Play Ristar Online
Control Ristar, stretch your arms to grab enemies and objects, swing across gaps, and solve puzzles while exploring vibrant planets to rescue your dad and defeat the pirate Greedy.
Ristar came out in 1995 for the Sega Genesis, developed and published by Sega. It was a late release for the system, arriving when many players were already looking toward newer consoles, but it stood out with its polished visuals and unique approach to the platforming genre.
You control Ristar, a young hero with extendable arms, navigating through a series of vibrant, themed planets. Your main goal is to rescue your father and free the Valdi system from the tyrannical pirate Greedy. The gameplay revolves around grabbing enemies, objects, and environmental elements with your stretchy limbs; you can swing from poles, pull yourself across gaps, or slam foes into the ground. Levels are designed for careful exploration, often requiring you to use your grabbing ability to solve environmental puzzles or access hidden areas. The pacing is deliberate, with a moderate difficulty that encourages patience and observation over speed. It feels fluid and tactile, with a sense of physical connection to the world that many other platformers lack.
Download Ristar ROM
You can download this ROM to play Ristar offline using an Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) emulator (Top Emulators).
*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.
