SoulStar on MegaCD is a technically breathtaking isometric 3D shooter. Full 3D polygons at 60fps on MegaCD - an absolute feat. Brisk gameplay and anthology CD soundtrack.
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Shooter1 player12+
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A ship battles enemy hordes in this spectacular Core Design 3D isometric shooter on Mega-CD. Published by Core Design, released in Europe in January 1994. 3D isometric shooter with advanced-for-the-era visual effects, titanic bosses, CD music. Multilingual version.
The Japanese edition of SoulStar stands out for its obi strip and domestic booklet, prized for the artwork treatment unique to the local Sega market. A Western Core Design title released on the Japanese Mega Drive add-on makes it a curious import case, and its limited run pushes loose values above the Western pressings. Buyers chiefly chase the complete object with an intact spine card as a marker of provenance.
Is SoulStar still worth playing in 2026?
An isometric shoot-em-up from Core Design, SoulStar strings together spectacular pseudo-3D shooting phases where you defend planets aboard various vehicles, from space fighter to surface craft. The technical ambition, the variety of sequences and the CD soundtrack make it an impressive showcase of the Mega-CD for the era. The legibility of the perspective and a certain stiffness date the whole. A choice curiosity for fans of spectacular retro shooting and enthusiasts of the machine's technical feats.
