Alright, so Phantasy Star II – Anne's Adventure is one of those classic Sega Genesis RPGs that feels like it got lost in time—but in a good way. You play as Anne, who’s basically the cool, underrated hero of this side story. The game throws you right into it: wandering towns with that crunchy synth soundtrack, talking to NPCs who give you just enough cryptic hints to make you feel like a detective, and then diving into dungeons where the turn-based battles actually make you think.

It’s got that old-school charm where you’ll scribble down notes because the map’s in your head (or on graph paper, if you’re fancy). The enemies hit hard if you’re not careful, and there’s something satisfying about grinding just enough to afford that new sword before tackling the next boss. The story’s simple but pulls you in—Anne’s got this quiet determination, and the world feels bigger than what’s on screen.

If you’ve played the main Phantasy Star II, this is a neat side chapter, but it stands fine on its own. Just don’t expect modern hand-holding. You’ll get lost, you’ll die, and you’ll love it anyway. Classic RPG vibes all the way.