Which is better? Robotrek vs Phantasy Star

Robotrek and Phantasy Star don’t have too much in common. While they’re both turn-based RPGs and have science fiction settings, there are way more differences. These are both fun games, but I had way more fun with one of them! I enjoy the different takes on science fiction in these games. Phantasy Star is moreContinue reading “Which is better? Robotrek vs Phantasy Star”

Which is better? Final Fantasy Mystic Quest vs Phantasy Star

Final Fantasy Mystic Quest and Phantasy Star have some similarities, and show some of the differences between a starter RPG and one that is more advanced. These are both turn-based RPGs, but one has a more serious tone than the other. There are also some pretty big differences in their approaches. This is another comparisonContinue reading “Which is better? Final Fantasy Mystic Quest vs Phantasy Star”

The Weird Story of Adventure Island on the NES

Adventure Island has a way more interesting story about its development than many of the other games I’ve covered. It is tied to the Wonder Boy series. I’ll be looking at the first game in the series and talking about the weirdness of how the game came to be. I remember playing this game asContinue reading “The Weird Story of Adventure Island on the NES”

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”