Ristar Reviews
One of the greatest platformers of all time - PERIOD.
- Posted Dec 10, 2006 2:35 pm GMT
- Recommended by 1 of 1 user.
- Gameplay
- 9
- Graphics
- 9
- Sound
- 9
- Value
- 9
- Tilt
- 9
- Difficulty:
- Just Right
- Learning Curve:
- 0 to 30 Minutes
- Time Spent:
- 10 Hours or Less
- The Bottom Line:
- "Immersive"
Here's the lowdown:
Story:
You play as the titular hero Ristar, son of the galaxy's Legendary Hero. When Ristar's father is captured by the evil Greedy, Ristar sets off to different planets across his galaxy to free them from Greedy's influence.
Gameplay:
In a slight change from the platforming norm - Ristar's arms - instead of his feet - are the emphasis for how he interacts with both his enemies and the environment around him. With a press of a button, Ristar will throw out his arms , grabbing an object or enemy and slam himself into it. The bosses are amazing - requiring strategy and timing in order to be bested. You are able to take four hits before you die - which sounds like a lot, but in the later levels and on the later bosses, you'll be wishing you had more!
Graphics:
For it's time, Ristar had AMAZING graphics - especially for a Mega-Drive game. Each world has its own theme (as is generally the norm for platformers) such as forest, fire, ice, music etc. and the graphics really help to make each world seem different from the last, with differentiating effects such as firebombs and musical notes.
Sound:
This game is filled with catchy tunes and memorable sound effects. Again, each world has a tune that is perfectly suited to it. Such as the calming and gentle music of the Ice World - to the harsh and strong music of the Lava planet.
Value:
Though this game may be beaten in a day - it is worth the experience, no self-respecting platformer fan can be without this their collection. Immense fun is to be had here!
Overall score: 9.0
More Player Reviews
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- Nintendo_Tom64's Score
- 9.0
- superb
Ristar should have been a Sega Mascot but wasn't perfect as Sonic back in the 90's. continue »
- Posted Jun 9, 2008 12:10 am GMT
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- Nintendo_Tom64's Score
- 9.6
- superb
One of the most enjoyable and memerable games I've ever had the pleasure to play. continue »
- Posted Jan 16, 2007 7:57 pm GMT
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- Nintendo_Tom64's Score
- 8.8
- great
Ristar is a masterpiece: breath-taking graphics, well-thought-out gameplay, and superior music and sound effects. continue »
- Posted Dec 23, 2006 9:18 pm GMT
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- Nintendo_Tom64's Score
- 10
- perfect
In the end, Ristar is an exciting tribute to old and new gamers alike. continue »
- Posted Dec 8, 2006 8:57 pm GMT
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- Nintendo_Tom64's Score
- 9.6
- superb
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Critic Scores
- Thunderbolt 10 / 10
- Sega-16 9 / 10
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User Videos
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Ristar Boss Rush Super Mode
A video of me playing Boss Rush in Super mode. Maybe the hardest challenge in the game, as you must face every boss in succession without taking a hit. Video taken from gameplay on Steve Snake's Fusion emulator (sorry, my Genesis is broken).
- Posted Jun 28, 2007
by zyxomma100 | 9'55" | 478 Views
- Posted Jun 28, 2007
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