Phantasy Star 0, released for the Nintendo DS in 2008 in Japan and in 2009 in North America, is an action role-playing game that continues the legacy of the classic Phantasy Star series. With traditional RPG elements and a multiplayer mode that supports up to four players, it offers both a rich single-player campaign and engaging cooperative gameplay. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic world and tells a story of adventure and discovery, featuring real-time battles and a unique visual chat system for communication between players.