Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium
Phantasy Star IV is a sci-fi RPG developed and published by Sega for the Genesis. Released in 1993, it concludes the original Phantasy Star saga with an epic story spanning the Algol star system. The game features turn-based combat with innovative combo techniques and manga-style cutscenes.
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Phantasy Star IV refined the series' formula with polished graphics, an expansive skill system, and one of the most ambitious sci-fi stories in 16-bit RPGs.
The game introduced macro commands for party tactics and combination techniques between characters, adding strategic depth to battles.
Considered one of the greatest RPGs of its era, it received critical acclaim for its storytelling and technical achievements on the Genesis hardware.
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