Phantasy Star II is a Japanese role playing game for the Sega Genesis and the second installment in the Phantasy Star series.

The game received wide critical acclaim for its design, music, graphics and story, and is seen as a landmark title in the genre. It was the largest console game of the time, using an unprecedented 6 mega-bit cartridge.

Its more elaborate plot is set in the Algol solar system from the first game, a millennium later. This time it follows the journey of a young agent of the Motavian government who is assigned a mission to investigate the reason behind the creation of the so called "Biomonsters", man-made creatures that have been wreaking havoc on the planet. Accompanied by the mysterious human-Biomonster hybrid Nei and later joined by many other companions, he'll uncover a shady conspiracy that threatens the very foundation of the Algol system.

The game is noted for having an unexpectedly dark and deep story for its time that doesn't pull its punches. It's especially remarkable for featuring what was possibly the first death of a major main character in the genre, preceding Final Fantasy VII by nearly eight years.

Unlike in the original game, the dungeons in Phantasy Star II are presented in third person. They have been noted for their complexity, being made up of made up of elaborate layouts spanning various floors. Like its predecessor, it uses a turn-based battle system. An innovation is an optional auto-fighting feature that allows party members to take action without having to be issued commands.

This is a thorough alteration of Phantasy Star II for the Sega Genesis that changes nearly every facet of the game; all the changes from the Numan Revolution patch, plus a 50% increase in difficulty, 4 new enemies, many new monster encounters, and altered monster abilities. Not for the feint of heart! But those ready for challenge, get ready for the Evil Overload!.
Features:[list]
[li]Every piece of equipment has had some alteration done to it, from a different strength or opened to use by new characters. There are even many new ones![/li]
[li]All the characters learn more Techniques.[/li]
[li]The guns have been given major improvements to be better than many bladed weapons and some award defensive bonuses.[/li]
[li]An all-new storyline![/li]
[li]Every shop inventory has been changed.[/li]
[li]All the enemies give double Experience and double Meseta in comparison to the originals to speed the pace of the game.[/li]
[li]Each character levels up at a different rate, and the weaker ones get massive boosts from level 35 and up.[/li]
[li]Brand new monster sprites and a new enemy![/li][/list]

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