MobyRank MobyScore
Game Gear
80
3.6
Genesis
87
4.2
Windows
...
2.1

Description

The evil tyrant Greedy has arisen to control a solar system full of sentient beings. He has corrupted the leaders of each world and thereby enslaved the entire populace. He has also sent his minions in the disguise of planet natives into the worlds to enforce his rule.

A lush forest planet, the last planet in the tyrants agenda manages to send a call of help to the solar systems little ancient hero before being over run. However, Greedy has even managed to remove the great hero. Yet, he did not count on the interference of the hero's sun, Ristar.

The player takes control of Ristar in his attempt to liberate the solar system. Ristar can stretch out his arms to grab enemies and summarily headbutt them. His long limbs can also be used to climb up on various surfaces. Being a star adds more features to the gameplay.

Alternate Titles

  • "Ristar: The Shooting Star" -- Japanese title
  • "Dexstar" -- Working Title
  • "リスター ザ・シューティングスター" -- Japanese spelling


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User Reviews

Colourful, Bright, and Forgotten. Wii So Hai Bronze Star Contributing Member (338)

The Press Says

HonestGamers Genesis Dec 20, 2003 10 out of 10 100
Sega-16.com Genesis Jun 24, 2004 9 out of 10 90
GamePro (US) Game Gear Mar, 1995 4.5 out of 5 90
Retrogaming History Genesis Apr 07, 2008 9 out of 10 90
IGN Wii Dec 05, 2006 8 out of 10 80
All Game Guide Genesis 2007 4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars 80
GamePro (US) Genesis Feb, 1995 4 out of 5 80
Eurogamer.de Wii Jan 26, 2007 4 out of 5 80
GamesCollection Genesis Mar 30, 2010 8 out of 10 80
Defunct Games Game Gear Aug 11, 2007 65 out of 100 65

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Trivia

There was a lot of changes between Regions for Ristar. Example in Japan the Ice Planet's (Western's Freon or Japan's Elykiki) Boss was a Robotic Cat. In the Western versions it was a Ice Monster! Other odd changes were made like the story of the Legendary Hero was not in the Japanese version, Ristar was born from the wish of help from the Elder on Flora/Neer not the Son of an Giant handed Hero!


This entry was contributed by Corn Popper (69587), Foxhack (11890), Opipeuter Inconnivus Bronze Star Contributing Member (15142) and be34269 (138)
 

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