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Ristar

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Also known as
Dexstar Ristar Classic Ristar: The Shooting Star リスター ザ・シューティングスター

This platformer features a grappling mechanic for direct combat and exploration.

Ristar was released for the Sega Genesis in 1995, which is both the original and platform-specific release year.

About Ristar

Ristar is a game where the player controls a star character attempting to free a solar system from conquest. The antagonist, Greedy, has subjugated multiple worlds by corrupting their leaders and deploying disguised enforcers.

Gameplay involves using Ristar's extendable arms to grab and attack enemies, as well as to climb environmental surfaces. His nature as a star provides additional mechanics beyond these core actions.

The narrative begins when a forest planet sends a distress call, but the intended ancient hero is removed by Greedy. This leads to Ristar's intervention as the new agent of liberation.

Ristar Screenshots

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Title Screen
Jumping Around in the First Level
The
The boss is on the background... and you are not happy about that
Your first boss battle in the game
Starting Round 2
I actually never liked carrots
Oh no, what have I done? Water is rising!
I was just enjoying the view... trying to ignore the pesky flying insects
Hey, let's swim! There are nice things at the bottom
Sea exploration
I look funny today... and what's in that cage?