Ristar
↗ 7.8%
😊 8.2/10
(Sega Genesis - US, Platformer)
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Sega
Published_By:
Sega
Released On:
01 Jan 1995
The evil tyrant Greedy has arisen to control a solar system full of sentient beings. He has corrupted the leaders of each world and thereby enslaved the entire populace. He has also sent his minions in the disguise of planet natives into the worlds to enforce his rule.
A lush forest planet, the last planet in the tyrant's agenda manages to send a call of help to the solar system's little ancient hero before being overrun. However, Greedy has even managed to remove the great hero. Yet, he did not count on the interference of the hero's sun, Ristar .
The player takes control of Ristar in his attempt to liberate the solar system. Ristar can stretch out his arms to grab enemies and summarily headbutt them. His long limbs can also be used to climb up on various surfaces. Being a star adds more features to the gameplay.
Ristar is a platformer where you control the protagonist as he navigates through different planets, fighting against Greedy 's minions and collecting power-ups to aid him in his quest for freedom. With its unique mechanics and challenging levels, Ristar is a game that will test your skills and keep you entertained.
The gameplay of Ristar is all about movement and strategy. You can stretch Ristar's limbs to grab onto distant platforms or use his headbutt attack to take down enemies. The game also features a variety of power-ups, including a star that makes Ristar invincible for a short period.
Ristar was released on the Sega Genesis in 1995 and has since become a cult classic among retro gamers. Its unique blend of platforming and puzzle-solving made it a standout title in the genre.
UPC-A:
010086015553 (USA)
Part #:
1555 (USA)
eBay Product ID:
5480 (United States)
EAN-13:
7891196046551 (Brazil)
ASIN:
B000035XQ1 (United States)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
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