100TH VIDEO REVIEW PHANTASY STAR - Happy Console Gamer

Revisiting my First Review of Phantasy Star 1

[@PeteDorr]

Amazing video Johnny, this makes me want to break out the game right now and start it up. You are so right though the animation is unbelievable and man those dungeons STILL hold up I love it.

[@ThePixelReport]

DUUDE! that was an EPIC episode!!! I loved the reboot of the first episode. Great production values also! I like how the master system cartridge zooms into the screen and transitions into the gameplay footage! The walk down the old neighborhood is touching everytime! back in 1991 i used to walk to my friends house down the road to play link to the past when it first launched! this was a classic HCG episode! congrats on 100! here's to 100 more!!

[@DakinRinone]

8 years later and I'm rewatching this again. Keep up the hard work Johnny

[@snowcon3]

Congrats man on the 100th video! I have to say, this one is honestly my favorite one that you've done so far. Your love of PS really shines through and makes this video fantastic. I agree 100% with your ending statement about the experiences we have with these games. It truly is amazing how something as simple as plastic and chips can evoke so much nostalgia and emotion, to a point where some of us are still talking about it today. Great job again man!

[@Gamester81]

Hey congrats on 100 vids Johnny. You're vids have evolved and continue to get better. I can't stand looking at my older vids personally. =) Great walk down memory lane too, and it would have been funny if you knocked on that house to invite yourself in. lol

[@dragonwake]

excellent video. i appreciate the history you pack into these reviews. absolutely a blast to watch! youre overall positive nature makes you one of my favorite people to watch on ye ol youtube. always a pleasure!

[@howiefeltersnatch7349]

thank you for the awesome post review . phantasy star was my portal to gaming back in 87 when I was a child . my favorite game still to date. 🖒🖒

[@DSan-kl2yc]

I started with Phantasy Star 4, kinda just fell into my lap when I was a kid and that game blew me away though I had seen great rpgs before. My memories of it were similar. I was like: "It's like an anime MOVIE" with all the cutscenes. I didn't know two things I learned from this video though. I played phantasy star from the GBA collection and I don't remember the cutscenes showed here. That's so sad if that was in the original and I never got to see it. And didn't even know it existed. I also didn't realize it was THAT early of a game. Seriously, I didn't know it helped codified the stuff or that it might be the first where you pick up characters as the story goes along that have their own distinctiveness like that. These things are so common that never dawn on me. But even without that, and the cutscenes(though that really does hurt me, makes me want to play a version with it), I was enjoying Phantasy Star one. The bright color palette, the fusion of magic in an advanced society with airports. I love that, I love thundercats, and like it was mentioned in the video, there was an obvious starwars inspiration. Though the star wars of those types, things seemed more run down while even with an evil king, phantasy star seemed more modern. In some ways it was only slightly futuristic, while also being fantastical, basically the balance is different. I didn't beat it though, I couldn't reach medusa in the second trip to her. So my favourite is still four. But I've always wanted to give it a second shot. In general I find rpgs from that nes era hard to play but Phantasy star is the one I've tried that I got furthest into. The world was just that enjoyable, it was more like things to come in the snes era. And to think it's that early on.

[@GreatGamingMoments]

What a great 100th video, just perfect! :D I can totally relate to how important this game was and is for you - for me it was Wonder Boy In Monster Land on the Master System from around the same time. Man the memories... you totally reminded me of my own mind-being-blown-for-the-first-time experiences with games at that time, and plus you did an excellent overview of Phantasy Star which indeed is an awesome game! Congratulations on 100 and here's to many more! :D

[@ShinobiSlots]

Love the video and I LOVE Phantasy Star I. My favorite game of all time. Sure, there are alot of excellent games since (e.g., Ocarina of Time, Symphony of the Night, etc.), but this was the game that really opened my eyes to RPGs and where I felt so immersed in the world they created. Absolutely amazing for its time and so polished for an 8-bit game. A gaming experience I'll always remember.

[@RyuHayabusa06]

Great video!!! I love how your enthusiasm for the game comes through. Like you, video games have had a tremendous impact on my life and I have so many great memories like the ones you described. Again, best gaming channel on KZbin by far. Keep the vids coming!!!

[@xCypres]

Wow, you're little speech towards the end kinda made me feel emotional.

[@ps3gamesncomicbooks]

your videos are really great man, i love how your so passionate about what you love :)

[@MoronUnited]

Fantastic video as always, keep up the great work. I really liked how you went back to your old neighborhood and shared some memories, it gives the video a great personal touch that we can all relate to.

[@spida1a]

Cool stuff. Love the nostalgic stuff Johnny! Proud to say that I've been with the channel since the beginning...keep it up! :)

[@TheOldBits]

Good on you for hitting such a great milestone. On ya mate, keep it up.

[@showersmoker]

Just finished a playthrough. It feels like a DD session in 8-bit form. It was a super grind heavy, with a ton of random encounters. I don't know how people got through this game without a walkthrough. I really enjoyed my time with the game though. Looking forward to diving into Phantasy Star II next.

[@VegasAceVII]

Yeah, back then it was all about what games your friends had! It was so much fun to go down to a friends and play their games and then come back to yours and you always had a completely different library of games. Loved it.

[@elbryan42]

Awesome review! :) The way you feel about Phantasy Star is the same way I feel about the original PC DOS version of Prince of Persia. Just seeing the animation, feeling the rhythm, and holding my breath for what was around the corner really made me see gaming as an artform.

[@Nick-ology]

The last bit about how video games are just plastic, but they can change our lives is exactly how I hold video games in my mind. Thank you for revisiting.

[@racastro]

excelent video Johnny, you made me remember my old neighborhood and walking to all my friend houses looking to borrow or play a game...good memories

[@colinDESU]

Thank you for sharing such special memories with us. That was a really cool video man.

[@Clesarie]

Absolutely your best video yet. You've realy just got a talent for capturing whats important. There is simply a reason why I dont subscribe to other gaming channels and its because no one can ever mach your passion.

[@benzo8686]

ive already watched this video 3 times lol, This was an AWESOME idea for your 100th video!!!! Its amazing how much more comfortable you become in front of the camera over the course of time. It REALLY shows!! Keep up the good work!

[@KenzGamesCollection]

It’s now 30 years later mate and Phantasy Star is now on the Nintendo Switch with some really cool options, I’ve started playing it and love replaying one of the greatest RPG’s ever made

[@Vectone]

i love that you always come back to phantasy star reviews :)

[@MrMavrik306]

back watching old episodes.. funny to look back and realise how many times you have mentioned the 3d dungeons lol, you really do love them

[@KaskelotenZebbe]

Great job as always. I actually thought about visiting my old neighbourhood yesterday just to get a nostalgic feel of it.

[@muragaru553]

Wonderful episode! Thanks for sharing your experiences with us. It's always great when you talk about Phantasy Star, because it evokes similar feelings I have for the original Final Fantasy. Congratulations on reaching 100 videos! Have a good day!

[@jvansplinte75]

congrats johnny , here is to the next 1000 vids, you rock!

[@nintenjoel]

Amazing video... I have similar stories as well and will (eventually) do a video response to this, I've been dying to visit my old neighborhood and see the places where I first started really getting into gaming. I added this video to my favorites and I very rarely do that. Excellent content as usual.

[@NEScapades]

That's awesome.. taking the trip out to the old neighborhood with your buddy's original copy of PS. I've taken trips to see family where I grew up and it's amazing the memories that can come back just by seeing an old store, house, creek, school etc. Great video Johnny and great game as well.

[@ItsATMDrums]

Was recommended this in 2023 and I couldn’t be happier

[@GardioxNebilim]

the re-imaging of your phantasy star review was great for the 100th episode. i hope to see one hundred more :D

[@cpthurme]

I'm playing this now and it holds up great. I feel like this game is ridiculously ahead of its time. The quality of art is timeless. Naka and Kodama are legends. The music is awesome too, I love how the catchy themes fade in/out during battles.

[@SplatterTrigger]

What a way to broadcast the 100th episode! True nostalgia here John.

[@zumdidum]

It's really interessting to see that someone shares the same intense and nostalgic memories about Phantasy Star 1 like me :-)

[@UnkleRenoGaming]

Fantastic review Johnny, I really want to give the series a shot after watching this video.

[@aolish]

wow, great 100th video! I remember the very first time I saw your FIRST video was actually the PS1 review video. This was the video that made me subscribe to you. Great job on the PS1 remake review video.

[@ezequielgomez7083]

Phantasy Star was my favorite RPG on Master System that my favorite character on Phantasy Star was Alis the Sega Mark 3 Cover Art was beautiful and amazing.

[@Thanetos11]

Congratulations on 100 videos Johnny. Here's to 100 more!

[@GrimlockHero]

Amazingly fun video. And thats why you are one of the best on youtube!

[@klaudkil]

gongratz buddy... keep it up your awesome

[@kinas182]

Good video gets you right into the game. I was thinking about the whole nostalgia thing the other day with games. My strongest one was playing snow brothers at a local store and thinking this is incredible, i think it`s when people making the games really get their closest to their creations as they can get that creates those moments.

[@Behrudy]

Holy crap! Another amazing episode Johnny! So great to see your reaction to your old neighborhood. ^_^

[@TheCompletionist]

Congrats on 100 episodes johnny. I still need to make time to play the original phantasy star but it is one game that I will absolutely play when the time comes.

[@UstedPopaDeTubo]

awesome review!! i totally love it!! you should do more deep reviews of phantasy star.

[@t3st3]

Awesome video review! :) Even though I've never owned a Master System or played Phantasy Star, I completely understand that sense of nostalgia. Sometimes I wish I could go back in time... :)

[@SilverMongooseVideos]

Been waiting for this video. Ah man, you can talk to the enemies. I had no idea. Man, this review really makes me want to keep playing this game but I have so many things due. Damn you Johnny!

[@yeahtheman]

Looks like a nice neighborhood to grow up in. Very cool video man.

[@NeonGenesisPlatinum]

Best game i had when i was younger, now i can't find a coppy and and very annoyed that i got rid of it (not that i can remember when or where!!) Congrats on the 100 video's Johnny, i love your work man, keep it up. Thanks from down under.

[@ProjectReality64]

love your channel and the podcast, think your the funniest one on there. Keep up the great work from another canadian :)

[@5k4k1dhtp]

Your reviews are so interesting, because they're not so much about the gameplay, but more about the history and impact of the game.

[@southpark1834]

Happy 100th video :) !!!!

[@MatticusFinch1820]

Another killer episode! You are one of the best on youtube keep it up! Ill be here for the 6000th episode!

[@Dreamewalker]

I like your reviews a lot and the games you review are great games. Keep it up.

[@KrackHead1231]

I thought u were gonna cry.it looked like u were holding back tears.I love the passion man.

[@davidhass3lh0ff]

congrats on 100 video's and another awesome review

[@VeganBytes]

its great to see you getting some daylight dude :) haha. anyways , congrats on the 100 vids !! looking forward to the next 100 ! :)

[@didma]

superb review,again, man. cant wait for ur next vid.

[@Pinzu__]

Great Job! keep'em coming.

[@jboypacman]

Congrats Johnny on your 100th video my friend.

[@kyosflame]

Man thats awesome going back to the old neighborhood knows that feel bro

[@DanVanDam]

fantastic review bud!

[@TheMetroidMurderer]

Congrats on 100 videos Johnny.

[@russell56443]

Awwww that was a Awesome Review!!! I have always been a gamer but by myself :0( I dont have these Great Memorys of playing with others ect... You were one Lucky Guy ;0)

[@Playalives]

I have the same Zelda shirt dude :) wish I had the SGGG one too though :D kick ass review John I think I'm gonna pop in Sonic's Ultimate Genesis collection and play this game for a bit.

[@Lorfarius]

Fantastic way to go back to Phantasy Star :)

[@Galactis]

PeteDorr sent me here! And nice review.

[@TheShinobiChef]

Great Video Johnny!!

[@dustpan85]

this video was awesome! it makes me wanna go back home.

[@biggamefreak]

Yet again, you made another high quality review. This video is full of facts, diagrams, gameplay and nostalgia. I have the game and you are forcing me to beat it. That will be my next game after I go through Shenmue.

[@121BigRed]

What a great way to cap off your first review. I agree with you, Phantasy Star has this charm that's hard to explain. I got a complete copy for a great price and its one my favorite games in my collection.

[@wesuda]

That was awesome, I have a couple of games that also make me feel nostalgic for the days of old :O

[@NyuuLP]

The grafics of the overworld don't look as good, but the combat looks awesome! The backrounds are so cool! Even I (born 1993) would like to have more games like that today. Greetings from Germany. Great 100th Video!

[@ArmageddonAxel]

Nice review as always. Also lol I see Evangelion in the background.

[@DRock7977]

The most ground breaking game ever and will star so forever and it hasnt got enough praise over the years.

[@amphitheatre]

Great episode!

[@shiv122]

Awesome stuff, as usual

[@Fauntleroy.]

Wow. Snatcher, Cosmic Fantasy, and Phantasy Star all in one montage. Serious retro gaming orgasm.

[@RachaelBrady]

I have to admit, I started out as a Final Fantasy fan. I started really late into playing Phantasy Star because my first PS is PS Online for the Game Cube. Then I tried the GBA release of the Genesis games. Wow, they are quite hard, the 3D dungeons made me dizzy. Anyways, I love the artwork for the game and was attracted to the character design. It's a very unique series. Nice review again!

[@marcioandre83]

Great gamem congrats. on 100 videos. The majority of us gamers have similar stories like me for example my friends use to come by to play mk 3 and other games on the mega drive. Or when I got my saturn staying hours and hours playing tomb raider or king of fighters or any other game. We make teams for the sport games and arcade and when one of us got a different system we combined to play in each others houses man those were the days.

[@Vonwert35]

Another great video!!!

[@Lotus-Son]

Oh I see, pullin' a George Lucas on us? Jk and congrats, Johnny. You and many others have made many of us gamers all over the world very happy and feel truly even closer and involved in this great, big gaming culture.

[@MrDebauch]

this review goes beyond the game to the overall experience... plus your review includes something most reviews never include......... the long term effects of the game. well done, and look forward to the next video and all gen gamers pod cast.

[@RPGswagman]

I don't know what would of happened if I didn't play Phantasy Star in 1990. I probably wouldn't be into RPGs or gaming in general. I owe so much to that game. A few years later Landstalker & Shining Force 2 would come out and have bigger impact on me. Back in the early 90's square didn't have much out in Australia so I always considered Sega to be the King of RPGs. Thank you for the Vid Johnny. Because of you more people will know about Phantasy Star.

[@battroidattack]

Really great personal retrospective and insight on Phantasy Star. It's so funny, my first experience with a next gen system after Atari 2600 was the Master System first and then the NES second. I played the hell outta Rambo, Hang On and Zillion at my friends house in his basement.

[@atmony]

Very nice review revisit thanks :) and im loading the rom into the emulator now lol

[@jacktsang05]

great review thanks so much

[@Taknar]

Cool re-review :P

[@cmcc212]

WTG on 100

[@Bert1268]

I like the part where you showed us you playing the game that was cool. Awesome video there is to much to say about it so i am going to keep it short and sweet awesome review.

[@0Banjo0]

I actually feel like playing this game now. Even after you said how much you loved it so many times before.

[@Stoni41]

nice episode!

[@stlouiscountry]

nice review!

[@samghost13]

Hy Today i played Phantasy Star again. Then i saw your video. Great! It is a All Time Classic!

[@Unicornguy]

I used to go to a friend's basement and play Nintendo and some Playstation... What a blast that was... Playing Zelda, Pokemon, Mario, etc... What classic memories!

[@jbineux]

very very nice ! Im getting that game myself this week .. my mother in law just found a copy of phantasy star complete in a thriftstore for 1$ ! im getting it next friday . Very nice vid Johnny you rock

[@Haseorunemanga]

I always miss watching your videos. :D You're always optimistic, guess that's why your the HaPpPY CoNsOLe GaMEr!

[@1ncognitus]

Great vid,Johnny! Nothing like walking down Memory Lane.