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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Platformer / Action
Ristar
Certified classic
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Platformer, Action |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 14 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1995, Ristar is a platformer developed by SEGA. It blends platformer and action elements.
It landed about 6 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1995 include Mortal Kombat 3, Comix Zone and Beyond Oasis. Among the 160 Genesis platformers in our database, it ranks #17 by legacy score.
SEGA also made Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Tetris for the Genesis.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the Genesis's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Ristar is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Ristar cheats & codes
27 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | FFC038:04 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | FFE578:63 |
| Cheat Enabled Modifier | FFFE04:?? |
Ristar walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Ristar.
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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.
Ristar FAQ
When did Ristar come out on the Genesis?
Ristar was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1995.
Who made Ristar?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is Ristar multiplayer?
No. Ristar is a single-player game.
How long does Ristar take to play?
As a platformer, Ristar typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Ristar 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.