega Drive
    FR
    Sega Mega Drive
    UK     		£49.9949.99[5]
    Sega Mega Drive
    SE
    (Rental)
    Sega Mega Drive
    AU
    Sega Mega Drive
    CA
    Sega Mega Drive
    BR     		R$59.9959.99 048170
    Tectoy: Todas as Idades
    Sega Mega Drive
    KR     		GM6066JG
    Wii Virtual Console
    JP ▼     		700pts700[7]
    CERO: A
    Wii Virtual Console
    US ▼     		800pts800[8]
    ESRB: Everyone
    Wii Virtual Console
    EU ▼     		800pts800[9]
    Wii Virtual Console
    AU ▼     		800pts800[11]
    OFLC: Parental Guidance (PG)
    Xbox 360
    JP ▼     		400MSP400[17]
    CERO: A
    Xbox 360
    JP ▼
    (Otameshiban)     		FREEfree
    CERO: A
    Xbox 360
    US ▼     		400MSP400[13]
    ESRB: Everyone
    Xbox 360
    US ▼
    (Trial Game)     		FREEfree
    ESRB: Everyone
    Xbox 360
    EU ▼     		400MSP400[12]
    PEGI: 7+
    Xbox 360
    EU ▼
    (Trial Game)     		FREEfree
    PEGI: 7+
    Xbox 360
    DE ▼     		400MSP400[12]
    USK: 0
    Xbox 360
    DE ▼
    (Trial Game)     		FREEfree
    USK: 0
    Xbox 360
    UK ▼     		400MSP400[15]
    PEGI: 7+
    Xbox 360
    UK ▼
    (Trial Game)     		FREEfree
    PEGI: 7+
    Xbox 360
    AU ▼
    OFLC: Parental Guidance (PG)
    Xbox 360
    AU ▼
    (Trial Game)     		FREEfree
    OFLC: Parental Guidance (PG)
    Xbox 360
    KR ▼     		400MSP400[20]
    GRB: All
    Xbox 360
    KR ▼
    (Pyeong-gapan Game)     		FREEfree
    GRB: All
    iOS
    JP ▼     		¥600600[25]
    9+
    iOS
    US ▼     		$4.994.99[22]
    9+
    iOS
    EU ▼
    iOS
    UK ▼     		£1.991.99
    9+
    RealOne Arcade
    US ▼
    Steam
    US ▼     		$2.992.99[28] 211203
    ESRB: Everyone
    Steam
    EU ▼     		€2.492.49[28] 211203
    PEGI: 7+
    Steam
    UK ▼     		£1.991.99[28] 211203
    PEGI: 7+
    Steam
    AU ▼     		$3.493.49[28] 211203
    OFLC: Parental Guidance (PG)
    Steam Linux
    US ▼     		$0.990.99[30] 211203
    ESRB: Everyone
    Steam Linux
    EU ▼     		€0.990.99[30] 211203
    PEGI: 7+
    Steam Linux
    UK ▼     		£0.790.79[30] 211203
    PEGI: 7+
    Steam Linux
    AU ▼     		$1.351.35[30] 211203
    OFLC: Parental Guidance (PG)
    Steam OS X
    US ▼     		$0.990.99[30] 211203
    ESRB: Everyone
    Steam OS X
    EU ▼     		€0.990.99[30] 211203
    PEGI: 7+
    Steam OS X
    UK ▼     		£0.790.79[30] 211203
    PEGI: 7+
    Steam OS X
    AU ▼     		$1.351.35[30] 211203
    OFLC: Parental Guidance (PG)
    Google Android OS
    JP ▼
    (PuyoSega)     		SUBsub

    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. It was developed and published by Sega for the Sega Mega Drive in 1989.

    It was the first RPG to be released for the system and is considered a highly influential release for the genre as a whole.

    Story

    Phantasy Star II, Introduction.png

    Introduction

    A thousand years have passed since the events of the first game. The Algo star system (formerly Algol) has prospered under the care of a giant, autonomous computer called Mother Brain. Mother Brain has terraformed the desert planet of Mota (formerly Motavia), transforming it into a lush and vibrant utopia. It controls the Climatrol tower, which regulates the climate of the planet. Under the apparently benevolent rule of Mother Brain, the people of Algo have had all of their needs provided for them, but they have become weak and lethargic as a result. They have come to revere Mother Brain and have become completely dependent on it, but no one knows where or what it actually is.

    Two years before the events of the game, experiments at the Biosystems Lab on Mota resulted in the creation of "biomonsters," biologically modified animals that are hostile to humans. Though the lab has been shut down, biomonsters still roam the land, and a class of mercenaries known as Hunters formed to fight them.

    Government agent Rolf has been haunted by a recurring nightmare in which he sees a young woman fighting a great demon (Alis fighting Dark Falz in the first Phantasy Star game) and he is unable to help. Rolf is assigned to investigate the recent increase in biomonsters. Accompanying him on his journey is the "numan" girl Nei, the result of experiments with human and biomonster genes, whom he regards as a sister.

    Gameplay

    PhantasyStarII MD Start.png

    Phantasy Star II, Character Status.png

    Town and character status

    Phantasy Star II, Overworld.png

    Phantasy Star II, Dungeon.png

    Overworld and dungeon

    Phantasy Star II, Battle.png

    Phantasy Star II, Battle Strategy.png

    Battle and strategy menu

    Phantasy Star II is a role-playing game. The player controls the main character Rolf and his companion Nei. Other characters join the party as the game progresses, each with different strengths, weaknesses, and abilities. There are eight characters in total, each with his or her own inventory of items and different preferred weapons and armor. The player forms a party of at most four characters by visiting Rolf's house in Paseo.

    The game uses a top-down perspective for exploring towns and the overworld. It uses the same perspective for dungeons, abandoning the first-person dungeons of its predecessor, though dungeons are visually distinguished by a foreground parallax layer. Dungeons are large and complex, with multiple levels. Dungeons and the overworld have random enemy encounters. The player earns meseta, the in-game currency, by winning these battles, which can be exchanged for items and equipment in towns. Towns also have Teleport Stations, which allow the party to teleport to any previously visited town, and Hospitals, which restore the party's hit points and technique points for a fee. The player can save the current game at the Data Memory building (but cannot save the game at any point like the previous game without first acquiring the Visiphone item). Paseo additionally has a Central Tower building, which contains a storage room for storing items and a library for learning additional information about the world.

    The game uses a turn-based battle system, similar to the original game but from behind the perspective of the characters and without the unique backgrounds. Selecting "FGHT" starts the battle, which ensues automatically unless the player presses a button to interrupt it (after the current round of turns are completed). The player can select "STGY" and give orders to individual characters or attempt to run from the encounter. The orders submenu allows the player to order a character to attack, use a technique (a special ability), use an item, or defend. Techniques require technique points to use. The character reverts to attacking after using an item or a support technique (such as a healing ability) but continues using offensive techniques until given a different order. Battles can involve up to four foes and up to two different enemy types. While individual enemies cannot be targeted, the player can target enemies by type. Characters and enemies are defeated when they run out of hit points. When the enemies are defeated, the party earns meseta and surviving party members gain experience.

    As the characters gain experience points, they increase in level, gaining access to new techniques and raising their statistics:

    • HP: The amount of damage that the character can sustain from enemy attacks before dying.
    • TP: A pool of energy required for using techniques. Using a technique costs TP and cannot be done if its cost exceeds the current TP.
    • Strength: No gameplay effect.
    • Mental: No gameplay effect.
    • Agility: Increases the character's priority in the battle order.
    • Luck: Increases the chance that a character can evade an enemy attack.
    • Dexterity: Increases the chance that a character will hit an enemy and not miss with an attack.
    • Attack: Increases the damage done by normal attacks. Guns are not affected by the Attack statistic.
    • Defense: Reduces the damage taken from enemy attacks.

    Rather than being revived at a church as in the previous game, party members who are slain in battle can be brought back for a fee by creating a new body for them at a Clone Lab in town.

    When out of battle, the player can invoke a menu to view the status of any character, manage items, or use out-of-combat techniques.

    Characters

    Rolf and Nei are initially available. The other characters appear at Rolf's house in Paseo and join the party after each new town Rolf and Nei visit (with the exception of Hugh, who joins after visiting the Biosystems Lab). The player has the option to rename any of the characters when they join, with the exception of Nei.

    Phantasy Star II, Characters.png
    		 Rolf (ユーシス)
    The main character. He is an orphan whose parents were killed in a space travel incident. He works as an agent for the government of Mota and has been tasked with investigating the recent outbreak of biomonsters. He is a well balanced fighter and the only character who can wield swords. He learns a number of strong offensive abilities as well as some healing techniques. He is required to be in the party.
    Technique Level Acquired
    Foi Level 1
    Ryuka Level 4
    Gifoi Level 5
    Tsu Level 5
    Zan Level 7
    Hinas Level 7
    Res Level 8
    Gra Level 10
    Githu Level 11
    Nafoi Level 14
    Gizan Level 16
    Gires Level 16
    Nathu Level 20
    Nazan Level 24
    Gigra Level 27
    Rever Level 30
    Megid Level 35
    Nagra Level 40
    Phantasy Star II, Characters.png
    		 Nei (ネイ)
    The second in a line of "numans," a race of humans enhanced with biomonster DNA, which gives her some animal-like characteristics. Considered failed experiments, she and her "sister" Neifirst became social outcasts and were pursued by bounty hunters. She was rescued by Rolf, who regards her as a sister, and she accompanies him on his missions. She is agile and learns some healing techniques. Her genes cause her to age at a much greater rate than normal humans, so she gains levels twice as fast as the other characters, though her stats increase at about the same rate. She is the only character who can equip bars (called claws in the Japanese version). She is required to be in the party.
    Spell Level Acquired
    Res Level 1
    Anti Level 16
    Sak Level 20
    Nasak Level 24
    Phantasy Star II, Characters.png
    		 Rudolf Steiner (ルドガー・シュタイナー)
    A former member of the Algo army. He becomes a Hunter after losing his wife and child to biomonsters and vowing to avenge them. He does not learn any techniques, but he has the highest hit points and defense of any of the characters and can equip large guns and heavy armor. He joins the party after Rolf visits Arima.
    Phantasy Star II, Characters.png
    		 Amy Sage (アンヌ・サガ)
    A young doctor who joins Rolf's journey to help those harmed by the biomonster attacks. Though she is a poor fighter, she learns a number of powerful healing and support techniques and gains the most technique points out of any character. Though she has low hit points and defense, she has relatively high luck and dexterity, allowing her to dodge enemy attacks. She joins the party after Rolf visits Oputa.
    Spell Level Acquired
    Res Level 1
    Shu Level 2
    Deban Level 4
    Foi Level 5
    Anti Level 5
    Gires Level 6
    Sar Level 9
    Sak Level 10
    Nasak Level 12
    Sashu Level 15
    Nares Level 15
    Saner Level 24
    Rever Level 24
    Gisar Level 27
    Nasar Level 30
    Gra Level 40
    Gigra Level 48
    Phantasy Star II, Characters.png
    		 Hugh Thompson (ヒューイ・リーン)
    A biologist and an expert on the biomonsters who joins the party to help contain the biomonster outbreak. He is a weak fighter with poor defense and agility, but he learns a number of unique techniques for damaging biomonsters. He joins the party after Rolf visits the Biosystems Lab.
    Spell Level Acquired
    Remit Level 2
    Doran Level 3
    Gen Level 3
    Sagen Level 5
    Shinb Level 5
    Shiza Level 6
    Res Level 8
    Foi Level 9
    Gifoi Level 12
    Vol Level 15
    Zan Level 18
    Savol Level 24
    Gra Level 27
    Gires Level 30
    Gigra Level 33
    Gizan Level 36
    Phantasy Star II, Characters.png
    		 Anna Zirski (アーミア・アミルスキー)
    She is a Guardian, who hunts Hunters that have gone rogue. She is a strong fighter with high dexterity and agility. She is the only character who can wield slashers, which are bladed weapons that damage all enemies in a group. She joins the party after Rolf visits Zema.
    Spell Level Acquired
    Foi Level 1
    Ner Level 6
    Shift Level 8
    Fanbi Level 16
    Zan Level 32
    Phantasy Star II, Characters.png
    		 Josh Kain (カインズ・ジ・アン)
    An aspiring engineer, but he found that he was better at destroying things that creating them and became a wrecker instead. He has average statistics but learns a number of unique techniques for fighting robotic enemies. He joins the party after Rolf visits Kueri.
    Spell Level Acquired
    Foi Level 1
    Frosa Level 1
    Elijia Level 4
    Gaj Level 7
    Rimet Level 7
    Conte Level 9
    Gigaj Level 10
    Zan Level 10
    Sag Level 13
    Gra Level 14
    Nagaj Level 17
    Gisag Level 21
    Brose Level 26
    Nasag Level 28
    Gizen Level 31
    Phantasy Star II, Characters.png
    		 Shir Gold (シルカ・レビニア)
    A thief who comes and goes like the wind. She was born into a wealthy family but wanted to seek adventure. She is a poor fighter but learns some useful techniques (though she has low technique point gain). She has the unique ability to shoplift items from shops in the game. Every time the party enters a shop with her, there is a chance that she will "disappear"; she can be found in Rolf's house in Paseo (regardless of where she was previously, even a different planet) with the item that she stole. She is capable of stealing items that are impossible to obtain otherwise, including the Visiphone from the storage room in the Central Tower of Paseo (after she reaches level 10). She joins the party after Rolf visits Piata.
    Spell Level Acquired
    Foi Level 1
    Ryuka Level 6
    Hinas Level 9
    Res Level 12
    Gifoi Level 15
    Zan Level 18
    Gra Level 24
    Gizan Level 27
    Gires Level 30
    Nazan Level 33
    Gigra Level 36
    Nagra Level 45

    Achievements

    Main article: Phantasy Star II/Achievements.

    History

    Release

    At the time of release, Phantasy Star II was one of the biggest RPGs available for home consoles. Its 6 Mbit cartridge was the largest used for a video game console at the time.[31] In turn, it is one of the longest (and arguably more difficult) Mega Drive games. Translation issues prevented the game from being localised worldwide. Sega created Japanese and English translations, with Tec Toy translating the game into Portuguese for the Brazilian market. As such, there was no official pan-European localisation of Phantasy Star II; only English language versions were released in that region.

    Due to its perceived difficulty, the US and UK versions shipped with a map and 110-page hint book, Phantasy Star II Hint Book.

    Legacy

    The success of Phantasy Star II led to eight Phantasy Star II text adventure games across 1991 for the Sega Game Toshokan service. It has also led to multiple sequels, most notably Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom and Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.

    Phantasy Star II has been re-released numerous times through compilations. It was included in Sega Ages Phantasy Star Collection for the Sega Saturn in 1998, which adds the ability to increase the walking speed of the characters. It was released as part of Phantasy Star Collection for the Game Boy Advance in 2003. This version crops the viewport of the game and rearranges some of the menus to fit the Game Boy Advance's screen. Emulated versions were included in Sega Smash Pack for the PC in 1999, Sega Smash Pack Volume 1 for the Dreamcast in 2001, Sega Mega Drive Collection for the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable in 2006, and Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in 2008. The original game with both the Japanese and the Western soundtracks as well as the text adventure games were included in Phantasy Star Complete Collection for the PlayStation 2 in 2008. Emulated versions were also released for the Wii's Virtual Console service, Xbox Live Arcade, Steam, and iOS. The iOS version was removed from sale on iTunes in 2015.[32] It was released for Android and iOS as part of the Sega Forever series as Phantasy Star Classics in 2017.

    The game was remade as Phantasy Star Generation: 2 for the PlayStation 2. This version has new graphics and music, expanded dialogue, and modified gameplay mechanics.

    Nei makes a cameo appearance in Segagaga for the Dreamcast in 2001.

    Versions

    The volume of drums heard in almost all of the background music has been lowered for the Western releases.

    The Virtual Console release changed the hospital icon from a cross into an "H" and removed the red cross from the doctor's suit in a close-up picture.

    Version history

    Main article: Phantasy Star II/Changelog.
    System Version Size Date Comment Ref Icon
    iOS
    		 0000020000000000000000000000002.0.0 4.6MB 201211302012-11-30 iOS 6 Support. [33]
    iOS
    		 0000010000000000010000000000001.0.1 4.6MB 201008262010-08-26 [21]
    iOS
    		 0000010000000000000000000000001.0.0 201007272010-07-27 [34]

    Localised names

    Also known as
    Language Localised Name English Translation
    English Phantasy Star II Phantasy Star II
    English (US) Phantasy Star II Phantasy Star II
    Japanese ファンタシースターII 還らざる時の終わりに Phantasy Star II: Kaerazaru Toki no Owari ni

    Production credits

    Source:
    In-game credits
    Source:
    Sega TV Game Genga Gallery[35]

    Digital manuals

    • Steam manual

    Magazine articles

    Main article: Phantasy Star II/Magazine articles.

    Promotional material

    Playmix advert 1 FI.jpg
    FI advert
    Playmix advert 1 FI.jpg
    Logo-pdf.svg
    Print advert in Beep! MegaDrive (JP) #0: "Extra issue of Beep!" (1989-04-27)
    Logo-pdf.svg
    Logo-pdf.svg
    Print advert in GamePro (US) #8: "March 1990" (1990-xx-xx)
    also published in:
    Logo-pdf.svg
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    Print advert in Computer Games (GR) #3: "Ioúnios 1990" (1990-xx-xx)
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    Artwork

    • PhantasyStarII MD JP Art Cover.jpg
    • PhantasyStarII MD JP Art Cover Back.jpg
    • PhantasyStarII MD JP Art Manual 1.jpg
    • PhantasyStarII MD Art Cover.png

    Physical scans

    Mega Drive version

    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Score Source
    90 №14, p34/49
    Sega Mega Drive
    		 90
    Based on
    1 review
    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Version Score
    1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
    80
    		[40]
    ACE (UK)
    89
    		[41]
    Aktueller Software Markt (DE)
    93
    		[42]
    Beep! MegaDrive (JP) NTSC-J
    70
    		[43]
    Complete Guide to Consoles (UK)
    78
    		[44]
    The Complete Guide to Sega (UK)
    78
    		[45]
    Console XS (UK) PAL
    72
    		[46]
    Cool Gamer (RU)
    80
    		[47]
    Dragon (US) NTSC-U
    100
    		[48]
    Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
    80
    		[49]
    Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 3 (RU)
    90
    		[50]
    Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
    70
    		[51]
    The Games Machine (IT)
    89
    		[52]
    Génération 4 (FR)
    93
    		[53]
    Joystick (FR)
    97
    		[54]
    Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming (UK)
    79
    		[55]
    Mega Drive Fan (JP) NTSC-J
    85
    		[56]
    Mega (UK) PAL
    88
    		[57]
    MegaTech (UK)
    78
    		[58]
    Mean Machines Sega (UK)
    78
    		[59]
    Player One (FR)
    95
    		[60]
    Power Play (DE)
    85
    		[61]
    Raze (UK) PAL
    90
    		[62]
    Sega Power (UK) PAL
    94
    		[63]
    Sega Power (UK) PAL
    100
    		[64]
    Sega Power (UK)
    92
    		[65]
    Sega Pro (UK)
    79
    		[66]
    Sega Pro (UK) PAL
    72
    		[67]
    Smash (DE) NTSC-J
    86
    		[68]
    Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
    78
    		[69]
    Tilt (FR)
    90
    		[70]
    Tricks 16 bit (RU)
    73
    		[71]
    Video Games (DE)
    82
    		[72]
    Zero (UK)
    89
    		[73]
    Sega Mega Drive
    		 84
    Based on
    34 reviews

    Phantasy Star II

    Mega Drive, JP
    PhantasyStar2 MD JP Box.jpg
    Cover
    PhantasyStar2 MD JP CartTop.jpg
    PhantasyStar2 MD JP Cart.jpg
    Cart
    Phantasystarii md jp manual.pdf
    Manual
    Phantasystarii md jp map.jpg
    Map
    PSII MD JP pcb.jpg
    PCB
    Mega Drive, US
    PhantasyStar2 MD US Box.jpg
    Cover
    Phantasystar2 md us cart.jpg
    Cart
    PhantasyStar2 MD US Manual.pdf
    Manual
    Phantasy Star II Hint Book US Book.pdf
    Hint Book
    Phantasy Star II MD US Map.pdf
    Map
    PSII MD US pcb.jpg
    PCB
    Mega Drive, UK
    PhantasyStar2 MD UK Box.jpg
    Cover
    PhantasyStarII MD EU Cart.jpg
    Cart
    Phantasystar2 md UK manual.pdf
    Manual
    Phantasy Star II Hint Book US Book.pdf
    Hint Book
    Mega Drive, SE (Rental)
    PSII MD SE rental cover.jpg
    Cover
    Mega Drive, BR
    PhantasyStarII MD BR cover.jpg
    Cover
    Phantasystarii md br manual.pdf
    Manual
    Mega Drive, CA
    PhantasyStar2 MD CA Box.jpg
    Cover
    Mega Drive, KR
    PhantasyStar2 MD SK Box.jpg
    Cover
    PhantasyStarII MD KR cartback.jpgPhantasyStarII MD KR cart.jpg
    Cart

    Virtual Console version

    iOS version

    Technical information

    ROM dump status

    System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
    Sega Mega Drive
     ?
    CRC32
    MD5
    SHA-1
    		1989-07-28 Page

    External links

    References

    1. ↑ File:PhantasyStar2 MD JP Box.jpg
    2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://sega.jp/history/hard/megadrive/software.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-07-20 09:51)
    3. ↑ https://groups.google.com/g/rec.games.video/c/mcUu6JvRleQ/m/JoGYM0__FVYJ
    4. ↑ File:CGW US 076.pdf, page 86
    5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Computer & Video Games, "November 1991" (UK; 1991-10-15), page 83
    6. ↑ https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/vc/software/06.html (Wayback Machine: 2018-03-05 22:42)
    7. ↑ http://vc.sega.jp:80/vc_ps2/ (Wayback Machine: 2008-01-28 17:24)
    8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/6MEG9n3AG43MQkoT6EjvTR4eIKse6fts (Wayback Machine: 2010-11-23 02:22)
    9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 http://www.nintendolife.com/games/megadrive/phantasy_star_ii (Wayback Machine: 2017-06-25 04:51)
    10. ↑ https://www.nintendo.de/Spiele/Virtual-Console-Wii-/Phantasy-Star-II-278513.html (archive.today)
    11. ↑ http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=catalogue&prodcat_id=41&prod_id=19757&pageID=4 (Wayback Machine: 2012-03-28 00:25)
    12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 Xbox LIVE Marketplace (de-DE; Phantasy-Star-II/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802584109a5) (Wayback Machine: 2011-06-23 00:50)
    13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Xbox LIVE Marketplace (en-US; Phantasy-Star-II/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802584109a5) (Wayback Machine: 2010-12-03 20:31)
    14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Xbox LIVE Marketplace (en-GB; Phantasy-Star-II/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802584109a5) (Wayback Machine: 2011-11-28 22:26)
    15. ↑ Xbox LIVE Marketplace (en-GB; media/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802584109a5) (Wayback Machine: 2009-06-14 08:16)
    16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Xbox LIVE Marketplace (ja-jp; Phantasy-Star-II/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802584109a5) (Wayback Machine: 2018-06-17 02:36)
    17. ↑ Xbox LIVE Marketplace (ja-JP; media/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802584109a5) (Wayback Machine: 2009-08-19 14:31)
    18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Xbox LIVE Marketplace (en-au; Phantasy-Star-II/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802584109a5) (Wayback Machine: 2018-06-17 02:34)
    19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 Xbox LIVE Marketplace (ko-kr; Phantasy-Star-II/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802584109a5) (Wayback Machine: 2018-06-17 02:35)
    20. ↑ Xbox.com (ko-KR; p/phantasystarIIxboxlivearcade) (Wayback Machine: 2010-03-08 17:27)
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    Books: Phantasy Star II: Kaerazaru Toki no Owari ni Hisshou Kouryaku Hou (1989) | Phantasy Star II: Kaerazaru Toki no Owari ni (1989) | Sega Game Attack Manual Book Phantasy Star II: Kaerazaru Toki no Owari ni Gekan (1989) | Sega Game Attack Manual Book Phantasy Star II: Kaerazaru Toki no Owari ni Joukan (1989) | Phantasy Star II Hint Book (1990)
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    Phantasy Star series
    "Classic" series
    Phantasy Star (1987) | Phantasy Star II (1989) | Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom (1990) | Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium (1993)
    Phantasy Star II Text Adventures (Amia | Anne | Huey | Kinds | Nei | Rudger | Shilka | Yushis/Eusis) (1991) | Phantasy Star Adventure (1992) | Phantasy Star Gaiden (1992) | Phantasy Star (2003) | Phantasy Star Generation: 1 (2003) | Phantasy Star Generation: 2 (2005)
    Compilations
    Sega Ages Phantasy Star Collection (1998) | Phantasy Star Collection (2003) | Phantasy Star Complete Collection (2008)
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    Music
    		 Phantasy Star Collection: Sound Collection I (1993) | Phantasy Star Collection: Sound Collection II (1993) | Phantasy Star 1st Series Complete Album (2008) | Phantasy Star Series 25th Anniversary Sound Collection (2012) | Phantasy Star Series 25th Anniversary Concert Sympathy 2013 Live Memorial Album (2013) | Phantasy Star (2022) | Phantasy Star II (2022) | Phantasy Star III (2023) | Phantasy Star IV (2023)
    Audiobook
    		 Memorial Drama CD & Fanbook "Phantasy Star: Fuujirareshi Kioku" (1995)
    Book
    		 Phantasy Star II Hint Book (1989) | Phantasy Star III: Toki no Keishousha Koushiki Guide Book (1990) | Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom Hint Book (1991) | Phantasy Star: Sennenki no Owari ni Game Guide Book (1994) | Phantasy Star Koushiki Settei Shiryoushuu (1995) | Phantasy Star IV Official Players Guide (1995) | 25th Anniversary Phantasy Star Visual Chronicles (2013)
    "Modern" series
    Phantasy Star Online (Ver. 2 | Ep. I & II | Ep. III | Blue Burst) (2000-2005) | Phantasy Star Universe (Ambition of the Illuminus) (2006-2007) | Phantasy Star Online 2 (es | Cloud) (2012-2020) | Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis (2021)
    Handheld games
    Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II Character Timer (2002) | Phantasy Star 0 (Mini) (2008-2009) | Phantasy Star Portable (2008) | Phantasy Star Portable 2 (Infinity) (2009-2011) | Phantasy Star: Eternal Planets (2011) | Phantasy Star Nova (2014) | Idola: Phantasy Star Saga (2018)
    Compilations
    Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II & III Trilogy (200x) | Phantasy Star Defender's Pack! (2011)
    Spin-offs
    Pachislot Phantasy Star Online 2 (2020)
    Related media
    Music
    		 Phantasy Star Online Original Sound Track (2001) | Phantasy Star Online Songs of Ragol Odyssey: Soundtrack Episode 1 & 2 (2002) | Let The Winds Blow: Phantasy Star Online Episode III Special Edition (2003) | Let The Winds Blow: Phantasy Star Online Episode III C.A.R.D. Revolution Original Sound Track (2003) | Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II Premium Arrange (2004) | Phantasy Star Online: Blue Burst Episode IV Sound Track (2005) | Phantasy Star Universe Game Soundtrack (2006) | Phantasy Star Universe Tsutaya Original Sound Track (2006) | Save This World: Phantasy Star Universe Original Score (2006) | For Brighter Day Phantasy Star Universe Original Soundtrack (2006) | Phantasy Star Universe: Illuminus no Yabou Original Soundtrack (2008) | Phantasy Star 0 Original Sound Track (2009) | Phantasy Star Portable 2 Special Single CD (2009) | Phantasy Star Soundtrack: Theme Song Collection (2010) | Phantasy Star Portable 2 Original Soundtrack: Wings of Universe (2010) | Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity Special CD (2011) | Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity Original Soundtrack (2012) | Phantasy Star Series 25th Anniversary Sound Collection (2012) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Mini Sound Track (2013) | Phantasy Star Series 25th Anniversary Concert Sympathy 2013 Live Memorial Album (2013) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Original Sound Tracks Vol. 1 (2013) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Original Sound Tracks Vol. 2 (2013) | Phantasy Star Music Collection 2000-2007 (2013) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Character Song CD: Song Festival (2014) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Original Sound Tracks Vol. 3 (2014) | Phantasy Star Nova Original Soundtrack (2015) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Character Song CD: Song Festival II (2015) | Phantasy Star Online Series 15th Anniversary Concert: Sympathy 2015 Live Memorial Album (2016) | Phantasy Star Online 2: The Animation Original Soundtrack (2016) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Original Sound Tracks Vol. 4 (2016) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Original Sound Tracks Vol. 5 (2017) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Original Sound Tracks Vol. 6 (2017) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Original Sound Tracks Vol. 7 (2019) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Original Sound Tracks Vol. 8 (2019) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Original Sound Tracks Vol. 7 & 8 Special Pack: Recitea (2019) | Phantasy Star Online 2: Episode Oracle Theme Song Vol.1 Destiny / Timeless Fortune (2019)
    Audiobook
    		 Phantasy Star Online 2: Project Dream Arcs! (2013)
    Book
    		 Phantasy Star Online Navigation Guide (2000) | Phantasy Star Online Official Perfect Guide (2001) | Phantasy Star Online Kanzen Kouryaku Guide (2001) | Phantasy Star Online Perfect Guide (2001) | Phantasy Star Online Tettei Kouryaku Guide (2001) | Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2 Perfect Guide (2001) | Phantasy Star Online Fan Book (2001) | Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II Official Perfect Guide (2002) | Phantasy Star Online Ultimate (2002) | Phantasy Star Online Episode 1 & 2 Settei Shiryoushuu (2003) | Phantasy Star Online Episode III: C.A.R.D. Revolution Complete Guide (2003) | Prima's Official Strategy Guide: Phantasy Star Online Episode III: C.A.R.D. Revolution (2004) | Phantasy Star Universe Signature Series Guide (2006) | Phantasy Star Universe Perfect Bible (2006) | Phantasy Star Universe Visual Book (200x) | Phantasy Star Universe Settei Shiryoushuu (2007) | Phantasy Star Universe: Illuminus no Yabou Perfect Guide (2007) | Phantasy Star Portable Fan Book: Guardians Maniacs (2008) | Phantasy Star Portable Perfect Bible (2008) | Phantasy Star 0 Photon Master Guide (2008) | Phantasy Star 0 Complete Guide (2009) | Phantasy Star 0 Official Strategy Guide (2009) | Phantasy Star Portable 2 Star Frontier Guide (2009) | Phantasy Star Portable 2 Perfect Bible (2010) | Phantasy Star Portable 2 Settei Shiryoushuu (2010) | Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity: Infinity Battle Guide (2011) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Start Guide Book (2012) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Master Guide Book (2012) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Expert Guide (2013) | 25th Anniversary Phantasy Star Visual Chronicles (2013) | Phantasy Star Nova Guide Book (2014) | Phantasy Star Nova Side Stories (2015) | Phantasy Star Nova Perfect Bible (2015) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Fashion Catalogue 2012-2015 (2015) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Episode 1 & 2 Settei Shiryoushuu (2015) 15th Anniversary Phantasy Star Online Visual Chronicles (2015) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Fashion Catalogue 2015-2016: Oracle & Tokyo Collection (2016) | Phantasy Star Online 2 Episode 3 Settei Shiryoushuu (2016) | Phantasy Star Online 2 es 3rd Anniversary Visual & Chip Collection (2017)
    Other Phantasy Star Online 2 -On Stage- (2014) | Phantasy Star Online 2: The Animation (2016) | Phantasy Star Online Series 15th Anniversary Concert: Sympathy 2015 Live Memorial Blu-ray (2016) | Puso Ni Comi (2019) | Phantasy Star Online 2: Episode Oracle (2019-2020)
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