Ristar is also able to grab on to enemies and objects in mid-air and swing on them. Many pole-like structures are present to swing Ristar from one side to another, across gaps or to ascend or descend platforms vertically. Additionally, his elastic arms can merely be used for grabbing and/or throwing objects as well.īeyond attacking, Ristar's arms are also used as a method of projecting him through levels. The same motion also allows for opening treasure chests containing various items, or striking different parts of the environment, such as knocking trees over. Ristar's extendable arms are used as the main means of attacking enemies through extending his arms, grabbing the enemy, and pulling himself towards them into a 'headbutt' motion to defeat them. The player must maneuver Ristar through the level to its end, while avoiding damage from obstacles and enemies. Ristar plays as a 2D sidescrolling platformer, similar to games in the Super Mario or Sonic the Hedgehog series of video games, but focusing less on jumping and speed, and more on the use of Ristar's stretchable arms, which can reach in 8 different main directions. The character has additionally received various cameos in other Sega properties as well. While never receiving any sequels, Sega has re-released the game a number of times digitally and on Sega-themed compilations, including the Sega Forever line of releases for mobile devices. 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.

The game stars an anthropomorphic cartoon star who uses his hands and long, stretchable arms to both move and combat enemies. 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. Ristar is a platform game developed and published by Sega for the Sega Genesis, which released worldwide in February 1995. Be patient :-)Īkira Nishino, Takeshi Niimura, Hiroshi Aso. Unfortunately, this game is currently available only in this version. If you think that the game in your browser does not behave as it should, try to choose another online emulator from this table.

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