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Ristar
Sign in to saveRistar is a 1995 platform game developed and published by Sega for the Sega Genesis. The game stars an anthropomorphic cartoon star who uses his hands and long, stretchable arms to both move and fight enemies. Reception for the game was 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.
Game data
- Released
- 1995-02-16
- User rating
- 4.19 / 5
- Genres
- Platformer, Action
- Platforms
- PC, iOS, Android, Genesis, Game Gear
- ESRB
- Everyone
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Key facts
- Video game.title
- Ristar
- Video game.image
- RistarGenesisCover.jpeg
- Video game.caption
- North American box art
- Video game.developer
- Sega
- Video game.publisher
- Sega
- Video game.designer
- Akira NishinoTakeshi Niimura
- Video game.producer
- Hiroshi AsoMakoto OshitaniYoji IshiiMinoru Kanari
- Video game.director
- Atsuhiko Nakamura
- Video game.artist
- Yuji Uekawa
- Video game.composer
- Tomoko Sasaki
- Video game.platforms
- Sega Genesis
- Video game.genre
- Platform
- Video game.modes
Article
8 sectionsContents
- Gameplay
- Plot
- Development
- Localization
- Reception
- Legacy
- Notes
- References
Ristar is a 1995 platform game developed and published by Sega for the Sega Genesis. The game stars an anthropomorphic cartoon star who uses his hands and long, stretchable arms to both move and fight enemies. Reception for the game was 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.
While never receiving any sequels, Sega has re-released Ristar several times digitally and on Sega-themed compilations, including the Sega Forever line of releases for mobile devices. The character has additionally received various cameos in other Sega properties as well. A Game Gear version of Ristar featured different level design and gameplay mechanics.
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Categories
1995 video gamesFictional characters who can stretch themselvesNintendo Classics gamesSega Genesis gamesSega video gamesSide-scrolling platformersSingle-player video gamesVideo games developed in JapanVideo games scored by Tomoko SasakiVideo games set in outer spaceVideo games set on fictional planetsVirtual Console games