Phantasy Star Collection

 Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Nov 24, 2002
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. Nintendojo
    93
    With the most gameplay in a single title for the Game Boy Advance, it’s hard to pass this title up... If you’re a fan of RPGs, you obviously MUST have this title.
  2. GMR Magazine
    90
    These are fantastic (albeit amazingly difficult) games that every RPG should experience. [Feb 2003, p.75]
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  3. GameZone
    90
    I can not stress how much you need to stop reading this and go pick up this game now! There have been only a few good RPG’s released since GBA launch, this game makes it one more.
  5. Pocket Games
    90
    Huge bang for the buck for old-timers or newbies. [Spring 2003, p.36]
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  6. GameSpot
    86
    There simply hasn't been a Game Boy Advance game with this much gameplay to date.
  7. Nintendophiles
    85
    Phantasy Star Collection can last you for over 100+ hours of pure RPG bliss over the three games.
  8. GamerWeb Nintendo
    85
    It would have been nice to see an automap feature for the dungeons in PS1, but all things considered, PS Collection is one of the best compilation titles to hit the GBA yet.
  9. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    82
    It's hard to complain when you're getting two classics (and "PSIII") at such a bargain price - just be prepared for a challenge. [Feb 2003, p.158]
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  10. Game Informer
    80
    Much like "Tetris," this game has unrivaled depth. Just getting through all of them will consume hundreds of hours. [Feb 2003, p.108]
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  11. GamePro
    80
    The titles also have difficulty levels that no company would dare set their games to today; nearly every encounter is a life-and-death struggle in the first two.
  12. Game Over Online
    78
    I've already seen it done before - and quite possibly done better.
  13. GameSpy
    77
    A collection of three games -- two great and one good -- that isn't up to snuff for a GBA comp cart.
  14. GameNow
    75
    True RPG fans (like me) will eat this up. [Feb 2003, p.51]
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Awards & Rankings

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#39 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2002
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#36 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2002

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. CorazonAzul
    Jul 28, 2013
    7
    These faithful ports feature re-sized graphics and direct emulation, yet lack simple fixes that may have resolved issues still haunting theThese faithful ports feature re-sized graphics and direct emulation, yet lack simple fixes that may have resolved issues still haunting the series- particularly the defense bug in Phantasy Star 1.… Full Review »
  2. BelamyB.
    Aug 23, 2005
    10
    It's so fun! Get it right away if you like RPG's!
  3. BillG.
    Apr 24, 2004
    0
    I hated this stupid game.
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