Phantasy Star II – Huey’s Adventure is one of those classic Genesis RPGs that somehow flew under the radar back in the day—probably because it was Japan-only until this English translation. You play as Huey, a scrappy little guy caught up in a bigger conspiracy, and honestly? The vibe is way more personal than the main Phantasy Star II story.

First thing you’ll notice: the pixel art holds up. There’s something about those chunky sprites and moody dungeons that just works. Combat’s turn-based but snappy, and you’ll be grinding a bit (it’s a 90s RPG, after all), but the pacing’s better than you’d expect. The translation’s solid too—no weird Engrish, just straightforward dialogue with a few surprisingly funny moments.

If you’ve played the original PSII, you’ll spot some familiar locations, but this feels like its own thing. It’s shorter, tighter, and honestly a great way to dip into the series without committing to a 40-hour marathon. Just don’t forget to stock up on healing items before the boss fights.