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Of all the games newly released on iOS through SEGA Forever, I think Ristar has come out the best. Granted, a big part of that is the improved emulator, but I also think that its mechanics and difficulty level suit the platform and its input methods better than something like The Revenge of Shinobi [Free]. The game itself is, in my opinion, an underappreciated classic from the Genesis library, the kind of game that could have been a big hit if it had only released a year or two earlier. In short, this is exactly the kind of game I'd like to see more of if SEGA means to stick to mainly Genesis games with the SEGA Forever initiative.
8
Ristar is a classic Genesis game better than most SEGA games overall. It has fun and unique gameplay and a cute protagonist! SEGA should definitely make a squeal to this game, eventually.
Ristar
iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Released On:
Aug 9, 2017
Metascore
Available after 4 critic reviews
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Generally Favorable
8.5
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Aug 16, 2017
80
Of all the games newly released on iOS through SEGA Forever, I think Ristar has come out the best. Granted, a big part of that is the improved emulator, but I also think that its mechanics and difficulty level suit the platform and its input methods better than something like The Revenge of Shinobi [Free]. The game itself is, in my opinion, an underappreciated classic from the Genesis library, the kind of game that could have been a big hit if it had only released a year or two earlier. In short, this is exactly the kind of game I'd like to see more of if SEGA means to stick to mainly Genesis games with the SEGA Forever initiative.
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Oct 17, 2020
8
Ristar is a classic Genesis game better than most SEGA games overall. It has fun and unique gameplay and a cute protagonist! SEGA should definitely make a squeal to this game, eventually.
SummaryThe evil tyrant Greedy holds the galaxy of Valdi under a reign of terror, spreading misery and darkness. But from the depths of space comes Ristar, a shining shooting star who is destined for greatness. Only his special powers can restore happiness to the solar system once again.
