Good review I guess but 8 is disapointing. It's one of the rare games that deserve a 10 and it doesn't feel dated to me. I like the hard diffculty and level grinding. Now I hope to have time to play the Playstation 2 remake soon.

Look like an old arcade game called "Bagman". I will get this.

Steady Mobbin, I played both games years ago so my memory could be playing tricks. Both games have tough monsters, and that’s what you refer as hard. In reality it’s not hard, you just need patience and level up. If you played Phantasy Star you know that the 3D dungeons can be more frustrating. That’s what I refer as hard but I guess both games are challenging compared to modern games. Anyway, all the games are great and worth playing, I’m just a very big fan of the first game.

I remember enjoying PSIII more. PSII is a major departure from the first game. I’m not referring to the story but the 3D dungeons. Big difference in gameplay. PSII is very linear, no need for a hint book. PS1 have confusing dungeons so it’s HARDER. (and more fun!)

IMO, the worst Phantasy Star game but still a great game. I hate the ending and it's a major departure from the first game. If you think this is hard you need to play the first game. This is the most expensive game I ever bought and it was a big disappointment. Not even close to the greatness of the original.