Not only one of the best Genesis RPGs, but one of the best Genesis games.
Since RPGs have a heavy anime influence, the graphics show that influence quite profoundly. The characters have big eyes, strange hair colors, and exaggerated features. The world of Phantasy Star II is enormous and populated with a variety of creatures. The creatures are well drawn and very detailed. The music is very memorable and catchy. I can recall the music when you are wondering around between towns and the battle music instantly. The music when you are in a town seemed to be inspired The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai theme (I applaud you if you remember that movie, yet alone, the music). The game play is your typical role playing game; you kill monsters in random encounters and gain experience and money. The game is large and spans two different worlds. You ultimately get a party of eight, but you only get to take three at a time besides your character. The dungeons are large and convoluted, which makes the game challenging. Good thing it came with a hint book packed with it or else I still might be traversing some of those dungeons.
I am not into RPGs like I used to be, but back in the day, Phantasy Star II was one of my all time favorites. I enjoyed a more futuristic setting instead of the traditional medieval fantasy setting. The music really set the atmosphere of the game and helped make Phantasy Star II one of the most memorable games I played on the Genesis.