Refusing to Forget Ristar | PostMesmeric 

Whenever Ristar is brought up I find myself comparing him to Kirby more than Sonic because I find their similarities more interesting. Ristar has regional differences like Kirby with the Angry and Happy Expressions, they are both Star Children, they travel to Different Planets and speaking of that, Ristar technically did Milky Way Wishes in 1995 before Kirby did with Superstar in 1996. Moral of the Story is Ristar is or could have been Sega’s answer to Kirby except without copying abilities but who knows if they ever would’ve expanded upon Ristar’s abilities if they decided to continue the series since in Kirby’s first game he couldn’t use copy abilities. I’ve also heard the Ristar Family would’ve been extended beyond Ristar with other Star Children.

Ristar's style at least lives on to some extent in Freedom Planet. I mean, even the enemies die as black eyes.

I've only ever seen Ristar, and still to this point didn't actually know much about the game. Don't know that I'll ever get around to tackling it, but I can appreciate someone carrying a torch for a forgotten gem. It's exactly how I feel about something like the Gravity Rush series. Good video man, and I hope you have a good Christmas!

Although I grew up in the '90s I actually never got to play this game back then. It wasn't until the 2000s when I was playing Sonic mega collection and I unlocked all the games on there and unlocked Ristar. Ever since playing it on there I have to admit this is a really awesome game. I think a lot of people missed out on it. I remember seeing my oldest brother play the game a little bit I think through the Sega channel back in the '90s but that was all I had seen about it back then. Honestly with how well designed this game is and how often this character has been talked about by so many people it really feels like a game that does need to be a series in my opinion. I don't think it's ever going to happen I think Sega just has decided that they're just not going to bother making any more Ristar games, but no really it would be cool to see more of these. See what they can do to improve in each game. I mean don't release them like a lot. Maybe for once make a second game and then wait I don't know another 5 years for a third game or something that'd be fine by me honestly. A then friend of mine had also played this game for the first time when I unlocked it on Sonic Mega collection. He was actually saying he felt like in a way he was kind of playing Kirby. I mean I don't exactly agree with what he said in his comparison but I do understand it. A long range attack that brings the enemy right to you and well in the case of Kirby you eat them but for Ristar You bounce off them. I think that is basically where all the comparisons lie though. Then again the way they swim is pretty well controlled. They swim in all directions and can increase their speed as well.

I play this on the daily, def a game we needed 30 sequels from

I've never heard of Ristar before but I always love hearing people gush about a game that means a lot to them, so thank you for sharing your love of Ristar!

IT IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE GAMES OF ALL TIME!!!!!!!!!!! and I just played it for the first time a week ago, and it's a masterpiece.😮

It was a pretty good game. I really liked the designs and music. Shame there was never a sequel.

Oh man, this video is really special to me. I ADORE Ristar! Like you, it's easily one of my favorite games and you nailed so much about why I love it. The aesthetics are vibrant and otherworldly, giving off an exceptionally cozy vibe. The core mechanic is brilliantly simple to process and is used in so many different contexts that it never gets old. Ristar stands for what I love most in games: Focused, tightly designed games that take a mechanic or idea and really run with it. It's something the AAA space in games has completely dropped by this point but it's an area that shines bright within the indie scene.

Ristar Japan cover art is so cool. Reminds me alot of the covers in the GTA series for PS2.

This was a terrific video! I didn't grow up with a genesis so that library always eluded me. Ristar seems like a fun game so I'll definitely check it out! Great video as always dude!

If there’s a new smash at anytime this guy better be a new challenger!

Such a beautiful game! Colors, animations and backgrounds

It's a great time and just really good vibes. I know Digi Valentine made a great video detailing the history of development and release. I wish Sega did more beyond (appreciated) ports and cameos but this one venture is definitely a fun and unique one.

As a kid I couldn't get into the fast pace of Genesis games, all going whole hog on that Blast Processing™️. The slower and more methodical pace of Ristar probably would have had me if I'd been exposed to it back then. In terms of pacing it reminds me more of World of Illusion than Sonic, and I absolutely loved that game when I played it at my friend's. I think I'll give Ristar a try soon

This game should be released as part of Sega ages

Good news, Takeshi Lizuka said that there's a possibility of Sonic Team's old franchises coming back, so maybe… RISTAR IS COMING BACK!

I remember some Sonic fans pointing to the Werehog's platforming sections in Sonic Unleashed and saying Sega should do that for a 3D Ristar.

Check out video "Feel (Ristar) - Animations Tape". It shows early prototype concept in-game. Also, someone tries do little remake with Ristar 2 fan game. Pretty cute.

We shant forget. This game is a stellar shot.

Wow I never worked out you could activate those light trees in flora

Man, I need to play Ristar again. I think I have it somewhere stashed someplace. I have more memories for a game of the same caliber and system: Dynamite Headdy. Makes me really nostalgic just wanting to pick up that little Sega boomerang controller again.

What you feel for Ristar, I feel for Dynamite Headdy.

At 10:09 i thought there was a fly that chimed in through your microphone till i noticed it was a part of the music

What I'd do for another Ristar game, man. It was my favorite game on a Sega Genesis game collection a I had while back by a wide margin.

I never really "got" Ristar the first time I tried it on the Sonic Mega Collection. Maybe I was too accustomed to Sonic's faster gameplay, maybe I was just tired after playing each game 20 times to unlock it. Either way, I should give it another shot, and hopefully I'll be able to get more out of it.

relatable intro

One of these years I'll get around to playing through this game (also need to get a physical copy of it). Usually when I'm using my genesis it's going to be Sonic1 or 3K, maybe Gunstar Heroes, or if I'm feeling really nostalgic some Ecco the Dolphin. Speaking of another undersung game, Ecco Tides of Time was and still is a fantastic game, and is rather bizarre and unique that I just love the game even if most people don't.

One of the best megadrive games ever

Ristar = Rayman + Clu Clu Land. An odd combination on paper, but satisfying in practice. At least, for the amount I played. Don’t recall if I beat it.

now this is giving me motivation to install ristar on mobile Edit: my dumbass forgot that Christan whitehead only remastered the sonic games

yeah this game rules.

i never understood why people are convinced its pronounced "reh-star". i understood it to be a short term way to say "rising star". reeeeeeeeeeeeeestar

Lets get an indie dev to make a new Ristar

13:00 Nah don't ruin an amazing thing with unnecessary ambition

I couldn't make it past Planet Scorch Stage 1

😢they do ristar so dirty

I wasn't a fan of it, though it looks nice.

WHY DID I GET CANCELED 😭

unpopular opinion: i like ristar more than sonic 3 and knuckles