Status Daninokuni May 16, 2023
I didn't expect this game being such a masterpiece! Graphics are awesome, level designs are amazing, and its bosses are probably the best ones in the entire system.
Ristar (1995)
Android · Linux · Mac · PC (Microsoft Windows) · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Wii · iOS
3.51 from 180 ratings
474 members have it in their collection · 11 playing now · 132 backlogged · 45 wish listed
How long? Main story 3h · with extras 8h (from 3 logged playthroughs)
Ristar is a platform game developed and published by Sega for the Sega Genesis in 1995. A Sega Game Gear game, of the same name and genre, Ristar, was also released, which shared similar themes while possessing different level design and gameplay mechanics. The game stars an anthropomorphic cartoon star who uses his hands and long, stretchable arms to both …
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Ristar is a platform game developed and published by Sega for the Sega Genesis in 1995. A Sega Game Gear game, of the same name and genre, Ristar, was also released, which shared similar themes while possessing different level design and gameplay mechanics. The game stars an anthropomorphic cartoon star who uses his hands and long, stretchable arms to both move and combat enemies. Reception for the game has been generally positive, but the game's initial release was overshadowed due to the imminent ending of the Genesis's lifecycle and the succession of the Sega Saturn and other fifth generation video game consoles. While never receiving any sequels, Sega has re-released the game a number of times digitally and on Sega-themed compilations, and has occasionally given Ristar himself cameos in other Sega properties.
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Details
- Developers
- Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
- Publishers
- Sega, Sega Corporation, Sega Enterprises, Ltd., Sega Games, Tec Toy
- Genres
- Adventure, Platform
- Themes
- Action, Science fiction
- Steam
- View on Steam
Release dates
- Feb 16, 1995 (North_America) Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
- Feb 17, 1995 (Japan) Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
- Feb 18, 1995 (Europe) Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
- 1995 (Brazil) Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
- Dec 02, 2006 (Japan) Wii
- Dec 04, 2006 (North_America) Wii
- Dec 15, 2006 (Europe) Wii
- Sep 13, 2010 (Worldwide) Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Aug 09, 2017 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Android, iOS
Also available on
- Ristar (1995) · GG
Related
Bundled in
- Sonic Mega Collection (Nov 2002) · GCN, PC, PS2, XBOX
- Sonic Mega Collection Plus (Nov 2004) · PC, PS2, XBOX
- Sega Genesis Collection (Nov 2006) · PS2, PSP
- Arcade Portable (Dec 2007) · Handheld Electronic LCD
- Arcade Motion Classic (Dec 2008) · Plug & Play
- Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection (Feb 2009) · PS3, X360
- Sonic Mega Collection (Nov 2002) · GCN, PC, PS2, XBOX
- Sonic Mega Collection Plus (Nov 2004) · PC, PS2, XBOX
- Sega Genesis Collection (Nov 2006) · PS2, PSP
- Arcade Portable (Dec 2007) · Handheld Electronic LCD
- Arcade Motion Classic (Dec 2008) · Plug & Play
- Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection (Feb 2009) · PS3, X360
- Sega Mega Drive and Genesis Classics (Jun 2010) · LIN, MAC, NSW, Oculus Rift, PC, Steam VR
- Sega Genesis Classics: Series 2 (Sep 2010) · PC
- Arcade Ultimate (Nov 2012) · Handheld Electronic LCD
- Sega Genesis Classic Game Console (Dec 2016) · Plug & Play
- Sega Genesis Classics (May 2018) · NSW, PS4, XONE
- Sega Classics for Amazon Fire TV (Dec 2018) · FIRE
- Sega Genesis Mini 2 (Oct 2022) · Plug & Play
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Rating distribution
5 stars
28
4 stars
60
3 stars
71
2 stars
17
1 star
4
Community All Reviews Statuses
Status Daninokuni May 12, 2023
Started yesterday. The game looks and sound great. Controls are very charming. Reminds me Rayman with the character walking instead of running.
