Phantasy Star IV - Sega Genesis and Mega Drive

16 bit games better as originals/sequels (23 games items)

"A very well received rpg. 4 is probably more playable than 2 or 3."

IGN's Top 100 RPGS of All Time (2017) (100 games items)

" Phantasy Star IV is as classic as classic gets when it comes to JRPGs, with the turn-based battles and top-down exploration that epitomizes traditional JRPG tropes. It was even criticized on its original release for its outdated graphics. But there’s nothing wrong with that retro look. Thanks to an involved combat and magic system, a solid story set 1,000 years after Phantasy Star II, and themes dealing with global climate catastrophe, it remains more than relevant today."

JRPGs of Interest (68 games items)

"Above most RPGs at the time, the themes of space-faring adventure in sword and sorcery worlds is unequaled. Star Ocean wished it was Phantasy Star Algol Saga! Although some things are weird, like the game lacks maps and item descriptions, they are on the manual(?)! The story is good, well-paced, intriguing and it becomes better at the end. The graphics are some of the best on Mega Drive, as is the soundtrack. +Story+Art/aesthetics+Atmosphere/charm+Turn-based+Overworld+Fair encounter rate"

The best Megadrive games! (top 35 + genre tops) (151 games items)

"The best RPG on the system and arguably of that era."