How big a flop was Ristar?
KikkoBoy01
EGM (circa issue #65) that he hoped Ristar would become "the next big thing"
for Sega.
Well it's hard to argue that happened. Only a Genesis and a Game Gear
appearance was all to be had for the big star creature. Not even a lousy
stinkin' sequel.
What do you guys think about Ristar? (Gen or/and GG versions)
Also, would a 3D Ristar game for GameCube be good for Sega or a bad move?
Floris van den Berg
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> I mean, in the grand scheme of things. I recall reading a Sega interview
in
> EGM (circa issue #65) that he hoped Ristar would become "the next big
thing"
> for Sega.
>
> Well it's hard to argue that happened. Only a Genesis and a Game Gear
> appearance was all to be had for the big star creature. Not even a lousy
> stinkin' sequel.
>
> What do you guys think about Ristar? (Gen or/and GG versions)
It's not an all time classic, but imo it's not a bad game. I enjoy playing
it now and then at least.
> Also, would a 3D Ristar game for GameCube be good for Sega or a bad move?
Any 2D->3D conversion is a bad idea. When are we going to see a 2D game on
the cube?
Floris
RedFox
> What do you guys think about Ristar? (Gen or/and GG versions)
>
> Also, would a 3D Ristar game for GameCube be good for Sega or a bad move?
It would be a terrible move. Ristar failed because it was just another
crappy platformer - the bane of 16bit gaming.
-RedFox
terrell gibbs
<kikko...@aol.com> wrote:
Ristar was an excellent game, but somehow lacked the appeal of Sonic.
Still, a well-thought-out 3D version could be fun.
Ted
Floris van den Berg wrote:
>
snip
> When are we going to see a 2D game on
> the cube?
When you look at Capcom vs SNK 2, Sonic Mega Collection or the old games
in Animal Crossing...
NoEscom
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Cool. I'll take a look at those.
Floris
Benjamin
No, it is an excellent platformer and one of the best on the system.
Ristar failed because the Genesis market was waning as the new 32-bit
systems approached and lacked the publicity to get it off the ground.
You're half right that the platform glut didn't help, either, but
Ristar is a real gem like many of the late Genesis games that were
just lost in the awe of polygons.
Benjamin
Tim Miller
> Floris van den Berg wrote:
> >
> snip
> > When are we going to see a 2D game on
> > the cube?
>
> When you look at Capcom vs SNK 2, Sonic Mega Collection
Which incidentally includes Ristar ...
> or the old games
> in Animal Crossing...
Tim (tm)
Michael Cargill
You sure? My brother got this today, and it doesnt mention it on the box.
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> > Which incidentally includes Ristar ...
>
> You sure? My brother got this today, and it doesnt mention it on the box.
It doesn't mention it on the box, but it is in there, unlocked after
you've played a certain number of games.
Tim (tm)