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 ...

Dedicated Ristar fans are still holding out for a sequel 30 years later, especially after Sega acknowledged the game’s birthday on its socials. After years of thoroughly neglecting most of its older ...

But where Sega had gotten a big hit was Sonic. With Sonic and Tails, the 16-bit era was the perfect match. The hedgehog with attitude had exploded into a phenomenon that, if not rivaling Nintendo’s ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like stars, video game consoles have predictable lifespans. And they usually burn out slowly, ...

Well, now’s your chance to try the underappreciated Ristar, because it’s the latest game to join the Sega Forever lineup. For those who haven’t been keeping up, Sega Forever is a new mobile service ...

Ristar is a fun action romp and a little-known gem that still holds up a decade after its initial release, thanks mainly to the character's unique ability. Legend has it that when Yuji Naka and his ...

Sega Genesis games like Ristar and Rocket Knight Adventures are mostly forgotten by modern gamers.

Chris started gaming in the 8-bit era so writing game reviews seemed like a natural choice of activity to protect his brain from further atrophy during his final year in a psychiatric penitentiary.

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 ...

Matthew was the Apps and Games Editor at Android Police until 2025. But I am sure you are not here for a history lesson. The main question I am sure everyone is wondering is "how does the game play?" ...