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Rastan Saga (Japan)

Sega Game Gear
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1991
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✪ Reviewed on March 28, 2023
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Rastan Saga adapts Taito's arcade hack and slash to Game Gear with its barbarian warrior and heroic fantasy mood. The 8 bit conversion loses colors and animation but keeps the fighting spirit. Levels are short, the sword swings generously, and the experience stays pleasant for genre fans.

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Category
Action 1 player 12+
Description
A port of the classic arcade action game Rastan.

Rastan Saga review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
2/5
Music
★★★★★
"Decent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Light"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,12 MB 📅01/11/1991
Published by Taito

Rastan Saga (Game Gear) price, value & rarity

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Q1 loose
 $103 Q6 complete
 $150 Q10 new
 $300 !
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Collector interest

Rastan Saga brings Taito's heroic-fantasy hack-and-slash to Game Gear, an 8-bit conversion of the arcade classic that stayed exclusive to Japan. The absence of a Western release and the pull of the Taito catalogue make it a sought-after piece for fans of arcade ports on Sega's handheld. Its sustained complete price reflects the scarcity of boxed copies of an early 1991 Japanese title. A twofold appeal: preserving a recognized arcade license and documenting Taito's support for the Japanese Game Gear format.

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