Originally Posted by Defunct Games
EGM=7/10: When I started PS4, it seemed I wasn't going to enjoy it at all because of how slow the story developed. Well, it took a while, but I found myself really getting into this game. The weapons, the magic, the potions, the characters and their abilities were all great. On the down side, I thought the graphics should have been cleaner and less dithered, and the music was a minor disturbance. All in all, a good game for the PS series." -Al
Game Players 70%: How can Sega hope to compete in the RPG world with the top SNES RPGs like Final Fantasy III and The Secret of Mana if Phantasy Star doesn't evolve? Still, fans of the series are gonna find that the adventure is well worth the wait, if only to play the same game they fell in love with four-titles ago. And with the poor selection of decent Genesis RPGs these days, who's going to argue?" -Chris Slate
Game Informer 8/10: "Although this game may slightly (only slightly) disappoint fans of the series, Genesis owners should rejoice that another RPG is available on the Sega. However, the graphics are still mediocre and the control on the overhead view is sloppy. Overall, Phantasy Star IV is a good RPG that should pacify its fans." -Andy, The Game Hombre
Next Generation 3/5: "If you're one of the many RPG-starved Genesis owners who have been waiting diligently for this game, don't worry -- it's still plenty of fun. But with nothing that goes above or beyond the previous titles - including the same 'mysterious' end boss - the future of this series isn't very bright."