Why Light Crusader Should Be on Every Retro RPG Fan's Must-Play List

[@IDreamOfRetro]

Who else played this lesser known SEGA classic? Were you a fan from before or did you discover it with a more recent collection/re-release?

[@bigfoot5185]

Oooh my god Memories im from morocco north africa i palyed this games 90s me and my brother we did exchange it with nother boy back then a moroccan who leave in uk at summer he came to vacation near to my town . I still remmember this game unique game i still have it in my collection The music is unforgettable.

[@IDreamOfRetro]

Awesome to hear about people from other parts of the world sharing their experiences. Thank you for sharing.

[@kailaslynwood]

I have so many good memories of this game growing up. One of my Genesis favorites, up there with Phantasy Star 4 and Sonic.

[@IDreamOfRetro]

That's awesome!

[@SonofSethoitae]

I have deeply idiosyncratic taste in Genesis games, and this one has always been one of my favourites

[@IDreamOfRetro]

Please share any others you enjoy then because I have a hard time putting this one down whenever I play

[@SonofSethoitae]

@@IDreamOfRetro Starflight and Rings of Power are two Genesis games I rarely see brought up, but that i love to death. They don't play much like this one but they are both unique.

[@IDreamOfRetro]

@@SonofSethoitae I just added them to the list of games to check out. Thank you!

[@gpl992]

​@@IDreamOfRetroTry Star Cruiser on Genesis too

[@IDreamOfRetro]

Looks great, thanks!

[@MotherKojiro]

I bought this game on a whim, and REALLY got into it. I was a big fan of how the whole thing took place in a single dungeon; for whatever reason, I was really into that at the time. I did find some of the puzzles to be a little frustrating - Penumbra will haunt my dreams until the day that I die - but some of them (like the music box) were really cool, and overall, it's just such an incredible journey. The menu music was oddly soothing, too.

[@IDreamOfRetro]

Thanks for sharing, this sounds like you had a great experience for it to stick with you all this time. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@benfoster6715]

I was looking into isometric games on the Genesis, which included Light Crusader. Serendipity that you post a vid on it shortly after. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@IDreamOfRetro]

So glad to hear that. Thank you. Hopefully we can keep giving you exactly what you're looking for

[@andeed4200]

I loved Treasure's games but this one completely passed me by back in the day -- love to see a rerelease for it on modern consoles

[@IDreamOfRetro]

It is backwards compatible as part of the Genesis Collection released on Xbox One, more than likely the PS4 version is playable on PS5, and there is a Switch version as well.

[@andeed4200]

@@IDreamOfRetro I must be going blind or the summer heat has made me daffy, but I completely missed this -- and I double dipped on that collection as well 🫠

[@IDreamOfRetro]

@@andeed4200happens to the best of us ha.

[@thedrunkmonkshow]

I first discovered this game in the early 2000s while trying out random games I found on a hosting site and using Kega Fusion. I was shocked Treasure invested in creating an RPG as they are typically known for action games but I found the graphics charming and the music pretty memorable. My only two gripes is that it has the same confusing isometric controls that gets in the way especially while jumping just like many isometric games of the day and the other is the the puzzles. Some of the puzzles are really abstract where I just couldn't figure it out and had to seek out FAQs on what to do while others are simple but very frustrating where if you make a mistake you have to leave the room and repeat the steps all over again. I've never beaten it but overall it's a great game.

[@IDreamOfRetro]

Isometric definitely was tricky back in the day. Platforming was always the worst to me

[@KeepaSkateboard]

Some indie games are too artsy where they just turn into a creepy pasta story instead of a videogame

[@IDreamOfRetro]

Not sure what this has to do with Light Crusader but thanks for watching!

[@mark6302]

I would have loved this I never even head of it

[@IDreamOfRetro]

Thankfully it's easily available in many collections on different platforms so you can find your favorite way to play. Enjoy!

[@classicgameplay10]

Why is Shin from Hokuto no Ken in this game ?

[@IDreamOfRetro]

Wouldn't be the first time the franchise was on Genesis! Ha

[@OzymandiasWasRight]

Oh i love this game. At least i THINK i do. Is this a port of the arcade game Light Bringer? Looks very similiar. Its kind of a tough game to find but ive got it running on a couple of my Anbernic handhelds. Had no idea there were other ports that are probably easier to find and get running at full speed. Really appreciate videos like these to bring attention to rare gems.

[@kailaslynwood]

It most definitely is not Light Bringer, though they do look similar.

[@АртёмДубравин-ы6у]

I loved this game so much

[@darrancoyle8394]

Isometric just like the immortal.🗡️

[@IDreamOfRetro]

And many other classics!

[@darrancoyle8394]

@@IDreamOfRetro The Immortal was a one F'd up game. Should've been a 17+ but 80s &90s were more lax back then. Most violent and disturbing was Blood Sport(Tongue Of The Fatman)

[@IDreamOfRetro]

@@darrancoyle8394Didn't play either one

[@darrancoyle8394]

@@IDreamOfRetro The immortal is worth a play but will need a guide.

[@IDreamOfRetro]

@@darrancoyle8394good to know, thanks! I believe I picked up the Xbox re-release.

[@KeepaSkateboard]

This is why I never watch these these hidden gem stuff is never on ps4😭😭

[@IDreamOfRetro]

The Sega Genesis Collection with this game on it is on PS4

[@Nextliar]

I never touched it in my life, even as a treasure fan, just because It's ugly as hell