在紅白機（Famicom/NES）時代，《火之鳥 鳳凰篇》雖然廣受好評，但從未推出續作。這主要是因為它改編自手塚治虫的經典作品《火之鳥》系列中的「鳳凰篇」，該篇章本身就呈現一個完整的循環故事，遊戲已能在單一作品中完整呈現劇情。加上當時的遊戲市場環境與技術限制，科樂美選擇專注於打造這部經典，而非急於開發多部續作。

從遊戲設計角度來看，本作並非純粹的動作遊戲，它融合謎題解謎與策略元素，與漫畫中探索生命與輪迴的主題高度契合。製作團隊認為一次性完整呈現即可，而不需要推出續作。再者，80年代紅白機遊戲的開發成本高、技術有限，能成功改編如此深刻的漫畫已屬難能可貴，推出續作風險也相對增加。授權因素亦不可忽視。《火之鳥》是手塚治虫的重要作品，單次改編便耗費大量心力，後續續作的可能性還涉及與手塚製作公司（Tezuka Productions）的授權與合作意願。

雖然沒有續作，但這款遊戲的關卡設計、畫面呈現以及動人音樂都深植玩家心中，成為紅白機時代的經典之作。至今，仍有許多玩家期盼《火之鳥》系列能以遊戲或動畫形式重製。從更廣的角度來看，雖然《火之鳥》系列有多部改編作品，但多數集中於單一篇章，這也反映出其故事的深度與廣度難以在單一遊戲中完整涵蓋，彰顯原作的豐富內涵與持久價值。

During the Famicom (Nintendo Entertainment System) era, Hi no Tori: Houou-hen (Phoenix Chapter) was a highly acclaimed game, yet it never received any sequels. This was largely because it was adapted from Osamu Tezuka’s classic Phoenix series, specifically the “Phoenix Chapter,” which already presents a complete, cyclical story. The game was able to fully capture this narrative in a single installment. Combined with the market environment and technological limitations at the time, Konami chose to focus on perfecting this iconic work rather than rushing to develop multiple sequels.

From a game design perspective, Hi no Tori: Houou-hen was not just a straightforward action game. It incorporated puzzle-solving and strategic elements that aligned closely with the original themes of life, reincarnation, and human nature explored in the manga. The careful design likely led the development team to conclude that a single, well-executed adaptation was sufficient. Additionally, developing games for the Famicom in the 1980s came with high costs and technical constraints, making the successful adaptation of such a profound manga already an impressive achievement. Producing a sequel would have posed additional risks.

Licensing considerations also played a role. Phoenix is a major work of Osamu Tezuka, and adapting it once already required significant effort and resources. Any potential sequels would have involved negotiating licensing and cooperation with Tezuka Productions, which at the time may have been a limiting factor.

Despite the lack of sequels, the game’s level design, visual presentation, and memorable music have left a lasting impression on players, cementing it as a classic of the Famicom era. Many fans still hope to see remakes of the Phoenix series in either game or animation form. Looking at the broader picture, while the Phoenix series has inspired multiple adaptations, most focus on individual chapters, reflecting the narrative’s depth and breadth, which is difficult to fully capture in a single game. This underscores the original work’s richness and enduring value.