Rhys
The first-generation protagonist, a prince whose marriage decision begins the branching lineage.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move the character or cursor |
|---|---|
A | Confirm a selection or interact |
B | Cancel or return to the previous menu |
C | Open the menu or confirm selected menu commands The exact function can vary by screen. |
Control notes
The game uses the standard three-button Sega Genesis controller.
Battle commands are selected from on-screen menus.
How it plays
How does Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom play?
Players explore an overhead world map, towns, caves, ruins, and other locations while speaking with residents and searching containers and chests. Encounters lead to turn-based battles in which the party selects attacks, techniques, items, or defensive actions from menus.
The story is divided into generations. Rhys makes a marriage choice that determines the next protagonist, and later generations offer further route changes. New party members, weapons, armor, techniques, vehicles, and areas become available as the chosen storyline advances. The objective is to uncover the truth behind the long conflict and reach the ending associated with the selected lineage.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom?
Buy the best affordable equipment before entering a new dungeon, and keep several healing items available because random encounters can be frequent.
Record marriage and route decisions separately if you want to see different generations. Explore towns thoroughly for recruits, shops, healing points, and story events, and use techniques strategically rather than spending all of the party's resources early.
Save before major choices and before difficult areas. The available characters, maps, and final events can change substantially between lineages.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Maia
A mysterious woman whose arrival at Landen places Rhys at the center of the conflict.
Mieu
A long-lived bio-mechanical companion who can join the party and provide combat support.
Wren
A recurring android companion associated with travel, technology, and the party's missions.
Nial
A later-generation protagonist reached through one of the game's family routes.
Sean
A later-generation protagonist whose story depends on the preceding generation's choices.
Crys
A later-generation protagonist appearing on a separate branch of the family story.
Aron
A later-generation protagonist associated with another route through the generational narrative.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Keep multiple save files before marriage choices and major story decisions.
- 2
Check every town and dungeon for chests, new party members, and equipment upgrades.
- 3
Use healing techniques and items before the party reaches critical health.
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