This topic is for the purpose of discussing #3403: janus's Genesis Phantasy Star IV in 1:28:15.97

No one voted or commented yet? Ok, a 35 second improvement isn't going to be noticable on an hour and a half run. But it was a good reason to watch this game again. As always, Janus really knows his RPGs. Yes.

Having played this game to death, I am glad to see it continually being destroyed. Both this and the prior run have inspired me enough to finally register after lurking here for several years. Awesome job Janus!

well, I hope you TAS too, Jim!

As always, Janus really knows his RPGs

thank whoever - I'M bad with names - questionned whether using the wave shot or not was a good idea. It's always good to receive feedback/suggestions while the run is progressing. Just wondering : how would people feel about a 100% run (sidequests, references to previous games)?

I would certainly watch a 100% run, although the publishability might be questionable.

I fear that a 100% run might look weird, especially when as you have to go to certain dungeons at certain fixed times (not only to optimize movements but also as some become unavailable when The Edge is attainable). Though I would love to watch such a run, I'm sure this feeling isn't shared. Anyway, going to watch this actual run already, always love a PS4 TAS.

I would certainly watch a 100% run, although the publishability might be questionable.

my thoughts exactly. also it's funny how many people share the thought that they'd like to see a 100% run, but don't think other people share that desire.

I already voted Yes ... I'm not remembering perfectly the previous video right now, but ..... I think you were not bringing Demi to the last boss, you were leaving all five there .... if it was the case, did it save frames? =)

I fear that a 100% run might look weird, especially when as you have to go to certain dungeons at certain fixed times (not only to optimize movements but also as some become unavailable when The Edge is attainable.)

If I recall correctly, the only time-specific sidequests are The Ranch Owner (because everyone in Mile dies when The Edge opens) and Silver Soldier (because I don't know why.)

Ok, finished it, that was great. I just love watching Phantasy Star TAS.

Link to video

No one voted or commented yet?

Yeah, I wanted to watch this earlier, but I've been on vacation and had less access to emulators. Thanks to antd's encode, though, I could check this out. And it was fun to watch, as was the last run. Yes vote. Also, I recommend a screenshot involving attacking the crotch of Dark Force III (like we suggested with the previous version). Otherwise, maybe it would be cool to have a picture of the attack on Dark Force III (or was it II?) that looks like it flattens him.

Just wondering : how would people feel about a 100% run (sidequests, references to previous games)?

I would personally love to see a 100% version, although given the amount of debate on other games' 100% runs (Legend of Zelda in particular) I'm not sure it would fly with the judges . I would watch the hell out of it though esp. since PS IV is one of my favorite games. great job on the run as usual!

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hey, that's not what I suggested!

Seriously, a dialogue screenshot is not a good idea with this game. For both this run and the last run of this game, we've had suggestions involving Dark Force III. Could somebody get a screenshot from that boss?

Phantasy Star being my favourite serie, I will never thank you enough for having made a TAS of it. By the way, I am new, this video made me register after several years of watching from afar. if you want to use the following screen, feel free to use them (I created an account just for the sake of putting those pics) And here is an old pic I made a long time ago By the way (just wondering), Is it really usefull for Rika/Fal to have 2 claws equiped for each fight?I mean if there isn't such a big difference between 1 claw or 2 claws, we could save us the second part of the animation hypotheticaly.

it actually never occured to me... feel free to try it if you want

correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought 2 claws does double damage. for about double the attack animation time. I guess you would save equip time.

to me, the best screenshot would be the obscene damage done to any boss by a Tsu shot. That'll get somebody who's played the game very interested in the TAS at a first glance.

Never mind, I tried a few fights, you litteraly split your damage by 2 when fighting with one claw. (Somehow I was thinking that it wouldn't be such a big of a deal as long as you could use the command "attack", but yes it is a problem.)