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Run Saber

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Control a genetically enhanced warrior to slash and climb through mutant-infested stages.

Run Saber was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1993 by Atlus; it was not an arcade game, so the SNES version is the original release.


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Released
1993
Genre
Perspective
Side view
Visual
2D scrolling
Size
517.76 KB
Rating
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About Run Saber

Run Saber is a side scrolling platform game set in the late 30th century. Its narrative centers on a scientist whose environmental restoration project malfunctions, releasing genetically altered monsters. To counter this threat, two of his earlier creations, the enhanced warriors Sheena and Allen, are deployed.

Players control one of these characters, each associated with a distinct elemental power. The gameplay involves navigating through five stages, confronting standard enemies as well as more significant boss and miniboss mutants. Movement options are versatile, allowing characters to jump, climb on surfaces, and slide.

Combat primarily utilizes a sword attack, which can be enhanced by collected items. Additional power ups restore health, grant extra lives, or enable a screen clearing special move tied to the character's elemental theme. The game's structure, involving successive levels with major adversaries, suggests a challenging pace.

Run Saber Screenshots

12 images
Title screen
Intro
The first level
Fighting some enemies while hanging from the ceiling
Attacking a mid-boss from above
Using a special attack against a mid-boss
Try not to fall of the plane while fighting the forst end-boss
The second level
Dodge the lightnings!
On a rooftop in front of a large city
Waiting for the right moment to jump
The boss of the second level