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, ...

Dedicated Ristar fans are still holding out for a sequel 30 years later, especially after Sega acknowledged the game’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

Even though 2D mascot platformers were falling out of styleby 1995, Sega's long-armed Ristar still managed to charm the pants off enough people to make his game a minor classic. I personally didn't ...

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. What to Read Next If you haven't ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. All the way from 1995, SEGA’s Ristar is now available for Android and iOS devices. While I may have only been ...

Matthew is the Apps and Games Editor at Android Police. He's been gaming since his first taste of a TI-99 at four years old. Matthew has been an Android user since the HTC Hero and has covered ...

Two major titles have arrived on iPhone and iPad as free-to-play titles this week, with Nexon's 'Titanfall: Assault' introducing real time strategy to the battlefield-based franchise, while 'Ristar' ...

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.