/vr/ - Retro Games

Saw a thread a while ago about Phantasy Star. Thought I would pop it in and play since I haven't played it since early 90's. The opening was fantastic for it's time but man I forgot how weak you were at the start. You basically have to fight one fight rest and fight one more until you are level 3 or 4. Please remind me if the game gets...not easier but at least a bit more smoother. And yes I'm doing this without a guide. Have my sheet of graph paper right beside me waiting.

Hey, /vr/, I just finished this game today (with the retranslation). It was alright, but those dungeons drove me insane, especially the Air Fortress If you didn't know the Wand exploit and I was caught off guard by the NPCs actually giving hints that I kept forgetting to write down. What does /vr/ think of it, since it seems overshadowed by its sequel (that I haven't played yet)?

Also, Phantasy Star Quadrilogy general, I guess.