Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 890 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 965 fps | 784 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 939 fps | 763 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 887 fps | 721 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 809 fps | 657 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 913 fps | 730 fps | 593 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 978 fps | 783 fps | 626 fps | 509 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 709 fps | 567 fps | 454 fps | 369 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 986 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 959 fps | 779 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 822 fps | 668 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 905 fps | 724 fps | 588 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 880 fps | 704 fps | 572 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 832 fps | 665 fps | 540 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 948 fps | 758 fps | 607 fps | 493 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 856 fps | 685 fps | 548 fps | 445 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 734 fps | 587 fps | 470 fps | 382 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 532 fps | 426 fps | 340 fps | 277 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 877 fps | 712 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 814 fps | 661 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 913 fps | 730 fps | 593 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 861 fps | 689 fps | 560 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 809 fps | 647 fps | 526 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 799 fps | 639 fps | 511 fps | 415 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 685 fps | 548 fps | 438 fps | 356 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 603 fps | 483 fps | 386 fps | 314 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 587 fps | 470 fps | 376 fps | 305 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 554 fps | 443 fps | 355 fps | 288 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 505 fps | 404 fps | 323 fps | 263 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 457 fps | 365 fps | 292 fps | 237 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 391 fps | 313 fps | 250 fps | 203 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 284 fps | 227 fps | 182 fps | 148 fps |
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About
Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom, released in 1990, is a classic RPG that combines captivating storytelling with turn-based combat. Set in a rich fantasy world, players embark on a quest filled with treachery and adventure after a winged dragon abducts the protagonist's bride, Maia. This game is notable for its multi-generational gameplay, allowing choices that affect the outcomes and character relations across three generations, making it a standout title in the Phantasy Star series.
PC gamers who appreciate a blend of exploration and strategic battles will find joy in Phantasy Star III. Its engaging narrative and deeper character interactions cater to those who enjoy immersive gameplay, albeit with moderate difficulty that will challenge newcomers to the genre. The replayability factor is high due to the different paths players can take through each generation, ensuring varied experiences with each playthrough.
Given its solid rating of 77/100, Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom is worth a try for RPG enthusiasts looking for a classic that offers rich lore and engaging gameplay. Fans of retro PC games and those nostalgic for turn-based mechanics will especially appreciate its unique storytelling and character development elements.
Performance profile
Released in April 1990, Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom predates modern GPU acceleration as we know it today. It runs effortlessly on virtually any current hardware, including integrated graphics and entry-level laptops — framerate is limited by the engine, not the GPU.
Extremely light — Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
Storyline
The game begins in the city-state of Landen just before the marriage of Prince Rhys and the mysterious Lady Maia, who had washed up on the shores two months prior. Just as the vows were to be read, the bride was kidnapped by a flying dragon-like Layan spouting, "Filthy Orakian! Maia will not be yours!" before disappearing with the lovely princess to be. Prince Rhys, beside himself with grief and anger begins to set off with an army to find his bride and to destroy all of the last remaining Layan descendants but is soon stopped by his father, the king, and is told to cool his heels in the dungeon beneath the castle. He is soon let free though by Lena who wishes him well on his journey to find his bride. Throughout Rhys's quest to find his fiancé, he finds relics of the legendary war and makes alliances with strange bedfellows and old friends. His progeny take the story from after he finds Maia and soon realize that the world in which they live and history itself isn't what it appears to be.