GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Ristar is celebrating its 30-year anniversary today, February 16, 2025. Below, we make the case that despite Sonic's breakout celebrity, Ristar really ...

The Sega Genesis, or the Mega Drive as it was called outside the US, was the height of Sega's power as a console maker. Not only was it home to several all-time Sega games, including some that ...

David Heath is a List Writer from the UK specializing in video games, movies, TV shows, and the occasional anime. Sonic-inspired games like Ristar, Polyroll, and Spark offer unique gameplay twists.

In the 16-bit era it became apparent that you can base a platformer around virtually anything, from the red dot on the 7UP logo to an anthropomorphic shooting star. If you haven't already guessed, the ...

As advanced and beautiful as games may be these days, it's good to know your history. With over three decades of videogame releases, there are hundreds of titles from yesteryear that still hold a ...

The Sega Forever Collection just received a new addition – Ristar. While not as popular as Sonic, the game is a platformer made by the same team and published in 1995 for the Sega Genesis. While Sonic ...

Sonic-inspired games like Ristar, Polyroll, and Spark offer unique gameplay twists. Kaze and the Wild Masks blend elements from classic platformers like Wonder Boy. Freedom Planet games stand out as ...