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Phantasy Series Reference Opus

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52%Game Brain Score
humor
music, story
85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

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Phantasy Series Reference Opus is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by danzibr and was released on December 30, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

NOTE: This currently consists only of the first chapter of the game (about 2 hours of gameplay, less if you enable cheats (yes you can enable cheats), more if you stop and smell the roses). The game will be released episodically. Also, check the content warnings. Welcome to the world of Phantasy Series Reference Opus (PSRO), a game hopefully with the feel of an early 90's RPG. Guide Zemi as …

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85%
Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
humor1 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game successfully captures the nostalgic feel of the Phantasy Star series with great graphics, music, and engaging gameplay.
  • Players appreciate the attention to detail in the story, hidden features, and the challenge presented in hard mode.
  • The game shows promise for future updates, with many players expressing excitement for more content and improvements.
  • The game is criticized for being incomplete, with many bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as crashes and confusing mechanics.
  • Some players feel the game lacks depth, as the story feels unfinished and the gameplay is limited to a small area.
  • The graphics and overall quality have been described as subpar, leading to a dismal reception and comparisons to poorly made RPG Maker projects.
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised, with many players noting its nostalgic quality and strong connection to the Phantasy Star series. Reviewers appreciate the engaging soundtracks, particularly highlighting similarities to previous titles, and the emotional impact of the music during battles. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere and player experience.

    • “I loved that game growing up and it was my favorite of the Phantasy Star series with great graphics and music and an awesome battle interface.”
    • “Good music, graphics, and gameplay.”
    • “The music at Zemi's home sounds very similar to Phantasy Star III for Rhy's beginning in Landen.”
    • “Where is the Phantasy Star III battle music effect, caw caw???”
    • “The music starts to get scary if you begin declining in the fight, caw caw.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is well-written and features enjoyable humor, but many players feel it ends too soon, leaving them wanting more. Some found the transition to the final events unclear, leading to confusion about progression. Overall, the narrative, along with the soundtrack and hidden features, received positive feedback.

    • “The story was nicely written and I enjoyed the humorous references.”
    • “I wish it was longer (I know there's more to come hopefully).”
    • “The story, OST, and hidden/extra features are excellent.”
    • “The story just gets started when the game ends.”
    • “I wish it was longer (I know, I know, there's more to come hopefully). Without spoiling anything for potential readers, the 'trigger' to move the story forward towards the final few events wasn't particularly obvious.”
    • “I almost thought something had 'bugged out' with the game and left me locked into an immovable part of the story.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game received mixed reviews, with some praising its nostalgic appeal and battle interface, while others criticized the quality as "godawful pixelcrap" that detracted from the overall experience. Despite the poor visual execution, some players noted that engaging gameplay and music could still make the game enjoyable.

    • “I loved that game growing up; it was my favorite of the Phantasy Star series, featuring great graphics, music, and an awesome battle interface.”
    • “Good music, graphics, and gameplay.”
    • “This features really godawful pixel crap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
    • “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
    • “Games like Terraria and Stardew Valley succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is noted for its heavy borrowing from existing game mechanics and features NPCs reminiscent of characters from other titles, which may detract from its originality.

    • “The gameplay borrows heavily from other game mechanics, and some of the NPCs feel like they were lifted from other titles or fables.”
    • “The combat system is clunky and lacks the fluidity that modern games offer.”
    • “The level design is repetitive, making exploration feel tedious rather than rewarding.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is well-crafted, featuring clever references that enhance the overall storytelling experience.

    • “The story was nicely written, and I enjoyed the humorous references.”
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Phantasy Series Reference Opus is a role playing game with fantasy theme.

Phantasy Series Reference Opus is available on PC, Web Browser, Windows, Xbox and others.

Phantasy Series Reference Opus was released on December 30, 2023.

Phantasy Series Reference Opus was developed by danzibr.

Phantasy Series Reference Opus has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its music.

Phantasy Series Reference Opus is a single player game.

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