Landstalker

aka: Landstalker: Die Schätze von König Nolo, Landstalker: Kōtei no Zaihō, Landstalker: Le Trésor du Roi Nole, Landstalker: The Treasures of King Nole
Moby ID: 6955
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An experienced treasure hunter named Nigel is on a quest to obtain the valuable Statue of Jypta. After successfully recovering and selling the statue, Nigel meets wood nymph named Friday, who is being chased by a trio of thieves. The thieves assume that Friday knows the location of the mysterious treasure of King Nole. However, she does not appear to have the exact location in mind, and instead relies on her senses to track it. She offers Nigel to accompany him on a long journey and eventually lead him to the coveted treasure.

Landstalker is an isometric action game with platforming, puzzle-solving, and light role-playing elements. Much of the game is spent in dungeon-like hostile areas, where Nigel must often fight enemies, jump, climb ladders and ropes, and throw objects to overcome obstacles and solve puzzles. Nigel can acquire better weapons and armor, as well as items that permanently increase his hit points and strength. In towns it is possible to talk to non-player characters and buy items in shops. There are optional quests in the game, which may reward the player with attribute-increasing items.

Spellings

  • ランドストーカー ~皇帝の財宝~ - Japanese spelling
  • 랜드 스토커 - Korean spelling

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Average score: 88% (based on 25 ratings)

Players

Average score: 3.9 out of 5 (based on 39 ratings with 5 reviews)

Amusing story told in an isometric environment cluttered with puzzles

The Good
The isometric view was a new way (in 1993) to play an action adventure. I don't want to say that Landstalker was the first isometric adventure game for the Genesis console, but it would be possible :) Actually a special controller was available for this game to better handle the isometric movement of Nigel, the main character. What I really liked are the chunky graphic style and the memorable sounds, as well as the story line told throughout the whole game. Also the puzzles are great, especially the riddles in the crypt of Mercator. I have played the game a few months ago (2006) and got addicted to it immediately!

The Bad
The end was very disappointing to me. A short dialog between Nigel and his appendage Friday, followed by the final staff roll. Such a tough game should provide a longer and more satisfying ending. The isometric view often forces you to guess where the next platform is. This drawback can only be overcome by trial and error.

The Bottom Line
When you are an old-school adventure gamer like me and love a high difficulty level Landstalker is a MUST to play. It's worth the time, even in the days of 3D-empowered movie-like blockbuster games. Go and get it!

Genesis · by hermitC (7) · 2006

King of adventure games

The Good
This was the first RPG I ever played and it has stuck in my mind. I compare all other RPG games that I ever play to this game and frankly none of them have really lived up to my expectations. The graphics are not very good since the game was made back in 1993. But you dont need good graphics because this game is extremely addictive and it will have you stuck to the screen form beginning to end. The music is cheery and is not exteremely complex but it is still good none the less.

The Bad
Since it was 1993 the graphics were not very good compared to games today. But that is really all I can say on the bad side because in my eyes Landstalker is flawless.

The Bottom Line
A must for anyone who can lay thier hands on it. That is if you have still got your SEGA lying around.

Genesis · by Horny-Bullant (49) · 2003

Still one of the best ever

The Good
Well the graphics and animation are excellent, even today. I think isometric perspective is great. Most of the outdoors is green, but I think it's one of the best overworlds ever, very pleasing to just explore. The dungeons are great too, the puzzles challenging, but fun. And the story and characters are very good. It's not a "save the world from damnation" type plot, though there is some threat to the security of the continent the game is set in. The game is mainly about Nigel and Friday's odd partnership and their quest for treasure and adventure.

The Bad
To be fair, the game is crude in some areas e.g the crude animation of landing a hit on or defeating an enemy. I can live with that, but some might not find it so acceptable. Jumping between platforms in isometry is a big challenge and source of frustration, but I think it's worth the effort.

The Bottom Line
Well I'd certainly recommend this game to people who like exploring attractive overworlds. On one hand, the difficulty of navigating an isometric world might hurt people's enjoyment, but on the other hand, the isometric view makes the world look and feel better.

The game is cute and pretty family friendly, except for odd bit of "mature" humor. The characters are fun and lovable. I think Nigel and Friday are like partners, despite the name "Friday" suggesting that she is his "Girl Friday". Well she's his "Girl Friday" and his "Tinker bell". She also treats Nigel like a boyfriend or little brother.

Genesis · by Andrew Fisher (697) · 2017

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Trivia

Development

It was originally going to be part of the Shining series, and was to be called Shining Rogue. When Climax and Sega split, the game was retitled.

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Game added by Alex Vo.

Wii added by Guy Chapman. Linux, Macintosh added by Foxhack. Windows added by lights out party.

Additional contributors: JRK, gamer_boy, MasterMegid, formercontrib, Patrick Bregger, Rik Hideto.

Game added July 17, 2002. Last modified January 27, 2024.