# Ristar Classic — Discover this retro hit > Classic SEGA platformer with extendable limbs for galactic rescue missions. (iPhone/iPad app by Sega America.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ristar-classic/id1249354397 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Sega America](https://appshunter.io/developer/281966698) - Category: Games, Entertainment - Price: Free - Rating: 4.55/5 from 863 App Store ratings · 52 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 92 MB - Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish - Released: 2017-08-09 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ristar-classic/id1249354397/reviews.md ## What is Ristar Classic? Travel the galaxy in SEGA’s classic platformer Ristar, now available on mobile. Play free and rediscover this SEGA gem! Galactic tyrant Kaiser Greedy has enslaved the Valdi star system. Leaders of every planet have been brainwashed, and only you, Ristar, can free them. Use Ristar’s extendable limbs to swing, climb, grapple and grab your way across six planets and end Greedy’s grip on the galaxy! Ristar joins the SEGA Forever classic games collection, a treasure trove of free SEGA console classics brought to life on mobile for the first time! FEATURES - Six planets to rescue, spanning every corner of the galaxy. - Use Ristar’s extendable arms to smash, grab, and grapple Greedy’s minions - Battle unique bosses across all six planets - Grab enemies to destroy them or use them to pivot through a level - Perform ‘shooting star’ attacks to kill multiple enemies at once! SEGA FOREVER FEATURES - PLAY FREE - SAVE YOUR GAME PROGRESS - OFFLINE PLAY - GAMES RELEASED EVERY MONTH - DOWNLOAD THEM ALL RETRO REVIEWS "It's all really fast-paced, split up perfectly into bite-sized chunks, and above everything else it's just really good fun." [90%] - SEGA Magazine #22 (October 1995) "A twinkling star in the vacuous space of platform / beat 'em ups." [81%] - Dean Mortlock, SEGA Power #72 (November 1995) RISTAR TRIVIA - Ristar was originally intended to be a rabbit with extendible ears - The working titles for the game included ‘Dexstar’ and ‘Feel’ - The soundtrack was provided by Tomoko Sasaki, the composer of NiGHTS into Dreams... RISTAR HISTORY - The game was originally released in 1995 - Developed by: SEGA - Designer: Takumi Miyake - Lead Artist: Yuji Uekawa - - - - - Privacy Policy: http://www.sega.com/mprivacy Terms of Use: http://www.sega.com/Mobile_EULA Game apps are ad-supported and no in-app purchases are required to progress; ad-free play option available with in-app purchase. Other than for users known to be under 13, this game may include "Interest Based Ads" (please see http://www.sega.com/mprivacy#3IBADiscolure for more information)​ and may collect "Precise Location Data" ​(please see http://www.sega.com/mprivacy#5LocationDataDisclosure ​for more information)​. © SEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA, the SEGA logo, Ristar, SEGA Forever and SEGA Forever logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA Holdings Co., Ltd. or its affiliates. ## Key features - Six planets to explore - Extendable arms for combat and traversal - Battle unique bosses - Smash, grab, and grapple enemies - Perform 'shooting star' attacks - Save game progress - Offline play ## What do users think of Ristar Classic? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Great game with endearing art style - 🎮 Solid original game on Genesis - 🎨 Beautiful graphics and music - 🕹️ Fun and creative gameplay **Cons** - 💸 Excessive ads and monetization - 🎮 Poor mobile controls and port quality - 🐛 Bugs and glitches - 💾 Unreliable save functionality **Commonly reported bugs** - Unresponsive controls - Frequent crashes and performance issues - Save feature not working properly **Most requested features** - Improve D-pad and controls - Reduce ads and monetization - Add save/load functionality without ads - Port to other platforms like consoles ## Recent user reviews (10 of 52) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ristar-classic/id1249354397/reviews.md ### 3/5 — A weak port of a solid game *2023-03-17* Ristar has been a fantastic game to discover and play through. It has a very endearing art style and was something not remotely on my radar. When I found it I was very impressed by the creativity and the care that went into the original game. Giving it three stars because of two glaring issues with the game: -1 star: The over-saturation of ads in the game. I’m not exaggerating it’s one of the worst ad formats I’ve ever seen in a game. Start the game? watch an ad. Save your progress after each level? Watch an ad to do that. Want to go back to your level after watching the ad to save your progress? Watch an ad. I don’t feel very sympathetic to this poor design given it’s Sega, a very successful gaming corporation, and not an indie developer who may need the increased ad revenue. -1 star: The controls are also laughably bad. I get that it’s never easy to port a game onto mobile but this handles way worse than I often have patience for. At the end of the day, it’s a very flawed port of what I would say is a strong original game for the Sega Genesis. There’s plenty of enjoyment to be found as there’s a lot of care went into the 1995 product. The port itself is about as lazy as it can get. You could probably get through the game if you have enough patience, nostalgia or appreciation for the creativity. ### 5/5 — I’m not gonna tell you again it’s not a copy of Sonic *2023-02-28* Start been my childhood in 2016 on the iPhone 10 and that was a pretty long time I played it I was having a hard time with the D pad but I realize there was a joystick arcade one so I put on but in weeks later it was pretty hard to use so I used the D pad which is really easy to use for me because I’m an iPad and if you’re playing on phone make your D pad or buttons bigger got it so you have to get this because this is the best game I ever had for my phone or I will say iPad it’s really original contact I know the history his name used to be called feel it’s a dumb name right but that’s all bye the end ### 3/5 — It’s a good game but maybe play it on console for a better experience *2023-01-26, version 4.1.3* So I played this on Nintendo switch it was fun but the game it does not have a good rewind please fix ### 2/5 — Change a few things please *2022-12-01, version 4.1.3* I like Sega games/old games, and most of all, I like Ristar. It’s been one of my favorite games for years. But there’s a problem. It’s the D-Pad. When you press a corner, it will move you left or right. It should NOT be like that. And not just that, it’s the direct movements too. When it comes to a D-Pad like an Xbox controller, the D-Pad basically HAS to be symmetrical, or I can’t play it. The left and right movements are too thin for me and that gets me anxious thinking I’m going to lose a life. And another thing: Ristar CERTAINLY DOES NOT belong on mobile. As much as I was pretty good at this a few years back, having a pretty thin phone was a problem because I used to play on an IPad. I would recommend it, but the game is just not right for me. I’m way better at this on computer. I’m not going to call it disappointing, I’d just call it not as good. Hope you can fix this since it’s been out for literally more than 20 years. :) ### 5/5 — Great game and classic *2022-11-18, version 4.1.3* Great game because there’s only one character which means no pain unlocking other characters I rate this five Ristars get it? Star ristar? ### 5/5 — Coolest game ever *2022-10-16, version 4.1.3* The songs and stuff are so fun and it has retro vibes but it could use some work on the controls overall five stars and two thumbs up 👍👍 ### 4/5 — Amazing Game *2022-08-23, version 4.1.3* I love this game so much the only thing wrong with it was the ads (Only for mobile) other then that the zones look awesome and it’s so much fun to explore. ### 5/5 — This game is very great *2022-07-24, version 4.1.3* I love this mobile port of Ristar. When I was young, I thought the only way to play Ristar was to get a Sega Genesis. I just don’t know why there isn’t a sequel. ### 4/5 — Didn’t expect this. *2022-06-08, version 4.1.3* I must say. I am impressed. I have never seen a game as beautiful as this.😍And that is saying a lot for a 16-bit game that cam out in 1995. When I got this game, I just decided to get it to add to my SEGA collection. But this game is something else. Unlock many other trashy apps, this is worth playing! I do wish that they could change the menu screen, as it would make the game a lot more unique. If they do that then I will give it 5 ⭐️s. ### 5/5 — Bozo *2022-04-20, version 4.1.3* It great but it has a little to much adds to it ## Frequently asked questions about Ristar Classic ### What is Ristar Classic? Ristar Classic is a mobile port of the original SEGA platformer game. Players control Ristar, who uses his extendable limbs to traverse six planets, defeat enemies, and rescue the Valdi star system from the galactic tyrant Kaiser Greedy. ### What are the key features of Ristar Classic? Key features include six distinct planets to explore, the unique ability to use Ristar's extendable arms for combat and grappling, battling various bosses, and performing special attacks like the 'shooting star' attack. The game also offers free play, save progress, and offline capabilities. ### How much does Ristar Classic cost? The game is free to play and does not require in-app purchases to progress. An ad-free experience is available as an optional in-app purchase. ### Can I play Ristar Classic offline? Yes, Ristar Classic supports offline play, allowing you to enjoy the game without an internet connection. This feature is part of the SEGA Forever collection. ### What platforms is Ristar Classic available on? Ristar Classic is available on mobile devices, as part of the SEGA Forever classic games collection. Specific compatibility details would be found on the app store listing for your device. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 6.4.0 — 2023-09-13 Bug fixes and refinements ### 4.1.3 — 2021-01-25 Bug fixes and refinements ## Apps similar to Ristar Classic | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Spartan Firefight](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spartan-firefight/id1480392159) | 4.8 (3,708) | Free | Games | | [Red Ball 1](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-ball-1/id1049169725) | 3.6 (142) | Free | Games | | [Super Phantom Cat 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-phantom-cat-2/id1153486225) | 4.8 (22,153) | Free | Games | | [TMNT: Shredder's Revenge](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tmnt-shredders-revenge/id6443475072) | 4.9 (24,857) | Free | Games | | [Dadish 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dadish-2/id1536853586) | 4.7 (1,487) | Free | Games | | [Blon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blon/id1551789363) | 4.2 (42) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Sega America - [Sonic The Hedgehog Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-the-hedgehog-classic/id316025912) - [Golden Axe Classics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golden-axe-classics/id319600514) - [Streets of Rage Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streets-of-rage-classic/id320540355) - [Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-classic/id347411942) - [Super Monkey Ball: Sakura](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-monkey-ball-sakura/id363644188) - [Space Harrier II Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-harrier-ii-classic/id382277388) All apps by Sega America: https://appshunter.io/developer/281966698 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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