The Story of Ristar

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A history and overview on Ristar, the forgotten Sega platformer released in 1995. Learn the characters origins and why it failed to catch on like Sonic the Hedgehog.
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  • @chadtronic
    @chadtronic8 жыл бұрын

    Ristar's design always seemed really iconic to me, it's a shame Sega never gave him much love. :(

  • @DumDoDoor

    @DumDoDoor

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Chadtronic I would say the same Chad.

  • @trapqueen7588

    @trapqueen7588

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Chadtronic its a shame there never were a third popular mascot :(

  • @DumDoDoor

    @DumDoDoor

    8 жыл бұрын

    nick medley Keep bringing this up to SEGA and who knows. ;)

  • @matthewford8977

    @matthewford8977

    8 жыл бұрын

    +nick medley what about sony's mascot crash he was petty popular when he was around

  • @RedAvient

    @RedAvient

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Chadtronic Well, this is Sega were talking about.

  • @GamingHistorian
    @GamingHistorian8 жыл бұрын

    Ristar is one of my favorite games. I had fun researching for this episode! Hope everyone has a great holiday season and a happy new year!

  • @legoindianajones9854

    @legoindianajones9854

    8 жыл бұрын

    FINALLY A NEW EPISODE!!! THANK YOU!!

  • @kingkaza

    @kingkaza

    8 жыл бұрын

    wait didn't you already do ristar?

  • @JakeStars

    @JakeStars

    8 жыл бұрын

    That feeling is with me when I play drill dozer

  • @DrymouthCWW

    @DrymouthCWW

    8 жыл бұрын

    same to you GH. there's a reason you get no dislikes! good work

  • @somedeerboi

    @somedeerboi

    8 жыл бұрын

    great episode

  • @justanotheryoutubechannel
    @justanotheryoutubechannel5 жыл бұрын

    Ristar would’ve been the perfect character for the Saturn. The game looks beautiful on the Mega Drive, and phenomenal for the Game Gear, so I can imagine how mind blowing this would’ve been on a 2D powerhouse like the Saturn.

  • @gcnelite5983

    @gcnelite5983

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hol' up it came out for the Game Gear?

  • @TheMDbauS

    @TheMDbauS

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@gcnelite5983 kzread.info/dash/bejne/hayYqshqqN2Wp5c.html

  • @gcnelite5983

    @gcnelite5983

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh damn I gotta get that soon

  • @japhreal

    @japhreal

    4 жыл бұрын

    Besides the sprites on ristar looks so 3D ish So a saturn game wouldn’t be out of hand

  • @russiancheems2275

    @russiancheems2275

    3 жыл бұрын

    It even has the planetary theme holy crap they seriously missed a marketing idea

  • @Modtro64
    @Modtro648 жыл бұрын

    A truly great game. Also the Japanese version had a few differences. Biggest one is the beginning. There was no hero. The galaxy had sent prayers to the Star Goddess "Oruto" who sent Ristar to save the Star system But I truly wish a Ristar 2 would be made someday or at least a remake. I mean could you imagine Ristar on 3DS or PS4 or any system? It would be such a beautiful game. Who agrees with me?

  • @rootykazooty351

    @rootykazooty351

    5 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. Brilliant game. Ristar > Sonic and Mario

  • @Tiripsroirraw

    @Tiripsroirraw

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agree, honestly sega missed a big opportunity with Ristar. I love Sonic and all, but after " Sonic 3 / Sonice & Knuckles " I lost interest. I know Sonic is pretty much the main star of sega, like how Mario is the star of Nintendo. But they really should've put more effort into making a series for Ristar. The music, colors, atmosphere, gameplay is so vibrant, timeless. I don't remember seeing much promo for this game when it was released. I saw the cover of the game inside of a gaming store in a mall called " Kaybee Toys" ( fall 1995 ), and the cover grabbed my attention, got it for Christmas that year and I was so HAPPY. I still play it as of now

  • @Lumberjack_king

    @Lumberjack_king

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wait so that means there was no father who ristar had to save

  • @gametrickplayer

    @gametrickplayer

    Жыл бұрын

    I do

  • @xenophanessonic821
    @xenophanessonic8215 жыл бұрын

    Japanese Version Ristar has a password named "feel," a password which activates invincibility, stage select and hidden item sight. It makes so much sense after this

  • @lotsofgames
    @lotsofgames8 жыл бұрын

    I first played Ristar when I had sega channel. I have the steam version today and it really is a fun platformer.

  • @SeattleSundown

    @SeattleSundown

    8 жыл бұрын

    Whoa.. Forgot all about the SEGA Channel. Way ahead of its time. How much was that, per mo, back then?

  • @lotsofgames

    @lotsofgames

    8 жыл бұрын

    It really was ahead of its time. I think when I had SEGA Channel it was $14.95 a month. The best part was that I got to play new games that were not yet in the stores. I was able to finish Vectorman before the game went to retail.

  • @SeattleSundown

    @SeattleSundown

    8 жыл бұрын

    ***** I had a cousin who had it back in the day and it blew my mind. Im a "physical cart" type of person, but thats actually a perfect price point. If they could've went on, I think it would've done well.

  • @KageMaxwell

    @KageMaxwell

    8 жыл бұрын

    That's where I played a lot of my favorite Sega Genesis games. It just made more sense to have Sega Channel than to buy all those games. That's also how I got to play Pulseman, Golden Axe 3, and Megaman and the Willy Wars. That thing was ahead of it's time.

  • @michaelaizen1137

    @michaelaizen1137

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@SeattleSundown Microsoft has that Xbox pass thing, but Sega did that in the 90s with sega channe. Way ahead of their time.

  • @arcticpandesal
    @arcticpandesal6 жыл бұрын

    Man, I absolutely loved this game as a kid, but no other kids around me knew about it. Even today my friends don't share fond memories of Ristar the same way I did. Your video made me feel that my appreciation with the game was worth it. Thank you, and I'll definitely get this on Steam.

  • @cormano64
    @cormano648 жыл бұрын

    This game is a Mega Drive masterpiece. Thank you so much for giving some much deserved love for Ristar. Your channel is also awesome because of your VERY professional hard work, we're talking basically TV-level here. I'm legitimately proud of you, man.

  • @GameplayandTalk
    @GameplayandTalk8 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that Game Gear version actually looks really good, all things considered.

  • @samhutchinson2268

    @samhutchinson2268

    8 жыл бұрын

    yeah thats what I thought

  • @Gambit771

    @Gambit771

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Gameplay and Talk Looks better on the actual screen.

  • @financial9928

    @financial9928

    6 жыл бұрын

    Agreed.. I knew there was a Game Gear version of Ristar out there but never paid it much mind. Seeing it here for the first time, it was honestly quite impressive. May have to give it a go some time!

  • @3face857

    @3face857

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, it makes Sonic Blast even worse now that I know how good a Game Gear game could actually be.

  • @Untouchaable
    @Untouchaable8 жыл бұрын

    This will be the first gaming channel I'd show my children. You will inform them about my childhood games while being entertaining and family friendly at the same time.

  • @lemmingrush

    @lemmingrush

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Intimidation Yup watch it w/ my 5 yo all the time. Have fun tracking down some of the stuff they like from them...

  • @culwin

    @culwin

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Intimidation I make my kids watch Pewdiepie as punishment

  • @GamingHistorian

    @GamingHistorian

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Intimidation Aww...that's sweet :)

  • @KirbyStar776

    @KirbyStar776

    7 жыл бұрын

    2014 pewdiepie?

  • @playnejaymes

    @playnejaymes

    6 жыл бұрын

    All your history is pretty good to

  • @illustriouschin
    @illustriouschin4 жыл бұрын

    What I appreciated about this game was the excellent colorful artwork and solid gameplay, in similar fashion to the Kirby games. It didn't feel like another cash-grab platformer. It was one of the best Game Gear games.

  • @brandonwilliams6119

    @brandonwilliams6119

    3 жыл бұрын

    Speaking of Kirby, Ristar did the whole Milky Way Wishes thing before Kirby did. But who did it better? That’s a matter of personal preference.

  • @jonnyblanka

    @jonnyblanka

    6 ай бұрын

    cash grab.. I see what you did there...

  • @Igorcastrochucre
    @Igorcastrochucre8 жыл бұрын

    You know what I just realized? Sonic Unleashed's night half and Sonic Boom's combat revolve around Sonic combating using his extendable arms/enerbeams, this might be a coincidence, but damn picture those games with Ristar instead, such missed oportunities.

  • @avideogamemaster

    @avideogamemaster

    7 жыл бұрын

    I noticed the same thing

  • @littlefieryone2825

    @littlefieryone2825

    6 жыл бұрын

    My fan theory has always been that the Werehog was based on a prototype for a new Ristar game. Only good reason I can think of for a werewolf to have Mr. Fantastic arms.

  • @autobotstarscream765

    @autobotstarscream765

    4 жыл бұрын

    I've been thinking for years that the Werehog was an attempt to revive Ristar gameplay and see if it was viable to revive the franchise.

  • @brandonwilliams6119

    @brandonwilliams6119

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ristar with Night Time Unleashed Mechanics when??

  • @marplatense31
    @marplatense318 жыл бұрын

    I wish Sega would bring Ristar back.

  • @howdoiputthecheeseintheove8437

    @howdoiputthecheeseintheove8437

    8 жыл бұрын

    Nah,there too focused with sanic

  • @SpiralPegasus

    @SpiralPegasus

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Dan Man10 Gaming IF ONLY REESTAR COULD *2FAST* HE WOULDN'T GOT FASTED BY SANIC

  • @howdoiputthecheeseintheove8437

    @howdoiputthecheeseintheove8437

    8 жыл бұрын

    YEAHHHHHHHH and the porn

  • @kohul_sol5105

    @kohul_sol5105

    8 жыл бұрын

    But what if..Ristar '06?

  • @ChristopherSobieniak

    @ChristopherSobieniak

    8 жыл бұрын

    +MisterMister that would've worked a lot better! There's too much feeling in that one!

  • @TheOneHamster
    @TheOneHamster8 жыл бұрын

    One of the few games I complete once every year again and again. I love the great soundtrack and the overall cheerfull theme of the game. Sad that there isn´t much love anymore for Ristar...

  • @RarefoilB
    @RarefoilB8 жыл бұрын

    I think what should have happened with Ristar is that a port to the Sega Saturn should have been made concurrently with or even overtaking the Genesis original. It would have gotten more attention that way, even if it wasn't a 3D game, it would look spectacular, and there would have been more reason to make sequels. But that's just an idea.

  • @inendlesspain4724

    @inendlesspain4724

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sega of America (and specially it's president, Berny Stolar) thought the Saturn's american catalog of games should only have 3D games (despite the console's 3D capabilities being implemented as an afterthought and not so well) and nothing else, ignoring any other 2D game from Japan (or anywhere in the world, really) regardless of actual quality. And by "regardless of actual quality" I mean they wouldn't bother with any 2D games no matter how good they might be, but they'd release anything 3D even if the games themselves are bad because, basically, Bernie thought the regular customer was just dumb and would immediately jump to the Saturn because of the sheer amount of 3D games, not realizing that the PS1 was a much better option because it also had 3D games and, unlike Saturn games, they were actually good. Not only they had it against 2D games, but also RPGs. Two genres that made the Saturn great in Japan, which in turn spawned lots of quality titles that never came to the west (I think some came to Europe, though) all because of a stupid brainless business strategy that didn't even make any sense.

  • @brandonwilliams6119

    @brandonwilliams6119

    3 жыл бұрын

    Also not to mention Ristar on the Saturn wouldn’t have the compressed voicelines and they could even go above and beyond with arranging the soundtrack like MMX3 on the SNES compared to it’s PS1 and Saturn Counterparts for example.

  • @ItsDanielPika
    @ItsDanielPika8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Norm. I love Ristar, but nobody i talk to even knows about it. I have been trying to track a physical copy for awhile, and it's so rare. It's really unique, colorful and fun, and i'd love to see more of it

  • @adambrown1837
    @adambrown18378 жыл бұрын

    2:17 "By the flaming pubes of Sonic..." hahaha

  • @GamingHistorian

    @GamingHistorian

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Adam Brown The 90's were strange!

  • @ninjanizzle

    @ninjanizzle

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Adam Brown LOL well spotted

  • @samhutchinson2268

    @samhutchinson2268

    8 жыл бұрын

    omg, im actually lost for words!

  • @Phobos_Anomaly

    @Phobos_Anomaly

    8 жыл бұрын

    +dkillah678 Perhaps some Americans see you that way. I do not.

  • @samhutchinson2268

    @samhutchinson2268

    8 жыл бұрын

    +dkillah678 has your life led you to writing out instructions for pot noodle's again? 😉

  • @wealiveandliving
    @wealiveandliving4 жыл бұрын

    I honestly loved this game when it came out! I never actually met anyone who's played it! Good review thanks for all your post!

  • @philippebarillecavalier9275
    @philippebarillecavalier9275 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this episode. I owned only three Genesis cartridges, the rest was rental. One of those three was Ristar! I recall first seeing it at a friend's place. As he played, I thought this is one of the most interesting games I had ever seen. And everyone who saw that game found it remarkably original.

  • @henderstech
    @henderstech7 жыл бұрын

    I rented this from our local video store when I was really young I barely remember it. Thanks for this video, it brought back alot of good memories.

  • @UnknownImages
    @UnknownImages8 жыл бұрын

    This is really well done. I'd love to see a video like this for Kid Chameleon, and/or Lost Vikings.

  • @SuperPiposaru
    @SuperPiposaru8 жыл бұрын

    I love how calm this channel is. It's always a treat when a new video is uploaded.

  • @bluedragon3088
    @bluedragon30888 жыл бұрын

    I love playing ristar on the Sega mega drive collection on my PSP, it's a shame that there wasn't a ristar franchise. This video makes me want to go back and start playing ristar again, BUT I temporary gave the Sega mega drive collection to a friend back in 2009, and I still don't have that game back 😔

  • @Illerhas
    @Illerhas8 жыл бұрын

    Growing up, this was one of my favorite games of all time. I was 6 when it came out, and i still own the cart and Genesis that i had from then. In fact, i have Ristar in my Genesis hooked up to my T.V. I still like to sit down and play it from time to time

  • @SJC82
    @SJC826 жыл бұрын

    I like how the first 3 and a half minutes are intro + how to pronounce Ristar.

  • @outsidercain3038

    @outsidercain3038

    5 жыл бұрын

    and conclude with "well, doesn't matter at all"

  • @fuzzydunlop1753

    @fuzzydunlop1753

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey, if you're gonna spend 15+ minutes talking about a game you might as well try to pronounce it correctly.

  • @Larry
    @Larry8 жыл бұрын

    Who is PJ Ristar? I saw the name crop up in a few segments of your footage. But it's a shame the stretching mechanic wasn't really used else where, the only game I can think that even comes close is Chameleon Twist on the N64.

  • @ShadowLady1

    @ShadowLady1

    8 жыл бұрын

    What about the Werehog in Sonic Unleashed?

  • @sirspookybones1118

    @sirspookybones1118

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Para Soul Thats completely different from Ristar

  • @praxicoide

    @praxicoide

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Larry Bundy Jr Mischief Makers on the N64 has you grab and toss enemies.

  • @Real_The_Goof

    @Real_The_Goof

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Larry Bundy Jr I'd say Sonic Unleashed used it.. despite what others might say...

  • @RarefoilB

    @RarefoilB

    8 жыл бұрын

    I believe it's short for "Project Ristar." It's the name the developers gave themselves.

  • @NemtYT
    @NemtYT8 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear more about the history of Ristar, a game I never played in my youth but enjoyed eventually when I was in college. A stark contrast to other attempts to cash in on the mascot craze on Genesis - Socket in particular comes to mind.

  • @bartoman2
    @bartoman28 жыл бұрын

    finally someone talking about Ristar, it was one of my favourite games back then, but doens't get much love lately :)

  • @Automatik234
    @Automatik2348 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad, I found it boxed for 10 euros. In 2015!

  • @setLillie

    @setLillie

    8 жыл бұрын

    Is that cheap I am American

  • @Automatik234

    @Automatik234

    8 жыл бұрын

    Flame Elements That's about 11$. But it came without manual.

  • @Gra-go5nv

    @Gra-go5nv

    8 жыл бұрын

    Where in EU are U from?

  • @Automatik234

    @Automatik234

    8 жыл бұрын

    Gra130503 Austria.

  • @Gra-go5nv

    @Gra-go5nv

    8 жыл бұрын

    Automatik so hi from germany!

  • @malkavian5
    @malkavian58 жыл бұрын

    Ristar was amazing. I really enjoyed this game, but it was quite difficult.

  • @fuzzydunlop1753

    @fuzzydunlop1753

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah it was pretty awesome, I definitely have some fond memories of playing this on my buddy's megadrive (I had a snes).

  • @judahbeeisrael1446

    @judahbeeisrael1446

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @bluebomber5618
    @bluebomber56188 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic game, I actually just recently bought it for my Mega Drive (Genesis) and it was game number 1.000 in my collection!

  • @mechamanmike2450
    @mechamanmike24503 жыл бұрын

    This was one of the games that made me fall in love with video games as a kid.

  • @EagleKnight
    @EagleKnight8 жыл бұрын

    This video was so worth to watch! Thanks, Gaming Historian! You're amazing!

  • @EposVox
    @EposVox6 жыл бұрын

    Huh. I actually really want this one.

  • @AmandeepSingh-yc2qo

    @AmandeepSingh-yc2qo

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can download it on playstore

  • @mrdollyman5675

    @mrdollyman5675

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its available on mobile, actually

  • @thejohnquixote
    @thejohnquixote8 жыл бұрын

    I remember being on vacation in Florida when I was 9, with my mom and sister, when I cane across Ristar in the discount bin at an EB Games store. I begged my mom for about 10 minutes to buy it for me, even though I knew nothing about it, and even lied about having played it before just to convince her to buy it. I regret nothing. Would love to see the history of my other Genesis favorite, Dynamite Headdy. Always felt that game never got the attention it deserved (that, and it was the first game I actually bought with my own money so it holds a special place in my heart).

  • @Mekartur

    @Mekartur

    3 жыл бұрын

    I see you, my friend. Ristar and Dynamite Headdy are both my favorite games in Genesis Mega Drive.

  • @schwindsichtigaderechte5293
    @schwindsichtigaderechte52938 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant, can't wait for the next one!

  • @thehumbleone1983
    @thehumbleone19837 жыл бұрын

    Love Ristar as kid shame it deserves more love

  • @WaddleDee105
    @WaddleDee1058 жыл бұрын

    Ristar is easily the most overlooked platformer out there. So damn good!

  • @cliffturbo2146

    @cliffturbo2146

    6 жыл бұрын

    WaddleDee105 easily Kirby’s biggest rival, ehh? 😏

  • @haroldcallabrass6991

    @haroldcallabrass6991

    4 жыл бұрын

    More of pulse man.

  • @dapperfan44

    @dapperfan44

    8 ай бұрын

    ​@@haroldcallabrass6991Not anymore. Pulseman is now on the Switch. Ristar still isn't, but he is on the Genesis mini 2.

  • @albertoavena
    @albertoavena3 жыл бұрын

    I remember me and my brothers playing the hell out of this game in the mid-90's! This game was dope and wish they would bring it back!!

  • @kristopherb8046
    @kristopherb80468 жыл бұрын

    One of the best games of my childhood.

  • @Dastivus
    @Dastivus8 жыл бұрын

    Once again a great video, and really interesting and very well presented. Thanks!

  • @NewController01
    @NewController018 жыл бұрын

    Do you plan on doing one episode based on the VectorMan series?

  • @ryanamberger

    @ryanamberger

    8 жыл бұрын

    Everyone like this, one of my favorite Genesis games.

  • @Easilypleased23

    @Easilypleased23

    8 жыл бұрын

    Omg yes Vectorman!

  • @MetalPcAngel

    @MetalPcAngel

    8 жыл бұрын

    +NewController01 MUST HAPPEN.

  • @GamingHistorian

    @GamingHistorian

    8 жыл бұрын

    +NewController01 Did love me some VectorMan back in the day...

  • @zalternative1

    @zalternative1

    7 жыл бұрын

    Gaming Historian TOASTY

  • @Fiends4
    @Fiends48 жыл бұрын

    Another great episode, you are so thorough and I love everything you release.

  • @FerdinandLudens
    @FerdinandLudens8 жыл бұрын

    Such an underrated gem. Awesome video!

  • @trexslapfight
    @trexslapfight8 жыл бұрын

    Ristar is a beautiful game. It's one of the top games to break out and show Nintendo fan boy's that the Genesis was on par with the SNES in terms of graphics and music.

  • @skunthundler

    @skunthundler

    6 жыл бұрын

    Eric Heil Ristar is a great looking and sounding game, but the snes was still more powerful in graphics and music.

  • @toastymansabe

    @toastymansabe

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'll admit that it looks cool but by that time DKC 2 was already out

  • @rootykazooty351

    @rootykazooty351

    5 жыл бұрын

    Best 16-bit graphics are the "boss" levels on The Lost World: Jurassic Park, on the Mega Drive. Particularly T-Rex Escape, Raptor Chase and Pteranodon Attack. All done with no FX chip. Games like Vectorman 2, Alien Soldier and Flink show what the Mega Drive can do. And the MD has higher resolution - 320x224 vs 256x224 meaning 25% more on screen. The much faster processor of the MD just seals the deal. The fact the MD came 2 years before the SNES, and was cheaper, is often overlooked. SNES is awesome for RPG's, where resolution and slowdown aren't usually effected by these limitations.

  • @DanTabarez
    @DanTabarez8 жыл бұрын

    i remember the soundtrack was amazing .... good video

  • @bleachie
    @bleachie Жыл бұрын

    These are always my favorite videos on KZread. Appreciate all your hard work!

  • @PipereaRR
    @PipereaRR8 жыл бұрын

    Good job man, awesome show as always !

  • @TheModernPainter
    @TheModernPainter8 жыл бұрын

    Great video Norman! now can you do a history on the ESRB rating? One of the most important things of video games?

  • @GamingHistorian

    @GamingHistorian

    8 жыл бұрын

    +L.S.A Definitely on "the list"!

  • @TheModernPainter

    @TheModernPainter

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Gaming Historian And good job being able to get p60hd quality

  • @VNReader
    @VNReader8 жыл бұрын

    It's a crime to me that Ristar isn't playable in Sega & Sonic All Star Racing Transformed yet Yogscast, Wreck It Ralph and Danica Patrick are.

  • @suttonwilson8832
    @suttonwilson88328 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for always putting in the time to research and have sources for your videos! Its always a good day when i see one of your videos in my feed!

  • @Dylan-rt6ty
    @Dylan-rt6ty8 жыл бұрын

    I have very fond memories of playing this game on my psp under the desk in middle school. Can't wait to watch this, dude! Your videos are always top tier quality!

  • @Tierneyweiser
    @Tierneyweiser8 жыл бұрын

    Great episode. History of Double Dragon anyone?

  • @fuzzydunlop1753

    @fuzzydunlop1753

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'd watch that.

  • @catbreadcrab9530
    @catbreadcrab95308 жыл бұрын

    Is it only me or do other people think he would've been a great Super Smash bros Character if he became popular enough?

  • @louise6093

    @louise6093

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I agree.

  • @brandonwilliams6119

    @brandonwilliams6119

    3 жыл бұрын

    If Sega made their own Smash like Nickelodeon is doing Ristar would be my number 1 choice.

  • @LorenHelgeson
    @LorenHelgeson8 жыл бұрын

    Highly underrated gem. The graphics, the gameplay, the music and sound design. All of them felt so perfectly polished.

  • @neoknux009
    @neoknux0098 жыл бұрын

    thanks norman for going over this game! its one of my absolute favorites! :) and an amazing soundtrack to back it.

  • @colingznetworkplus4618
    @colingznetworkplus46182 жыл бұрын

    This is an underrated game this is, I’ll say! It needs a modern day sequel In the same vain a lot of other Sega franchises have been getting revived

  • @REDACTEDrose184

    @REDACTEDrose184

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fax

  • @thaddeusmcgrath
    @thaddeusmcgrath8 жыл бұрын

    I was 100% Nintendo in the 90's but regret missing out on these great Sega games then. This game looks cool and I am gonna check it out. Sonic was to fast and prefer the pace of Ristar.

  • @WaddleDee105

    @WaddleDee105

    8 жыл бұрын

    +thaddeus mcgrath Sonic 3 & Knuckles is my personal favorite game but I also love Ristar. Ristar is much slower and relaxing and it has nearly all the positives the Sonic Genesis games have. You should definitely give Ristar a shot!

  • @irllcd13

    @irllcd13

    6 жыл бұрын

    Also check out LandStalker. It was basically Sega's Zelda but doesn't get much attention, but it's really good too. Kinda hard but not in a challenging way. Like puzzles require split second reaction and pixel-perfect accuracy, and if you mess up you have to start all over, including killing multiple enemies. I could never beat it, even emulated with save states, but it's worth playin if you want to see the best genesis has to offer.

  • @ClassicCo-op
    @ClassicCo-op8 жыл бұрын

    Great episode! I'd love to learn more about the lesser known games like in this episode. Probably one of my favorites yet!

  • @schinsky6833
    @schinsky68338 жыл бұрын

    I discovered your channel and Im happy cause I still have to watch all of your videos. Keep up the good work.

  • @Sideshow_Jim
    @Sideshow_Jim8 жыл бұрын

    Great Video Ristar was one of my favorite games growing up as a kid. I hoe they bring that character back one day.

  • @malcolmar
    @malcolmar8 жыл бұрын

    AMAZING game! I also am a Ristar fan. Thanks for the info! Well done!

  • @Drinkabeerandplayagameofficial
    @Drinkabeerandplayagameofficial8 жыл бұрын

    Looks like I need to add this to my collection now. Another great vid!

  • @VideoGameVlad84
    @VideoGameVlad845 жыл бұрын

    I played Ristar after watching your video. And it was very fun. Thank you for bringing it to the spotlight, Norm.

  • @biskcuit
    @biskcuit8 жыл бұрын

    Your signature intro is back again,YAY!!!

  • @comradekirilov3483
    @comradekirilov34838 жыл бұрын

    Did you already make this video? I feel like I've seen a gaming historian video about roster, and how much of a good hidden gem it is.

  • @comradekirilov3483

    @comradekirilov3483

    8 жыл бұрын

    *Ristar

  • @HamtaroSonicHedgehog

    @HamtaroSonicHedgehog

    8 жыл бұрын

    He once did an episode about Ristar as part of an April Fools Joke with HVGN where he took the role of HVGN and reviewed the game.

  • @ashleysheer3421
    @ashleysheer34217 жыл бұрын

    Such an under appreciated game! Glad to see Ristar get a video !

  • @iandavidwolfe
    @iandavidwolfe8 жыл бұрын

    Excellent job as always man!

  • @trulygg
    @trulygg8 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love Ristar, the art and music is just excellent. It's definitely among my favorite games.

  • @Gearsio
    @Gearsio8 жыл бұрын

    Can we have a spiritual successor to ristar pls

  • @kdsburneraccount7476
    @kdsburneraccount74768 жыл бұрын

    My personal favorite Genesis platformer. Glad to see it getting some love.

  • @migs4930
    @migs49308 жыл бұрын

    big fan of all your videos brother keep doing your thing and happy holidays to you as well

  • @ryanamberger
    @ryanamberger8 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love your content man. I can tell you have a true passion for the games and systems you cover just by how much you put into a video. You don't just rush copy and paste BS out every other day. 😎👍

  • @timtrainage
    @timtrainage7 жыл бұрын

    It's almost certainly pronounced 'Ry'Star', as in "Rising Star"

  • @RIPCDMR
    @RIPCDMR6 жыл бұрын

    this guy literally interviewed three employees from sega to know how was pronounced a fucking title from some game i love this channel

  • @BadGraFxGamers
    @BadGraFxGamers8 жыл бұрын

    Great video Norm, this might be my favorite game for the Genesis.

  • @sewertendo
    @sewertendo8 жыл бұрын

    The Werehog from Sonic Unleashed could've been a cool 3D adaptation of Ristar. Too bad it was a generic God of War clone.

  • @DarkshadowXD63

    @DarkshadowXD63

    8 жыл бұрын

    I liked it they could have been cheap with it like in Boom with like one combo

  • @evikotsidimou7373

    @evikotsidimou7373

    6 жыл бұрын

    I don't think it would be a good idea to make Ristar a beat em up

  • @knuxuki1013

    @knuxuki1013

    5 жыл бұрын

    Holy crap, I never thought of that

  • @raveoreynolds6049

    @raveoreynolds6049

    5 жыл бұрын

    Wow, that's an AMAZING idea! I actually loved the climbing segments of unleashed, and had thought it was actually the Sonic and fighting elements that felt tacked on. What could have been.

  • @lupvirga
    @lupvirga8 жыл бұрын

    Ristar is on the Sonic Mega Collection for Gamecube.

  • @ramonaviles5624

    @ramonaviles5624

    4 жыл бұрын

    But... How?

  • @PermanentlyGeekOfficial
    @PermanentlyGeekOfficial8 жыл бұрын

    Another great episode! Definitely gonna track this game down. It looks gorgeous! And a ton of fun, too.

  • @aknifeguy84
    @aknifeguy848 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos man, keep up the great work!

  • @therealseanw.stewart2071
    @therealseanw.stewart20714 жыл бұрын

    It could be Rye-Star, because he is like a RISING Star! That's how I always saw it anyway. Amazing game, one of the best on Genesis! What a classic. ...And yet, no one else remembers Dynamite Headdy :(

  • @thecringeking873

    @thecringeking873

    4 жыл бұрын

    The Real Sean W. Stewart F in the chat for Dynamite Headdy

  • @jonathanbowser2555

    @jonathanbowser2555

    4 жыл бұрын

    I love Dynamite Headdy

  • @alexanderveritas
    @alexanderveritas4 жыл бұрын

    *It's official: we want **_Ristar_** to be in **_Smash Brosh_*

  • @Pingwn

    @Pingwn

    4 жыл бұрын

    *YES*

  • @Error1626

    @Error1626

    4 жыл бұрын

    Y A S

  • @viewtifuljoe99
    @viewtifuljoe998 жыл бұрын

    Always enjoy the Sega knowledge. Ristar is a personal favorite of mine as well, always makes me smile the whole way through

  • @someguyO2W
    @someguyO2W7 жыл бұрын

    That smile I get when KZread surfaces a video of yours I've not yet seen!

  • @zachbaugher9245
    @zachbaugher92458 жыл бұрын

    A Ristar sequel wouldve been great on the Saturn- the 2d powerhouse that could do 3d too!

  • @malik87breaker

    @malik87breaker

    7 жыл бұрын

    Zach Baugher 2.5d games much? :)

  • @gcnelite5983

    @gcnelite5983

    4 жыл бұрын

    Imagine Ristar 2 on current gen consoles

  • @heterodoxagnostic8070
    @heterodoxagnostic80707 жыл бұрын

    this game looks better than sonic on genesis. i really wish this game get a sequel.

  • @TheBigfootsfeet
    @TheBigfootsfeet8 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos, they're fantastic! I love history as well as video games and you combine them in an amazing way. Your videos are what Inspired me to make my own similar videos that I'll be starting shortly!

  • @nbadams90
    @nbadams908 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video as always. I really want to play this game now!

  • @IllusionSector
    @IllusionSector7 жыл бұрын

    6:46 _In a far off galaxy, a space pirate named _*_Greedy_*_ is using his mind control to take over all of the planets and _*_corrupt their leaders_*. Are you sure this is fiction?

  • @Sean-D78

    @Sean-D78

    7 жыл бұрын

    Arthur Hakhverdian Greedy.... What the hell was his parents smoking!?

  • @matthewpalmer9820

    @matthewpalmer9820

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes, its in a far off galaxy.

  • @neilisbored2177

    @neilisbored2177

    5 жыл бұрын

    There's a really good earthbound reference I could make but I'm not sure how I'd tie it in.

  • @TLV-ee1sg
    @TLV-ee1sg8 жыл бұрын

    Sega power? Wasn't it Sega Visions?

  • @peteuk111

    @peteuk111

    8 жыл бұрын

    +That Guy From Rythm Heaven It was "SEGA Power" in the UK :)

  • @Bensaw11

    @Bensaw11

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Pete Richardson soooo they just straight up ripped of Nintendo power in the UK...

  • @jimjim150

    @jimjim150

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Dan Man10 Gaming What?

  • @howdoiputthecheeseintheove8437

    @howdoiputthecheeseintheove8437

    8 жыл бұрын

    jimjim150 why

  • @Gambit771

    @Gambit771

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Dan Man10 Gaming What are you twitting on about?

  • @MichaelLoudenTV23
    @MichaelLoudenTV238 жыл бұрын

    Great episode. I didn't know anything about this game, but now I want to play it and add it to my collection.

  • @JohnRiggs
    @JohnRiggs8 жыл бұрын

    Ahh, just claim it - From here on out, it's Rye-Star. Everyone else has to hop on board. Love the game. Love the video. Keep it up!

  • @XenoParadox
    @XenoParadox8 жыл бұрын

    Ristar I heard is Sonic's long lost cousin from outer space and trust me it's true

  • @MiguelVergaraK
    @MiguelVergaraK8 жыл бұрын

    I found this game when playing my Gensis Collection for 360 and I was like "Whaaaat? What happened to this game! it's so good!" Now I see what happened to it and I am not surprised: Sega made all the wrong decisions about it. At least they released it, huh

  • @andrependleton7242
    @andrependleton72428 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad that I subscribed to this informative channel.

  • @coreyeatsdetroit9733
    @coreyeatsdetroit97337 жыл бұрын

    we need a sequel to this game. I loved playing this game on my game gear.

  • @unseenufo
    @unseenufo8 жыл бұрын

    i loved awesome possum.

  • @wchan39
    @wchan398 жыл бұрын

    Hmmm...I thought it was pronounced 'Rye-star' because of the character looks like a star and designed as a gaming mascot, hence making this character a 'rising star'.

  • @SeattleSundown

    @SeattleSundown

    8 жыл бұрын

    Same. Didn't even consider other pronunciations based on that logic (that I immediately arrived at lol.)

  • @takwu0
    @takwu02 жыл бұрын

    I finally played this on Switch Online. I watched this video a long time ago, and while the game sounded very interesting, I never went out of my way to try this game. Even after I got Genesis Classics on Switch, there were so many other popular titles that I never tried Ristar. Then I got Switch Online Genesis, and out of the 14 initial titles Ristar was one of them. It finally took Nintendo to put a spotlight on this game for me to play it, and I am glad they did. I am not sure if Sega or Nintendo decided to push this game on this service, and for what reason, but all the same this game deserves a lot more attention. Great video as always.

  • @youtubed3951
    @youtubed39518 жыл бұрын

    nice to see a new ep, your Iwata episode was fantastic

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