Which is better? Phantasy Star vs Dragon Quest III

Dragon Quest III and Phantasy Star are pretty different RPGs. Both of them have their strengths and weaknesses. This is another match up of a high fantasy and a science fiction setting. In this case, Phantasy Star has more fantasy elements to it, so there is more to compare when it comes to that. TheseContinue reading “Which is better? Phantasy Star vs Dragon Quest III”

Science Fiction vs High Fantasy: Two Great Retro RPGs

Phantasy Star and Dragon Quest are more similar than you might think. They share similar game mechanics that I’m not a fan of, but their art styles are something I enjoy. They also share some plot points. It seems like Sega used Dragon Quest as a template when designing Phantasy Star. I’m not saying thisContinue reading “Science Fiction vs High Fantasy: Two Great Retro RPGs”