Ristar
- Genres
- Platform Adventure
- Platforms
- Linux · Wii · PC (Microsoft Windows) · Mac · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Android · iOS
- Release
- Sega Mega Drive/Genesis Feb 16, 1995 Sega Mega Drive/Genesis Feb 17, 1995 Sega Mega Drive/Genesis Feb 18, 1995 Sega Mega Drive/Genesis 1995 Month only Wii Dec 02, 2006 Wii Dec 04, 2006 Wii Dec 15, 2006 Linux Sep 13, 2010 PC (Microsoft Windows) Sep 13, 2010 Mac Sep 13, 2010 Android Aug 09, 2017 iOS Aug 09, 2017
- Credits
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S
Sega
SE
Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
SC
Sega Corporation
SG
Sega Games
TT
Tec Toy
- Board status
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About
Ristar is a platform game developed and published by Sega for the Sega Genesis in 1995. A Sega Game Gear game, of the same name and genre, Ristar, was also released, which shared similar themes while possessing different level design and gameplay mechanics. The game stars an anthropomorphic cartoon star who uses his hands and long, stretchable arms to both move and combat enemies. Reception for the game has been 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 the game a number of times digitally and on Sega-themed compilations, and has occasionally given Ristar himself cameos in other Sega properties.
