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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · RPG
Blue Almanac
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Hot-B |
| Publisher | Hot-B |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Developed by Hot-B, Blue Almanac arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1991 as a role-playing game.
It landed about 2 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1991 include Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage and Shining in the Darkness. Among the 37 Genesis RPGs in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.
Blue Almanac is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Blue Almanac is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Blue Almanac walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Blue Almanac.
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Blue Almanac FAQ
When did Blue Almanac come out on the Genesis?
Blue Almanac was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1991.
Who made Blue Almanac?
It was developed by Hot-B.
Is Blue Almanac multiplayer?
No. Blue Almanac is a single-player game.
How long does Blue Almanac take to play?
As a role-playing game, Blue Almanac typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Blue Almanac on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.