Classic Games Database
ClassicGames DB

Exile

Review
Also known as
Exile: Toki no Hazama e XZR II エグザイル〜時の狭間へ〜

An action RPG with platforming where you explore overhead and battle in side-scrolling dungeons.

Exile (XZR II) was originally released in 1988 for the PC-8801 by Nihon Falcom. The Sega Genesis version, developed by Riot and published by Renovation Products in North America, was released in 1991. The legacy year 1988 belongs to the original computer version, not the Genesis port.

About Exile

Exile is an action role-playing game for the Sega Genesis, functioning as a sequel to XZR. Its gameplay alternates between two distinct visual perspectives: an overhead view for world travel and exploration, and side-scrolling sections for combat and navigating dungeon mazes.

The protagonist, Sadler, is an assassin who returns to his village after a victory. His new mission involves pursuing a Crusader spy, which leads him to ally with a Templar leader. Together they journey across a fictionalized 13th-century globe, seeking a holy artifact believed to halt ongoing religious conflicts.

Character progression is handled through an experience system where defeating enemies grants points. Leveling up occurs automatically, improving Sadler's core attributes. His capabilities in combat include using swords and casting both damaging and healing spells. Economic activity is present, as towns provide venues for purchasing and selling weapons, armor, and other items.

Exile Screenshots

12 images
Title screen
Japanese title screen
Intro
The terrible war...
Talking to your first NPC
Buying stuff
Got quite a party there!
World map
Through the desert
Starting a platform level
Higher and higher...
Game over!