Why Ristar is So Special - A Brief Analysis

[@GMDTheOnyxGuyEizzX]

5:55 I like how the pole was placed in such a way so the statue would spin it's eyes following you

[@bulbz1179]

I'm so glad some people still remember ristar

[@Shadowlord346]

I played his game on my Grandma's phone once, and I remember thinking it was good. It was good.

[@jakethenecromorph]

I play Ristar I still remember him

[@jessicafoster1196]

One of my favorite platformers.

[@jakethenecromorph]

@@jessicafoster1196 same

[@ajaxjohnson7999]

Never forgot about Ristar! Matter of fact. Imma do a Ristar Livestream on my channel later this morning!!

[@GraveUypo]

Ristar only having one game is both a blessing and a curse. It means that it will never be tainted, 100% of ristar's games are good. the downside being it is almost forgotten to time now. honestly i like ristar as a mascot even better than sonic.

[@Autotrope]

You're right that 100% of ristars games are good but there are two of them. Just like with the 8-bit Sonic games, the Game Gear game is a different game.

[@jonathanc2959]

A curse that came out around Sega Saturn's release so Ristar at the time didn't get much exposure which is sad.

[@diabolivirtusen-tavares-ea4392]

If SEGA was smart, they wouldve used ristar to compete with Kirby

[@lenarmangum8630]

Ristar is truly one of the best games of the 16-bit era and one of the best Sega Genesis/Mega Drive titles of all time! While it may seem simplistic at first they build around Ristar’s moveset to create some of the most unique platforming challenges, and obstacles if any game. They get so much mileage out Ristar’s stretchy arms mechanic and progressively creates more and more unique moves around it, like swinging from those star launchers, climbing on walls, using enemies etc, the game expands on these mechanics until the end of the game! I really can’t praise this game enough!

[@wingedcatgirl]

5:35 He may move slow, he can't jump high, but this star's one helluva guy!

[@Tokeno]

It's amazing that people still remember Ristar. This game looks "new" even now and for the genesis, it looks so cool !

[@theowlsofouterheaven]

Remember unlocking this in Sonic Mega Collection on GameCube and fell absolutely in love with it. I played it until i finally beat it on that game. What a gem!

[@NotaYTOficial]

It's like the Dinamited Heady's fate to never get a sequel But there's a 3d fan game of Ristar that's looking insane

[@TheRealEnriqueWilliam]

I'm so glad you pronounced his name right, and that you admired the game. I admire it too. and guess what. I'm coming up with ways to make an Animated Series for this beloved game very soon. (of course with permission from SEGA.)

[@DeathChronx]

Amazing video! I'm 37 now, but I remember, when I was much much younger, having a friend I would ask constantly, almost every week, to allow me borrow this game cartridge. This game has one of the best soundtracks, and just simple fun gameplay I've experienced. There's not many games today that do what Ristar did for me so many years ago.

[@alexshadowfax1119]

I've always wondered why this game doesn't get as much attention as it should, the graphics and mechanics are amazing, the only thing i can think of is that it came out in 1995, late in the Genesis' life.

[@DrDeez-do9zo]

My relationship with ristar is strange, I remember played it on a weird emulator when I was four, dying on like the second level, than giving up and not thinking about ristar for nearly a decade. Now I'm seeing more of him and it's kinda cool.

[@kirbyfan2265]

I kept dying on scorch and sontana.. But I never gave up and reached the final boss.

[@ciscovaiese7535]

There was a ristar sequel planned but due to the genesis discounting in favor of upcoming system at the time the saturn plans for the ristar sequel were canned

[@noaht2005]

I can't remember where I heard this but I think it was gonna have 3 different star characters with different abilities

[@ristar9340]

Great retrospective! This has to be one of my favorite games of all time!

[@cowman827]

bro blow this shit up. this guy just put great effort into this video. im excited to see what else he has on his page

[@malcolmar]

Very well done! Thank you for highlighting this gem. Although we never got a sequel I am happy to say the Game Gear version is not a one to one 8-bit port of this 16-bit classic but it has levels not found in the 16-but version. It also looks incredible for an 8-bit game thanks to the great color pallet of the Game Gear. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves Ristar and Game Gear Ristar plays perfectly and looks amazing on the Analogue Pocket.

[@gloomydolly9097]

This video is so underrated I loved this game so much

[@jamaldeldinglenut563]

If you have this game make it to level 4 and listen to music after you give the last bird the thing it's not just a loop!

[@RoyMcGamer]

👩 🐑 🎶

[@ChrisMeadows1992]

Excellent video, you deserve more subscribers. Subbed. I've never played Ristar, but after The Revenge of Shinobi and Rocket Knight Adventures, this is the next Genesis game on the docket.

[@starfGD]

Ristar is genuinely one of my favorite 2d games of all time. My username is partially inspired by it (5T4Rfy and riSTAR)

[@winterymoonivee]

This Video Needs MORE RECOGNITION!!!

[@Numocron]

Ristar deserves to have a comeback. He’s so cute & adorable.❤️😍🥰

[@AustinOnSugar]

Love your TGB impression! Nah, but seriously, thank you for covering this game. It's fantastic and deserves all the eyes on it we can get. And without showing anything from the endgame too, I'm grateful for the spoiler-preservation!

[@theheeze]

I loved this game but I thought it was just childhood nostalgia. Now I’m remembering how clean the gameplay was

[@ChibiKibou]

I adored this game. Also 'think it bears mention the changes to the international version, given how unusual they were. Sure they did the whole 'American Kirby is hardcore' thing by making Ristar's boss fight scowl permanent in the international version... but then the Japanese version had this brooding 'We'll be back'-type ending for the baddies, while the international just had Ristar hurling himself into his (huge) father's hands and "DAD!!!"

[@ratpainkillers]

i love this game. is mega awesome and criminally underrated. i hope this video gets more traffic! good job :D

[@Elitekross]

Got this w the classics collection and it's very fun. One thing I noticed is ristars idle animations are different on each planet. Edutainment, posted this right before he mentioned it

[@Speed_311]

Ristar, my boy

[@orlanzo2621]

I love seeing someone give Ristar it's props. The game is amazing and is STILL, even after all these years, one of my favorite games of all time. It doesn't get nearly enough love or recognition. This was easily one of my favorite Genesis games right up there with Sonic 3&K, Shinobi 3, Streets if Rage 2, and Aladdin. I really wish Sega would make a new one, but sadly it seems like a game lost to time, i don't think a new Ristar will ever see the light of day.

[@cialsimmer6647]

I can’t believe I never knew about this little star until last year. I’m glad I found out about him, but disappointed I didn’t care about him until mid September

[@Autotrope]

This is also why Gargoyle's Quest (1 & 2) are quite interesting platformers. And Bionic Commando, for other reasons. Another thing worth mentioning is that a second Ristar game was made for the Game Gear. It's a different game, but more of a re-interpretation than a sequel. It's worth checking out.

[@chrisjohnson8029]

Probably the last Genesis game I got (of over 40 titles in my collection) - other than Rocket Knight, this is the one that has lasting, and magical memories for me - everything he says echoes with me. Whether it was the exquisite soundtrack, brilliant and personality-filled sprites, the inventive bosses, colourful and vibrant worlds to explore - everything about it was utter perfection. I lived and breathed this game and treasured it for years.

[@Marc_Araujo]

Ristar and the two Rocket Knight games are great Genesis titles that didn't get enough love when they came out.

[@denardoellisjr]

Since Sega are now developing their IPs, hopefully they will make a sequel to Ristar

[@random-individual]

I wish they'd bring Ristar back.

[@Autotrope]

Ristar Mania

[@Langas_Konoe]

My favorite Sega Genesis game by far. Thanks to Sonic Mega Collection for including this masterpiece back in the day.

[@RoyMcGamer]

Mega Collection Plus is where I first got to play it as well! SEGA has thankfully done a great job rereleasing and preserving this game over the years

[@GMDTheOnyxGuyEizzX]

The Predecessor of Sonic Unleashed Werehog

[@zac9181]

Wrist Ear.

[@WindVillage]

I got Sonic ova vibes with the music

[@kirbytrent1]

Such a lovely underated game. Any of y'all remember Vector?

[@BrianFan7650]

awesome!

[@Arietolon-od5wh]

this guy is underrated

[@tails_the_god]

RISTAR! please SEGA revive him in a new game sometime in this eternity 🥺

[@angel_of_rust]

Ristar 🤝Mischief Makers

[@irishboy1097]

Dis game is incredible hidden gem

[@Virtualnerd101]

I must say I really did not enjoy my time with this game, but you did a great job explaining what it has to offer. Great video!

[@Shadowlord346]

I mean Earthworm Jim can match his energy, but so can RayMan

[@SKWR212]

The music was great in this game

[@Pingwn]

Where is Ristar two Saga? You cowards! I am glad the Ristar fandom is still alive.

[@noaht2005]

It's worth mentioning there's a Game Gear version that's also good and has some unique levels that make it worth playing even after the MD version

[@RoyMcGamer]

Funny thing is that I actually own that version too!… I don’t own a Game Gear to actually play it on but I certainly do own the game! Maybe one day I’ll do a deeper dive into GG Ristar, we’ll see 👀

[@noaht2005]

@@RoyMcGamer I’m not sure if it’s unique enough for its own video but if you liked the MD game it’s 100% worth playing as a sort of Ristar 1.5. There are some big differences like collectable stars, different special stages that feature them and are unlocked by getting the planet-shaped treasure in both stages of each world, several new gimmicks, no Scorch, and a new world replacing Undertow plus a heavily revised Freon where you get bombs stuck to you, and you have to wash it off in the water asap. You also get invinciblity power-ups, revised bosses (Scorch boss is in Greedy’s castle) and fortunately do not have to listen to an even worse version of Eriko Hanada’s scratchy-ass voice. (‘Pway wid me?’ No thanks.) In some ways it’s actually better that the original, if more conventional, and what is the same is incredibly faithful. Give it a go, even on an emulator. If you’re going that route, play the Japan version or the restoration patch, since there is an extra level in the world which replaces Undertow. I don’t know why they cut it but it’s certainly a change of pace with it’s open world nature

[@dudujencarelli]

Given Sega's spotty track record with Sonic over the years, it's probably a good thing we never got any more Ristar entries, leaving the two games untouched and unblemished. I shudder to think what might have happened had they tried doing a 3D open world Ristar. Imagine the potential bugs, glitches and collision detection issues with the stretching arms in 3D. Even going back to the first Sonic Adventure, there were issues. If anything, games like Sonic 06 and Lost World have proved that Sega can mess up 3D big time.

[@cheetahspirit8812]

"Mario breaks blocks with his fists" no he breaks his skull with blocks. Also I really hope Sega's superstar comes back.

[@leandronc]

Top 5 Mega Drive/Genesis game for me, easily. The gameplay is really something unique My favorite songs are the 2 from Planet Undertow.

[@forgedinfaithfarmboys8092]

Underrated

[@Tailstheflame]

I play the game on the Switch so I like Ristar he's a cool character

[@deckofcards87]

Looking at Ristar objectively I can't say it's a masterpiece, but it's a very good platformer with designs that were ahead of it's time. I think the Game Gear port was also very impressive! I wouldn't mind seeing the little guy make a comeback.

[@MANOFGOD9000]

I love the idea of a slingshot addition to his moveset! That would be perfect if done right! Anybody know how to say the name? Is it "Rih-star" "Ry-star" or "Ree-star"? I'm confused now.

[@Angel-bt1wj]

I remember when my mom bought me and my sister the sega genesis console so we would could play this❤

[@Dwelijan]

Yeah, love that song of the ice level as well ❤

[@NikkaTiel]

Bring Ristar back!!

[@Ithinkimaninkyfanidk]

I agree.

[@brownberryking]

that soundtrack tho i couldnt beat the water level in the game lol

[@phorchybug3286]

Yeah❤️⭐

[@DemaGraphexTube]

Even I wonder why SEGA hasn't bothered to follow up this excellent game as well...until I learned why once I researched info about it. Turns out that Ristar's poor sales weren't the only reason for its lack of success. The REAL reason is that SEGA didn't have time for Ristar...and probably never will. It also doesn't help that the Ristar game was released late in the Sega Genesis' lifespan, and by then, SEGA's focus was on promoting the new Sega Saturn console. They wanted to beat Sony to market. Long story. They even assigned the team behind Ristar to work on other projects, giving them NO chance to make a new Ristar game, even for the Saturn. If SEGA had allowed Ristar to have more prominence, then maybe he could have been a really successful franchise! 😁

[@StillRooneyStarcraft]

Amazing game.

[@sonnytheronin8195]

great video

[@iliketurtles4193]

I played most saga games even tho I'm 13

[@Emolga2225]

yeah, like kirby

[@Gemm-pg6bo]

I have the same opinion

[@user034]

The game is okay, but not outstanding. It is a game that continues to use a system that is already obsolete even for the time (short game that returns you to the beginning when you lose), something that was no longer done (generally) in Nintendo games on the NES. Adding difficulty selectors is fine (Sega used to do that), but you could tell it was to cover that flaw.

[@Hiushisan]

Let's be real, I don't think we get 2D platformers THESE DAYS that look as good as Ristar does, and it's from the mid 90s.

[@Vulpas]

Sonic Mania is the only one to come to mind.

[@Banjara-yt962]

1v1 aaja