On this very special episode Em is joined by Dia Lacina and Emrys to talk about Sega’s iconic JRPG franchise Phantasy Star. We talk about the banging soundtrack, the innovations it brings to the genre, and the ways it has been forgotten by time. Because it’s four games, it’s a little lighter than usual, but it was great to settle in and talk about these truly fantastic games. For reference, the versions of Phantasy Stars Em used and recommends:Sega Ages Phantasy Star for Nintendo SwitchPhantasy Star II Improvement by FlamePurgePhantasy Star III Retranslated by R. Capowski, Peaches, and lory1990Phantasy Star IV General Improvement by Fauntleroy Thank you so much as always for listening, please rate and review the podcast, and tell all your friends on whatever social media you call home that they should check us out. See you next month! Send us questions about our game clubs, other games, or gaming in general to [email protected]! If you would like to support us please visit patreon.com/abnormalmapping for exclusive podcasts! This Month's Game Club: Mutazione Music This EpisodePhantasy Star 2 Title Screen by Tokuhiko UwaboPhantasy Star 3 Title Screen by Izuho NumataPS3 Town Theme by Izuho NumataPS3 Overworld 1 by Izuho NumataPS3 Battle Losing by Izuho NumataPS3 Wren Transforming by Izuho NumataPhantasy Star 4 Machine Center by Izuho Numata and Masaki NakagakiPhantasy Star 4 Credits Theme by Izuho Numata and Masaki Nakagaki