Rastan

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Rastan
System(s): Sega Master System, Sega Game Gear
Publisher:
Sega Master System
Sega
Sega Game Gear
Taito
Developer:
Licensor:
Sega Master System
Taito
Original system(s): Arcade boards
Peripherals supported:
Sega Master System
FM Sound Unit
Genre: Action[1][2], Arcade[3]

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Master System
US
$44.9544.95[5] 7022
Sega Master System
EU
MK-7022-50
Sega Master System
PT
Sega Master System
UK
£24.9524.95[8][9] MK-7022-50
Sega Master System
SE
Sega Master System
BR
Sega Game Gear
JP
¥4,5004,500 T-11037
Non-Sega versions

Rastan is a side-scrolling action game developed by Taito and released for the Sega Master System in 1989. It is a port of their 1987 arcade game Rastan Saga. A Sega Game Gear version of the port named Rastan Saga (ラスタン・サーガ) was released exclusively in Japan in 1991.

The game was followed by Rastan Saga II for the Sega Mega Drive. This version uses the Rastan Saga name even for its US release.

Story

A barbarian bounty hunter called Rastan has embarked on a quest to slay a dragon and rescue a princess. While on his way to the dragon's lair, Rastan must fight hordes of enemy monsters based on mythical creatures such as chimeras and harpies.

Gameplay

The game is a side-scrolling platforming game played as the barbarian warrior Rastan. He ventures through seven rounds. Most rounds consist of an outdoor level, an indoor level, and a boss fight. Rastan moves with Left and Right and kneels with Down. He jumps with 2 and jumps higher with Up+2. He can jump off walls, which can be used to climb narrow vertical passages. He automatically grabs ropes, which he can swing from or climb with Up and Down.

Rastan swings his weapon with 1. He can use his weapon while jumping or kneeling. He thrusts it upwards into the air with Up+1 or jabs it downwards with Down+1 while in midair. Rastan starts each level with a barbarian sword but can equip different weapons that he finds. He can also find defensive items such as shields that reduce the damage he takes from enemies. Both offensive and defensive items only last for a duration.

Rastan has a health gauge and loses health when he is attacked by or touches an enemy. He is also damaged by hazards such as lava or water. He loses a life if he runs out of health. His health bar is extended at the start of each round. The game ends if he runs out of lives.

Items

Offensive

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Battle Axe
More powerful than the sword and longer reach.
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Mace
Same damage as the sword but much longer reach.
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Fire Sword
The most powerful weapon. Shoots fireballs when it is swung.

Defensive

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Shield
Halves damage taken by enemy attacks.
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Mantle
Halves damage taken from touching enemies.
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Armor
Halves damage taken from both enemy attacks and touching enemies.

Special

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Medicine
Recovers Rastan's health by 16% (half-full) or 32% (full).
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Poison
Reduces Rastan's health by 8% (half-full) or 16% (full).
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Golden Sheep
Fully recovers Rastan's health.
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Ring
Doubles points received for a duration.
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Rod
Increases the duration of defensive items.
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Necklace
Increases the duration of offensive items.
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Cloth
Destroys all enemies on the screen.
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Jewelry
Awards 1,000 points (blue), 2,000 points (pink), or 3,000 points (red).

Rounds

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Round 1
Maps: 1️⃣ | 2️⃣ | 3️⃣ 

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Round 2
Maps: 1️⃣ | 2️⃣ | 3️⃣ 

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Round 3
Maps: 1️⃣ | 2️⃣ | 3️⃣ 

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Round 4
Maps: 1️⃣ | 2️⃣ | 3️⃣ 

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Round 5
Maps: 1️⃣ | 2️⃣ | 3️⃣ 

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Round 6
Maps: 1️⃣ | 2️⃣ | 3️⃣ 

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Round 7
Maps: 1️⃣ | 2️⃣ | 3️⃣ | 4️⃣ 

Hints

Versions

The Master System and Game Gear ports of the game have different level layouts from the arcade version. Some of the bosses have been replaced as well.

The Game Gear version of the game runs in the system's Master System compatibility mode.[10]

Production credits

  • Producer: Emperor Takahashi
  • Convert Design: # N.Sat
  • Character Design: Kamikaze Kuriki
  • Programmer: # N.Sat, M, Rider Murai
  • Sound Directed: Mar. (ZTT), Nacky Yag (ZTT)
  • Sound Arrenged: Splatter A
  • Sound Effect: Fummy Imaoka (ZTT)
  • Music: Kaposhi Onui (ZTT)
  • Controler: Nanno KHK
  • Special Thanks to: Kuriman Suzuki, Runner Koga, Kataru Uchimura, Nori-P Tanaka, Wolf Toyoshima, and other people...
  • Produced by: Taito
Source:
In-game credits
Rastan SMS credits.pdf
[11]

Magazine articles

Main article: Rastan/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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ES advert (1990)
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Print advert in Computer & Video Games (UK) #93: "July 1989" (1989-06-xx)
also published in:
  • ACE (UK) #23: "August 1989" (1989-07-06)[12]
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Print advert in Computer & Video Games (UK) #94: "September 1989" (1989-08-16)
also published in:
  • ACE (UK) #24: "September 1989" (1989-08-03)[13]
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Print advert in Computer & Video Games (UK) #95: "October 1989" (1989-09-16)
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Print advert in Pixel (GR) #66: "Máios 1990" (1990-xx-xx)
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Physical scans

Master System version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
ACE (UK)
78
[8]
Ação Games (BR)
83
[14]
Aktueller Software Markt (DE)
60
[15]
Complete Guide to Consoles (UK)
79
[16]
Complete Guide to Consoles (UK)
79
[17]
The Complete Guide to Sega (UK) PAL
79
[18]
Console XS (UK) PAL
88
[19]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
73
[20]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US)
67
[21]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
60
[22]
The Games Machine (UK)
43
[9]
Games Preview (DK)
54
[23]
Hobby Consolas (ES)
82
[24]
Micromanía (segunda época) (ES)
70
[25]
Mean Machines Sega (UK)
79
[26]
Power Play (DE)
64
[27]
S: The Sega Magazine (UK) PAL
91
[28]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
79
[29]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
100
[30]
Sega Pro (UK)
88
[31]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
88
[32]
Tilt (FR)
70
[33]
VideoGames & Computer Entertainment (US)
60
[5]
Sega Master System
75
Based on
23 reviews

Rastan

Master System, US
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Cover
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Cart
Rastan sms us manual.pdf
Manual
Master System, EU
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Cover
Rastan SMS EU Manual.pdf
Manual
Master System, EU (Sega®)
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Cover
Master System, PT
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Cover
Master System, SE

Master System, BR
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Cover
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Cart

Game Gear version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Beep! MegaDrive (JP) NTSC-J
60
[34]
Consoles + (FR)
80
[35]
Console XS (UK) PAL
91
[36]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
83
[37]
Game Power (IT)
82
[38]
Game Zone (UK) NTSC-J
28
[39]
Joypad (FR)
57
[40]
Joystick (FR)
86
[41]
Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
58
[42]
Power Play (DE)
52
[43]
Sega Pro (UK) NTSC-J
86
[44]
Sega Pro (UK)
86
[31]
Sega Pro (UK) NTSC-J
86
[45]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
91
[46]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
73
[47]
Sega Game Gear
73
Based on
15 reviews

Rastan

Game Gear, JP
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Cover
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Cart

Technical information

ROM dump status

System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
Sega Master System
 ?
CRC32 c547eb1b
MD5 5b3a785de403c311db7f17eae27caae6
SHA-1 90f9ccf516db2a1cf20e199cfd5d31d4cfce0f1f
256kB Cartridge (EU/US)
Sega Game Gear
 ?
CRC32 9c76fb3a
MD5 fd82af26ebbed24f57c4eea8eddf3136
SHA-1 96bf8a67919218aac91fb74cde80a16f90df77d5
256kB Cartridge (JP)

References

  1. File:RastanSaga GG JP Box Front.jpg
  2. 2.0 2.1 http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/gg/soft_licensee.html (Wayback Machine: 2013-01-01 20:24)
  3. File:Rastan SMS EU Box NoR.jpg
  4. Computer Entertainer, "April 1989" (US; 1989-04-17), page 06
  5. 5.0 5.1 VideoGames & Computer Entertainment, "January 1990" (US; 19xx-xx-xx), page 26
  6. 6.0 6.1 The Official Sega Club, "Issue 4" (UK; 1989-07-xx), page 2
  7. File:BristolEveningPost UK 1989-06-22 Page 83.jpg
  8. 8.0 8.1 ACE, "April 1989" (UK; 1989-03-02), page 60
  9. 9.0 9.1 The Games Machine, "April 1989" (UK; 1989-03-23), page 50
  10. https://www.smspower.org/Tags/SMS-GG
  11. File:Rastan SMS credits.pdf
  12. ACE, "August 1989" (UK; 1989-07-06), page 8
  13. ACE, "September 1989" (UK; 1989-08-03), page 82
  14. Ação Games, "Setembro 1991" (BR; 1991-09-xx), page 27
  15. Aktueller Software Markt, "Oktober 1989" (DE; 1989-08-28), page 79
  16. Complete Guide to Consoles, "" (UK; 1989-10-16), page 68
  17. Complete Guide to Consoles, "Volume IV" (UK; 1990-11-xx), page 105
  18. The Complete Guide to Sega, "" (UK; 1991-05-xx), page 60
  19. Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 144
  20. Computer & Video Games, "March 1989" (UK; 1989-02-xx), page 90
  21. Electronic Gaming Monthly, "May 1989" (US; 1989-0x-xx), page 46
  22. Electronic Gaming Monthly, "September/October 1989" (US; 1989-0x-xx), page 13
  23. Games Preview, "6 1989" (DK; 1989-xx-xx), page 50
  24. Hobby Consolas, "Octubre 1991" (ES; 1991-xx-xx), page 88
  25. Micromanía (segunda época), "Marzo 1990" (ES; 1990-0x-xx), page 44
  26. Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 135
  27. Power Play, "1/90" (DE; 1989-12-15), page 84
  28. S: The Sega Magazine, "May 1990" (UK; 1990-04-05), page 32
  29. Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 41
  30. Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 59
  31. 31.0 31.1 Sega Pro, "March 1992" (UK; 1992-02-20), page 51
  32. Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 72
  33. Tilt, "Mars 1989" (FR; 1989-0x-xx), page 69
  34. Beep! MegaDrive, "August 1991" (JP; 1991-07-08), page 36
  35. Consoles +, "Octobre 1991" (FR; 1991-10-05), page 111
  36. Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 149
  37. Computer & Video Games, "December 1991 (Go! Issue 2)" (UK; 1991-11-15), page 18
  38. Game Power, "Gennaio 1992" (IT; 199x-xx-xx), page 73
  39. Game Zone, "November 1991" (UK; 1991-10-08), page 62
  40. Joypad, "Novembre 1991" (FR; 1991-10-1x), page 112
  41. Joystick, "Octobre 1991" (FR; 1991-xx-xx), page 141
  42. Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 143
  43. Power Play, "11/91" (DE; 1991-10-11), page 171
  44. Sega Pro, "November 1991" (UK; 1991-xx-xx), page 67
  45. Sega Pro, "November 1992" (UK; 1992-10-08), page 27
  46. Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 74
  47. Sega Saturn Magazine, "September 1995" (JP; 1995-08-08), page 88


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