~Abtsract~
This mod was compiled for OpenBOR on 2/23/2010, by Nick :D/NickyP (Nick Pizanias). 

Phantasy Star! Good stuff, good stuff indeed. I like Phantasy Star (especially IV), and always wanted to make something with it's sprites. A traditional beat em up wouldn't really work with them though, since the sprites are sort of a cross between 3rd and 1st person... So, being the OpenBOR-addict I am, combined with my desire to challenge myself by making non-beat em ups into beat em ups, I figured out a way to use them as such. The result? Just wait and see!

~Gameplay~

The gameplay is meant to simulate a battle scene from either Phantasy Star II or IV. The difference, however, is that combat is not turn-based, it is real-time action. Enemies will chase after you to attack you, and you'll be doing likewise. Defeat all enemies to clear a stage!

Watch the "How To Play" animation ingame for more information.

~Game Modes~

There are 3 different game modes to play. Below is a description of each:

PSII - Play through stages from Phantasy Star II, using characters from the same game.
PSIV - Play through stages from Phantasy Star IV, using characters from the same game.
Cross Generation - Play through stages from various Phantasy Star games, using characters from both II and IV, and guest characters. 

This game is also 4 players by default. So, grab a friend or two and jump in!

~Controls~ 

This mod uses the attack1 and special buttons. 

A description of what each does:
Attack1 - Main Attack. Weak, but quick.
Special - Secondary Attack. For the most part, these are just attacks that are flashier and stronger, but take longer to perform. However, some Secondary Attacks may be weaker than Main Attacks, but have wider range or something of the like. Some characters do not have Secondary Attacks.

Remember to set these controls in Options->Control Options->Setup Player #!

PSP users: Simply use the eboot I have provided in .7z. Place PS2n4.pak into PSP/Game/OpenBOR/Paks
PC users: Similiarly, use the OpenBOR I've provided. Place PS2n4.pak into OpenBOR/Paks

~Characters~

There are 21 different characters to choose from, and players can't play as identical characters (ie, only one player can be Chaz etc). Each have differing power and ability; play around with all of them and find one that fits you!

~OpenBOR Version~

This mod was tested with OpenBOR version 3.2397. Windows PC and PSP users should just use the OpenBOR I have provided in the .7z. Though you can play this mod with a higher version of OpenBOR, I can't guarantee it will be the same, as in the updates some commands and features are modified.

