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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' in the US, '''''Soleil''''' in Europe, '''''Shin Souseiki Ragnacenty''''' (新創世紀ラグナセンティ) in Japan, and '''''Ragnacenty''''' in Korea, is an adventure game developed by [[Nextech]] under contract from [[Sega]] in 1994 for the [[Sega Mega Drive]]. The game was translated to Korean, English, French, German, and Spanish. The North American release was localized and published by [[Atlus]].
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' in the US, '''''Soleil''''' in Europe, '''''Shin Souseiki Ragnacenty''''' (新創世紀ラグナセンティ) in Japan, and '''''Ragnacenty''''' in Korea, is an action-adventure game developed by [[Nextech]] under contract from [[Sega]] in 1994 for the [[Sega Mega Drive]]. The game was translated to Korean, English, French, German, and Spanish. [[Atlus]] produced a separate English translation and published the game for North America.
  
The game's music was composed by [http://www.moto-music.co.jp/ Motokazu Shinoda], a professional Japanese concert pianist and composer (sound programmer [[Noriyuki Iwadare]] is often miscredited as co-composer).
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==Story==
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Soleil is a village in a large continent overrun by monsters. The village law requires that all 14-year-old boys go to train and prepare for battle. The game's hero, Corona, has just turned fourteen at the beginning of the game. Corona receives the sword and shield of his father, who died in battle and had a great reputation for his bravery in defending the city. The crusaders of Soleil are sent out by the King to save the humans from the monsters.
  
==Story==
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Early in the game, Corona visits a fortuneteller and loses his ability to speak to humans in exchange for the ability to talk to animals and plants. After defeating a dragon, Corona recovers the ability to talk to humans and travels through time. He must rely on his sword and the aid of a group of animals to build a better world and understand why the monsters are at war with humanity.
Soleil is a village in a large continent overrun by monsters, and the crusaders of Soleil are sent out by the King to save the humans. While on your own quest, you save an old lady who tells you to talk to a fortuneteller west of Soleil, who exchanges your ability to talk to humans with the ability to talk to animals (for the first half of the game, that is). Now, you must rely on your sword and the aid of a group of animals to rid the world of monsters — though along the way, you'll come to realize monsters aren't as evil as the humans make them out to be.
 
  
 
==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
{{A}} swings your sword. Early in the game you pay a soldier to grant you the ability to hold {{A}} to shoot your sword straight ahead. {{B}} jumps (this ability must be learned early in the game). Along the way, you have certain animals join your pack, each with their own abilities that aid you in some way. You can have up to two active at any time, and carrying two often allows you to combine their abilities into even more useful abilities.
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{{ScreenThumb|Crusader of Centy, Overworld Map.png|width=200|Overworld map}}
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{{ScreenThumb|Crusader of Centy, Talking to Animals.png|width=200|Talking to animals}}
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{{ScreenThumb|Crusader of Centy, Pause Menu.png|width=200|Animal selection}}
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The game is an action-adventure game resembling [[Nintendo]]'s ''The Legend of Zelda'' series. The story centers on Corona (who is named by the player upon starting the game), a boy who has just turned 14 years of age and inherited his late father's sword to fight the monsters that threaten the human race's existence. Gameplay uses an overhead perspective and focuses on exploring, battling enemies with a sword, and solving puzzles. As the story progresses, numerous animals join the hero and aid him. The various areas of the world are selected from a map screen, with some areas having multiple entrances.
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Corona walks in any direction using the D-Pad. Some objects can be pushed by moving into them. He swings his sword with {{A}}. He can talk to NPCs with {{A}} when standing next to them. Corona learns a few additional abilities as the game progresses. He can pay a soldier to learn the ability to throw his sword by holding {{A}} and then releasing it when the sword begins to glow. The sword can be aimed at any angle, including diagonally, with the D-Pad, and it returns back like a boomerang. Corona learns the ability to jump with {{B}} from a rabbit. Some objects can be jumped over but some cannot. He learns the ability to pick up certain objects with {{A}} when next to them from an elephant. He drops the item with {{A}} again (or throws it if he jumps first).
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Early in the game, Corona finds himself losing his ability to speak to fellow humans, and instead gaining the ability to speak to animals and some flowers. Some of them join him, lending Corona their abilities. Each animal has its own special technique. The first animal the player gets is Corona's pet dog, Mac (US version) or Johnny (UK version). He can hold enemies down for Corona to attack. Later, the player gets a penguin, named Chilly (US version) or Penguy (UK version), which powers up Corona's sword with an ice attack when it is thrown. Some animal abilities are activated with the {{C}} button. A total of 16 animals can be obtained. The player can select up to two animals at a time by pausing the game with {{Start}}, which causes them to follow Corona and contribute their abilities. Certain combinations of animals can sometimes combine their abilities into even more useful abilities.
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Corona's health is depicted by red apples in the corner of the screen. He loses an apple when he is hurt by an enemy or a hazard. Bottomless pits, lava, and deep water also cost a health apple and cause Corona to respawn on land. When Corona has the maximum number of health apples, the word "MAX" appears. He can increase the maximum number of health apples he can have by defeating bosses or by finding Apples of Life. The game ends if Corona loses all of his health apples, but it can be restarted from the last save point. The player can save the game at any time (except during boss fights) but restarts at the beginning of the room or field when loading a saved game.
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Malin is the currency of the land, and it can be collected from defeating enemies, cutting down grass, or finding it in treasure chests or coin bags. Malin can be exchanged with NPCs for a number of services, such as learning abilities or gaining animal companions.
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The game uses a [[battery backup]] to store the player's progress, with four save slots available.
  
Some animals have further abilities activated with the {{C}} button. When paused, you may select animals or save (you may save at any time but will start at the beginning of the room/field); once all your health is gone, you will die and be returned to the title screen. Orange and red Apples give you back health; golden Apples of Life restore all health.
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===Items===
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Items are dropped by enemies or found in chests, boxes, or chopped grass.
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=50|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Coin
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| sprite={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Objects.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Collect Malin coins to exchange with NPCs for various services.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Coin Bag
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| sprite={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Objects.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=72 | crop_y=32}}
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| desc=Contains 30 Malin coins.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Red Apple
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| sprite={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Objects.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=16 | crop_y=0}}
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| sprite2={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Objects.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Restores one of Corona's health apples.
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Apple of Life
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| sprite={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Objects.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=48 | crop_y=32}}
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| desc=Increases the maximum number of Corona's health apples and fully restores his health. There are 12 total (one purchased from a mermaid in Soleil Town for 800 Malins; the others are hidden).
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}}
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}}
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===Objects===
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=50|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Crate
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| sprite={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Objects.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=16}}
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| desc=Attack to destroy. Sometimes contains an item.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Chest
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| sprite={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Objects.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=16 | crop_y=16}}
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| desc=Attack to open and reveal an item.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Switch
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| sprite={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Objects.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=48 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Changes part of the scenery when hit by Corona's sword. Some switches are inaccessible and can only be hit by a thrown sword.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Block
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| sprite={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Objects.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=64 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Bars the way and cannot be jumped over.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Heavy Block
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| sprite={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Objects.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=16}}
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| desc=Can be pushed and moved by Corona. Some areas contain puzzles that are solved by moving the blocks in a particular way.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Switch Block
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| sprite={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Objects.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=48 | crop_y=16}}
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| desc=Changes part of the scenery when hit by Corona's sword and can be pushed and moved by Corona.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Jump Pad
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| sprite={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Objects.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=64 | crop_y=16}}
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| desc=Changes part of the scenery when jumped onto by Corona.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Spring
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| sprite={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Objects.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=80 | crop_y=16}}
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| desc=Springs Corona into the air when he jumps onto it.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Board
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| sprite={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Objects.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=24 | crop_y=32}}
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| desc=Can be used as a platform by Corona and picked up by him and moved.
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Treasure Chest
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| sprite={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Objects.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=32}}
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| desc=Contains a special item.
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}}
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===Animals===
 
===Animals===
{| class="prettytable"
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The player can select up to two animal companions to aid Corona at a time. Corona finds new animal friends over the course of the game. Some animals have special effects when paired together.
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=50|
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{{InfoRow
! Sprite-->
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| title=Mac (US version) / Johnny (UK version) / {{rolloverText|ぽち|Pochi}}
! US Name
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| sprite={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Animals.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}}
! UK Name
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| desc=Corona's pet dog. He can be ordered to freeze in place with {{C}}, which holds any enemy that happens to run into him still. Joins the group in Soleil Town when Corona talks to him after gaining the ability to talk to animals.
! Description
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{{InfoRow
| Mac:
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| title=Chilly (US version) / Penguy (UK version) / {{rolloverText|ぺんぎー|Pengii}}
| Johnny
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| sprite={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Animals.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=24 | crop_y=0}}
| Your pet dog. With {{C}}, he will stay where he is and hold any enemy that happens to run into him still.
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| desc=A penguin who freezes Corona's sword when it is thrown for extra damage. It has the same effect with Dodo but sticks to the target. Combined with Inferno, the freeze is slightly more powerful. Joins the group in Anemone Beach after defeating the Octopus.
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| Flash
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{{InfoRow
| Charlie
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| title=Kitty / {{rolloverText|みけ|Mike}}
| A cheetah who you have to beat in a race to acquire. He will make you run 2x faster and jump farther.
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| sprite={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Animals.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=48 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=A cat who gives Corona a second chance if he dies (but only once). The effect is passive (the cat does not need to be selected). Can be hired at the animal village in Anemone Beach for 50 Malins.
| Cecil
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| Ciel
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{{InfoRow
| A flying squirrel who will allow your sword to be thrown farther and ricochet from walls. All sword techniques abort immediately with {{A}}.
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| title=Cecil (US version) / Ciel (UK version) / {{rolloverText|ももんがあ|Momongaa}}
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| sprite={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Animals.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=72 | crop_y=0}}
| Dippy
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| desc=A flying squirrel who allows Corona's sword to be thrown farther and to ricochet off walls. The sword can be called back to Corona with {{A}}. Combined with Moa, the sword rebounds indefinitely until called back. Combined with Monarchy, the sword can be controlled with the D-Pad. Joins the group in Burn Daisy after defeating the Shuffler.
| Dinosaur
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| A lazy dinosaur who you talk into leaving his home in a desert oasis and joining you. You ride him to cross bodies of water on the world map and some water/goo pits in the areas. He will move faster if combined with Flash.
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{{InfoRow
|-
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| title=Flash (US version) / Charlie (UK version) / {{rolloverText|ちった|Cheetah}}
| Pieces
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| sprite={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Animals.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=96 | crop_y=0}}
| Caterpillar
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| desc=A cheetah who doubles Corona's walking speed and increases his jump distance. Combined with Moa, he triples Corona's walking speed. Joins the group at the animal village in Iris if Corona beats him in a race. The player can talk to him before the race and pay 50 Malins to make him go slower to make the race easier to win.
| A caterpillar who does nothing. He later turns into
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}}
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{{InfoRow
| Monarchy
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| title=Edgar (US version) / Egg (UK version) / {{rolloverText|たまごん|Tamagon}}
| Butterfly
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| sprite={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Animals.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=120 | crop_y=0}}
| A butterfly who allows you to guide your sword while it is being thrown. With Cecil the sword will travel in circles.
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| desc=An egg that attacks everything on screen for 5 seconds (but can only be used one time). Can be hired at the animal village in Iris for 50 Malins.
|-
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}}
| Dodo
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{{InfoRow
| Dodo
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| title=Pieces (US version) / Caterpillar (UK version) / {{rolloverText|むっしー|Musshii}}
| A dodo bird who will attach your thrown sword to an enemy (usually resulting in the enemy coming to you in return).
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| sprite={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Animals.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=144 | crop_y=0}}
|-
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| desc=A caterpillar who does nothing. He later turns into a butterfly when Corona reaches the Tower of Babel for a second time. Joins the group at the slime area in Iris.
| Rio
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}}
| Armadillo
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{{InfoRow
| An armadillo who with {{C}} will turn into a platform you can pick up and throw with {{A}} (useful for crossing water or hitting buttons).
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| title=Batty (US version) / Bat (UK version) / {{rolloverText|もりもり|Morimori}}
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| sprite={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Animals.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=168 | crop_y=0}}
| Inferno
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| desc=A bat who renders Corona invincible for 20 seconds (but can only be used one time). Can be hired at the animal village in Camellia Desert for 100 Malins.
| Lion
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}}
| A lion who sets your sword on fire for extra damage. With Dodo, the attached sword causes extra damage.
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{{InfoRow
|-
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| title=Dippy (US version) / Dinosaur (UK version) / {{rolloverText|かっしー|Kasshii}}
| Leviathan
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| sprite={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Animals.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=24}}
| Leviathan
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| desc=A lazy dinosaur whom Corona can ride across cross bodies of water on the world map (automatically) and across deep water and other terrain in the areas (when selected). He moves faster if combined with Flash. Joins the group in Camellia Desert after visiting the Tower of Babel.
| A monster you must defeat in a boss battle for him to join you. He speeds up your sword swinging and throwing 2x.
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}}
|-
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{{InfoRow
| Chilly
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| title=Inferno (US version) / Lion (UK version) / {{rolloverText|りおん|Lion}}
| Penguy
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| sprite={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Animals.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=24 | crop_y=24}}
| A penguin who, similar to Inferno, will freeze your sword for extra damage, and has the same effect with Dodo. Combined with Inferno, the freeze will be slightly more powerful.
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| desc=A lion who sets Corona's sword on fire for extra damage when it is thrown. It has the same effect with Dodo but sticks to the target. Joins the group in Castle Freesia if rescued from his prison.
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| Wong
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{{InfoRow
| RaccoonDog
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| title=Leviathan / {{rolloverText|りば|Riba}}
| A raccoon who will cloak himself to look like you with {{C}}, distracting enemies.
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| sprite={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Animals.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=48 | crop_y=24}}
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| desc=A monster who speeds up Corona's sword swinging, charging, and throwing by double. Combined with Moa, Corona's sword abilities are tripled in speed. Joins the group at the Root Temple after defeating him.
| Moa
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}}
| Moa
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{{InfoRow
| A bird who strengthens its partner's abilities. For example, Monarchy and Cecil's powers can be applied for as much time as you like (hit {{A}} to stop), Flash and Leviathan will have their effect increased from double to triple, and further increases the damage Inferno and Chilly do.
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| title=Monarchy (US version) / Butterfly (UK version) / {{rolloverText|ぱたぱた|Patapata}}
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| sprite={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Animals.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=72 | crop_y=24}}
| Kitty
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| desc=A butterfly who allows the player guide Corona's sword with the D-Pad while it is being thrown. The sword can be called back to Corona with {{A}}. Combined with Cecil, the sword travels in circles. Combined with Moa, the sword can be controlled indefinitely until called back. Transforms from Pieces when Corona visits the Tower of Babel the second time.
| Kitty
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}}
| A cat you rent in an "Animal Village" for 50 gold coins. He will give you a second chance if you die (but only once).
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{{InfoRow
|-
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| title=Wong (US version) / RaccoonDog (UK version) / {{rolloverText|ぽんぽこ|Ponpoko}}
| Batty
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| sprite={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Animals.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=96 | crop_y=24}}
| Bat
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| desc=A raccoon who can disguise himself to look like Corona with {{C}}, distracting enemies. Joins the group in Soleil Town after Corona regains the ability to talk to humans if the player talks to Corona's mom and her double (who turns out to be Wong in disguise).
| A bat you rent for 100 gold coins. He will give you 20 seconds of invincibility once.
+
}}
|-
+
{{InfoRow
| Edgar
+
| title=Rio (US version) / Armadillo (UK version) / {{rolloverText|あるま|Arma}}
| Egg
+
| sprite={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Animals.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=120 | crop_y=24}}
| An animal you rent for 50 gold coins. He will damage everything on screen for 5 seconds once.
+
| desc=An armadillo who can turn into a platform with {{C}} that Corona can pick up and throw with {{A}}. This can be used for crossing deep water or bottomless pits or for hitting buttons that are otherwise inaccessible. Joins the group in Iris when visiting it in the past.
|-
+
}}
|}
+
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Moa / {{rolloverText|もあ|Moa}}
 +
| sprite={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Animals.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=144 | crop_y=24}}
 +
| desc=A bird who strengthens its partner's abilities. For example, Monarchy and Cecil's powers can be used indefinitely (press {{A}} to stop), Flash and Leviathan have their effects increased from double to triple, and Inferno and Chilly do additional damage. Joins the group after defeating the Chameleon in the Camellia Palace.
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Dodo / {{rolloverText|どーどー|Dodo}}
 +
| sprite={{sprite | Crusader of Centy, Animals.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=168 | crop_y=24}}
 +
| desc=A dodo bird who causes Corona's sword to attach itself to an enemy when it is thrown (usually resulting in the enemy coming back to him in return). Joins the party in Burn Daisy when visited in the past before fighting the Puppet Master.
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Areas===
 +
The different areas of the game are accessed from the map screen. The player can freely enter and leave areas. New areas become available after Corona has found the exit in an existing area.
 +
{{InfoTable|imagewidths=320|
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Soleil Town
 +
| screenshot=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Soleil Town 1.png
 +
| screenshot2=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Soleil Town 2.png
 +
| screenshot3=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Soleil Town 3.png
 +
| tabs=yes
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Rafflesia School
 +
| screenshot=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Rafflesia School.png
 +
| screenshot2=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Rafflesia School, Beginner Course.png
 +
| screenshot3=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Rafflesia School, Intermediate Course.png
 +
| screenshot4=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Rafflesia School, Expert Course.png
 +
| tabs=yes
 +
| desc=Contains three training grounds that can be completed to earn medals. Only the Beginner course can be completed at the beginning of the game; the Intermediate and Expert courses require that Corona learn new abilities and acquire animal companions. An NPC can teach Corona the sword throwing ability for 20 Malins. After collecting all three medals, Corona can talk with the King to receive the Holy Sword, which does twice as much damage.
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Dahlia Valley
 +
| screenshot=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Dahlia Valley.png
 +
| screenshot2=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Dahlia Valley Boss.png
 +
| tabs=yes
 +
| info1name=Boss
 +
| info1=Wolf
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Anemone Beach
 +
| screenshot=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Anemone Beach 1.png
 +
| screenshot2=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Anemone Beach 2.png
 +
| screenshot3=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Anemone Beach 3.png
 +
| screenshot4=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Anemone Beach Boss.png
 +
| tabs=yes
 +
| info1name=Boss
 +
| info1=Octopus
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Hot Daisy
 +
| screenshot=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Hot Daisy.png
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Burn Daisy
 +
| screenshot=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Burn Daisy.png
 +
| screenshot2=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Burn Daisy Boss.png
 +
| tabs=yes
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Iris
 +
| screenshot=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Iris 1.png
 +
| screenshot2=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Iris 2.png
 +
| screenshot3=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Iris 3.png
 +
| screenshot4=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Iris 4.png
 +
| screenshot5=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Iris 5.png
 +
| tabs=yes
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Camellia Desert
 +
| screenshot=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Camellia Desert 1.png
 +
| screenshot2=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Camellia Desert 2.png
 +
| screenshot3=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Camellia Desert 3.png
 +
| tabs=yes
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Tower of Babel
 +
| screenshot=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Tower of Babel.png
 +
| screenshot2=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Tower of Babel Boss.png
 +
| tabs=yes
 +
| info1name=Boss
 +
| info1=Roxie
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Castle Freesia
 +
| screenshot=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Castle Freesia 1.png
 +
| screenshot2=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Castle Freesia 2.png
 +
| screenshot3=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Castle Freesia Boss.png
 +
| screenshot4=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Castle Freesia 3.png
 +
| tabs=yes
 +
| info1name=Boss
 +
| info1=Georama
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Root Temple
 +
| screenshot=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Root Temple.png
 +
| screenshot2=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Root Temple Boss.png
 +
| tabs=yes
 +
| info1name=Boss
 +
| info1=Leviathan
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Tower of Babel
 +
| screenshot=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Tower of Babel Revisited 1.png
 +
| screenshot2=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Tower of Babel Revisited 2.png
 +
| screenshot3=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Tower of Babel Revisited 3.png
 +
| screenshot4=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Tower of Babel Revisited 4.png
 +
| screenshot5=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Tower of Babel Revisited 5.png
 +
| screenshot6=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Tower of Babel Revisited 6.png
 +
| screenshot7=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Tower of Babel Revisited 7.png
 +
| screenshot8=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Tower of Babel Revisited 8.png
 +
| screenshot9=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Tower of Babel Revisited 9.png
 +
| screenshot10=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Tower of Babel Revisited 10.png
 +
| tabs=yes
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Place of Peace (US version) / Saint Heaven (UK version)
 +
| screenshot=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Place of Peace 1.png
 +
| screenshot2=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Place of Peace 2.png
 +
| screenshot3=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Place of Peace Boss.png
 +
| tabs=yes
 +
| info1name=Boss
 +
| info1=Maldra (US version) / Dragon (UK version)
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Iris (Past)
 +
| screenshot=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Iris Revisited 1.png
 +
| screenshot2=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Iris Revisited 2.png
 +
| screenshot3=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Iris Revisited 3.png
 +
| screenshot4=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Iris Revisited 4.png
 +
| tabs=yes
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Camellia Palace (Past)
 +
| screenshot=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Camellia Palace 1.png
 +
| screenshot2=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Camellia Palace 2.png
 +
| screenshot3=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Camellia Palace 3.png
 +
| screenshot4=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Camellia Palace 4.png
 +
| screenshot5=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Camellia Palace 5.png
 +
| screenshot6=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Camellia Palace 6.png
 +
| tabs=yes
 +
| info1name=Boss
 +
| info1=Chameleon
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Burn Daisy (Past)
 +
| screenshot=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Burn Daisy Revisited Boss.png
 +
| info1name=Boss
 +
| info1=Puppet Master
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Anemone Beach (Past)
 +
| screenshot=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Anemone Beach Revisited.png
 +
| screenshot2=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Anemone Beach Revisited Boss.png
 +
| tabs=yes
 +
| info1name=Boss
 +
| info1=Baron
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Dahlia Valley (Past)
 +
| screenshot=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Dahlia Valley Revisited 1.png
 +
| screenshot2=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Dahlia Valley Revisited 2.png
 +
| screenshot3=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Dahlia Valley Revisited Boss.png
 +
| tabs=yes
 +
| info1name=Boss
 +
| info1=MotherMonster's Heart
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Soleil Town (Past)
 +
| screenshot=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Soleil Town Revisited 1.png
 +
| screenshot2=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Soleil Town Revisited 2.png
 +
| tabs=yes
 +
| desc=
 +
}}
 +
{{InfoRow
 +
| title=Black Night
 +
| screenshot=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Final.png
 +
| screenshot2=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Final Boss 1.png
 +
| screenshot3=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Final Boss 2.png
 +
| screenshot4=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Final Boss 3.png
 +
| screenshot5=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Final Boss 4.png
 +
| screenshot6=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Final Boss 5.png
 +
| screenshot7=Crusader of Centy, Areas, Final Boss 6.png
 +
| tabs=yes
 +
| info1name=Boss
 +
| info1=The Spirit Energy and the 5 Senses
 +
| desc=The Spirit Energy is guarded by five bosses representing the five senses, which must be defeated before Corona can fight the final boss. Talking to the MotherMonster (taking the form of a lizard) in between boss fights heals Corona.
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Music and sound==
 +
The game's music was composed by [[Motokazu Shinoda]], a professional Japanese concert pianist and composer. Sound programmer [[Noriyuki Iwadare]] is often miscredited as co-composer.
 +
 
 +
==History==
 +
===Development===
 +
This is one of two games to have originated as '''''Shining Rogue''''' (シャイニング・ローグ){{magref|bemega|1994-02|34}} (the other being ''[[Landstalker: The Treasures of King Nole]]''), and thus intended to be part of Sega's ''[[:Category:Shining|Shining]]'' series of games. Development was largely handled by [[Gau Entertainment]], which was bought by [[Nextech]] midway through development.
 +
 
 +
===Legacy===
 +
The game was included in all versions of the [[Mega Drive Mini 2]] in 2022.
  
 
==Versions==
 
==Versions==
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|us_name=Crusader of Centy
 
|us_name=Crusader of Centy
 
|jp_name=新創世紀ラグナセンティ
 
|jp_name=新創世紀ラグナセンティ
|jp_trans=
+
|jp_trans=Shin Souseiki Ragnacenty}}
|jp_rom=Shin Souseiki Ragnacenty
 
}}
 
  
 
==Production credits==
 
==Production credits==
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*'''Special Thanks:''' Mucky, I.Mizoguchi
 
*'''Special Thanks:''' Mucky, I.Mizoguchi
 
*'''Executive Producer:''' K.Aoyama
 
*'''Executive Producer:''' K.Aoyama
| source=In-game credits (US / JP)
+
| source=In-game credits (US/JP)
 +
| pdf=Crusader of Centy MD credits.pdf
 
| console=MD
 
| console=MD
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{hr}}
 +
{{creditstable|
 +
*'''Cover artist (JP):''' [[Osamu Muto]]{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20220905042342/https://twitter.com/VGDensetsu/status/1310503324530114560}}
 +
| console=MD
 +
| source=Uncredited
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Digital manuals==
 +
<gallery>
 +
CrusaderofCenty MD US MDMini2 manual.pdf|Mega Drive Mini 2 US manual
 +
Soleil MD EU MDMini2 manual.pdf|Mega Drive Mini 2 EU manual
 +
Ragnacenty MD JP MDMini2 manual.pdf|Mega Drive Mini 2 JP manual
 +
</gallery>
  
 
==Magazine articles==
 
==Magazine articles==
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==Promotional material==
 
==Promotional material==
 
{{gallery
 
{{gallery
|{{gitem|1995 05 - Software Mega Drive.jpg|ES print advert}}
+
|{{galleryPrintAd|bemega|1994-06|2-3}}
 +
|{{galleryPrintAd|bemega|1994-07|140}}
 +
|{{galleryPrintAd
 +
|megaforce|34|59
 +
}}
 
|{{galleryPrintAd
 
|{{galleryPrintAd
|MegaForce FR 34.pdf|megaforce|34|59
+
|gamechamp|1995-02|3
 +
|gamechamp|1995-05|2
 +
}}
 +
|{{galleryPrintAd
 +
|hobbyconsolas|46|10-11
 +
}}
 +
|{{galleryPrintAd
 +
|gamechamp|1995-09|2
 +
}}
 +
{{galleryPrintAd
 +
|gamechamp|1996-01|13
 +
}}
 +
|{{galleryPrintAd
 +
|vd|60|5
 +
|vd|61|68
 
}}
 
}}
|{{galleryPrintAd|BeepMD_JP_1994-06.pdf|bemega|1994-06|2-3}}
 
|{{galleryPrintAd|BeepMD_JP_1994-07.pdf|bemega|1994-07|140}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{ratings
 
{{ratings
 
| icon=MD
 
| icon=MD
| bemega=75
 
| bemega_source={{num|1994-07|page=15|pdf=BeepMD_JP_1994-07.pdf|pdfpage=17}}
 
| bemega_r=81
 
| bemega_r_source={{num||page=83|pdf=SSM_JP_19950901_1995-09.pdf|pdfpage=85}}
 
| cdconsoles=52
 
| cdconsoles_source={{num|3|page=138-141|pdf=CDConsoles FR 03.pdf|pdfpage=138}}
 
| consolesplus=91
 
| consolesplus_source={{num|39|page=100/101|pdf=ConsolesPlus FR 039.pdf|pdfpage=100}}
 
 
| digitiser=80
 
| digitiser=80
| egm=78
 
| egm_source={{num|68|page=34}}
 
| famitsu=65
 
| famitsu_source={{num|288|page=40|pdf=}}
 
| gamefan=95
 
| gamepro=75
 
| gamepro_source={{num|69|page=105|pdf=GamePro US 069.pdf|pdfpage=113}}
 
| gameplayers=80
 
| gamesmastertv=77
 
| gamesmastertv_source={{num|78}}
 
 
| gi=83
 
| gi=83
 
| gi_source=[http://web.archive.org/web/19970811114754/http://www.gameinformer.com/may95/centy.html {{num|25}}]
 
| gi_source=[http://web.archive.org/web/19970811114754/http://www.gameinformer.com/may95/centy.html {{num|25}}]
| joypad=93
 
| joypad_source={{num|34|page=29|pdf=Joypad FR 034.pdf}}
 
| maniac=86
 
| mega=92
 
| mega_source={{num|27|page=36/38}}
 
| megaforce=90
 
| megafun=87
 
| mms=92
 
| mms_source={{num|26|page=70-72|pdf=MeanMachinesSega26UK.pdf|pdfpage=70}}
 
| playerone=97
 
| playerone_source={{num|49|page=66-69|pdf=PlayerOne FR 049.pdf|pdfpage=66}}
 
| segapower=85
 
| segapower_source={{num|63|page=66/67}}
 
| segapro=88
 
| segapro_source={{num|40|page=52/53}}
 
| videogamesus=80
 
| videogamesus_source={{num|74|page=66|pdf=VideoGames US 74.pdf|pdfpage=66}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Scanbox
 
{{Scanbox
 +
| console=Mega Drive
 +
| region=JP
 +
| cover=Soleil MD JP Box.jpg
 +
| cart=Ragnacenty MD JP Cart.jpg
 +
| carttop=CrusaderofCenty MD JP CartTop.jpg
 +
| manual=Ragnacenty md jp manual.pdf
 +
| item1=CrusaderofCenty MD JP Badge.jpg
 +
| item1name=[[Mega RPG Project|Mega RPG Badge]]
 +
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=Mega Drive
 
| console=Mega Drive
 
| region=US
 
| region=US
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| console=Mega Drive
 
| console=Mega Drive
 
| region=US (cardboard)
 
| region=US (cardboard)
| front=
+
| front=CrusaderofCenty MD US cb front.jpg
 +
| spinemissing=yes
 +
| back=CrusaderofCenty MD US cb back.jpg
 
| cart=CrusaderofCenty MD US Cart.jpeg
 
| cart=CrusaderofCenty MD US Cart.jpeg
 
| manual=Crusaderofcenty md us manual.pdf
 
| manual=Crusaderofcenty md us manual.pdf
}}{{Scanbox
+
| item1=CrusaderofCenty MD US cb pcb.jpg
| console=Mega Drive
+
| item1name=PCB
| region=JP
 
| cover=Soleil MD JP Box.jpg
 
| cart=Ragnacenty MD JP Cart.jpg
 
| carttop=CrusaderofCenty MD JP CartTop.jpg
 
| manual=Ragnacenty md jp manual.pdf
 
| item1=CrusaderofCenty MD JP Badge.jpg
 
| item1name=[[Mega RPG Project|Mega RPG Badge]]
 
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=Mega Drive
 
| console=Mega Drive
 
| region=UK
 
| region=UK
 
| cover=Soleil MD UK Box.jpg
 
| cover=Soleil MD UK Box.jpg
| cart=
+
| cart=Soleil MD UK cart.jpg
 +
| cartback=Soleil MD UK cartback.jpg
 +
| manual=Soleil MD UK Manual.jpg
 +
| item1=Soleil MD UK pcb.jpg
 +
| item1name=PCB
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=Mega Drive
 
| console=Mega Drive
 
| region=FR
 
| region=FR
 
| cover=Soleil MD FR Box.jpg
 
| cover=Soleil MD FR Box.jpg
| cart=
+
| cart=Soleil MD FR cart.jpg
 +
| cartback=Soleil MD FR cartback.jpg
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=Mega Drive
 
| console=Mega Drive
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| cover=Soleil MD DE Box.jpg
 
| cover=Soleil MD DE Box.jpg
 
| cart=Soleil MD DE Cart.jpg
 
| cart=Soleil MD DE Cart.jpg
 +
| manual=Soleil MD DE Manual.pdf
 +
}}{{Scanbox
 +
| console=Mega Drive
 +
| region=DE (alt)
 +
| cover=Soleil MD DE alt cover.jpg
 +
| cart=Soleil MD DE Cart.jpg
 +
| cartsame=yes
 +
| manual=Soleil MD DE Manual.pdf
 +
| manualsame=yes
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=Mega Drive
 
| console=Mega Drive
 
| region=ES
 
| region=ES
 
| cover=Soleil MD ES Box.jpg
 
| cover=Soleil MD ES Box.jpg
 +
| cart=Soleil MD ES cart.jpg
 +
| manual=Soleil MD ES Manual.pdf
 +
}}{{Scanbox
 +
| console=Mega Drive
 +
| region=PT
 +
| cover=Soleil MD PT cover.jpg
 
| cart=
 
| cart=
| manual=Soleil MD ES Manual.pdf
+
| manual=
 +
}}{{Scanbox
 +
| console=Mega Drive
 +
| region=SE/DK/NO/FI
 +
| front=Soleil MD 24 cover.jpg
 +
| back=Soleil MD 24 back.jpg
 +
| spinemissing=yes
 +
| cart=Soleil MD 24 cart.jpg
 +
| manual=
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=Mega Drive
 
| console=Mega Drive
 
| region=AU
 
| region=AU
| cover=Soleil MD AU cover.jpg
+
| front=Soleil MD AU cover.jpg
 +
| spinemissing=yes
 +
| back=Soleil MD AU box back.jpg
 +
| cart=Soleil MD AU cart.jpg
 +
| cartback=Soleil MD AU cartback.jpg
 +
| manual=Soleil MD AU Manual.jpg
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
}}{{Scanbox
 
| console=Mega Drive
 
| console=Mega Drive
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==Technical information==
 
==Technical information==
===ROM dump status===
+
{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Technical information}}
{{romtable|
 
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Crusader of Centy/Soleil/Ragnacenty
System(s): Sega Mega Drive, Nintendo Switch Online
Publisher: Sega (Japan, Europe), Atlus (US)
Developer:
Supporting companies:
Licensor: Sega (US)
Sound driver: Cube/Noriyuki Iwadare
Genre: RPG[3][4]

















Number of players: 1
Official in-game languages:
  • 日本語
  • English
  • Français
  • Deutsch
  • Español
  • 한국어
  • Release Date RRP Code
    Sega Mega Drive
    JP
    ¥8,8008,800 G-5536
    Sega Mega Drive
    US
    T-144026
    ESRB: Kids to Adults
    Sega Mega Drive
    EU
    1182-05
    ELSPA: 3+ OK
    Sega Mega Drive
    DE
    DM 129129 1182-18
    Sega Mega Drive
    ES
    1182-06
    ELSPA: 3+ OK
    Sega Mega Drive
    FR
    1182-09
    ELSPA: 3+ OK
    Sega Mega Drive
    PT
    MDJ1182
    Sega Mega Drive
    UK
    £44.9944.99[8] 1182-05
    ELSPA: 3+ OK
    Sega Mega Drive
    SE
    1182-24
    Sega Mega Drive
    AU
    $69.9569.95[10][9] FSOL03SMC
    OFLC: G
    Sega Mega Drive
    KR
    GM94024JG
    Nintendo Switch Online
    JP
    SUBsub
    Nintendo Switch Online
    US
    SUBsub
    Nintendo Switch Online
    EU
    SUBsub
    Nintendo Switch Online
    UK
    SUBsub
    Nintendo Switch Online
    AU
    SUBsub

    Crusader of Centy in the US, Soleil in Europe, Shin Souseiki Ragnacenty (新創世紀ラグナセンティ) in Japan, and Ragnacenty in Korea, is an action-adventure game developed by Nextech under contract from Sega in 1994 for the Sega Mega Drive. The game was translated to Korean, English, French, German, and Spanish. Atlus produced a separate English translation and published the game for North America.

    Story

    Soleil is a village in a large continent overrun by monsters. The village law requires that all 14-year-old boys go to train and prepare for battle. The game's hero, Corona, has just turned fourteen at the beginning of the game. Corona receives the sword and shield of his father, who died in battle and had a great reputation for his bravery in defending the city. The crusaders of Soleil are sent out by the King to save the humans from the monsters.

    Early in the game, Corona visits a fortuneteller and loses his ability to speak to humans in exchange for the ability to talk to animals and plants. After defeating a dragon, Corona recovers the ability to talk to humans and travels through time. He must rely on his sword and the aid of a group of animals to build a better world and understand why the monsters are at war with humanity.

    Gameplay

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    Overworld map

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    Talking to animals

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    Animal selection

    The game is an action-adventure game resembling Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda series. The story centers on Corona (who is named by the player upon starting the game), a boy who has just turned 14 years of age and inherited his late father's sword to fight the monsters that threaten the human race's existence. Gameplay uses an overhead perspective and focuses on exploring, battling enemies with a sword, and solving puzzles. As the story progresses, numerous animals join the hero and aid him. The various areas of the world are selected from a map screen, with some areas having multiple entrances.

    Corona walks in any direction using the D-Pad. Some objects can be pushed by moving into them. He swings his sword with A. He can talk to NPCs with A when standing next to them. Corona learns a few additional abilities as the game progresses. He can pay a soldier to learn the ability to throw his sword by holding A and then releasing it when the sword begins to glow. The sword can be aimed at any angle, including diagonally, with the D-Pad, and it returns back like a boomerang. Corona learns the ability to jump with B from a rabbit. Some objects can be jumped over but some cannot. He learns the ability to pick up certain objects with A when next to them from an elephant. He drops the item with A again (or throws it if he jumps first).

    Early in the game, Corona finds himself losing his ability to speak to fellow humans, and instead gaining the ability to speak to animals and some flowers. Some of them join him, lending Corona their abilities. Each animal has its own special technique. The first animal the player gets is Corona's pet dog, Mac (US version) or Johnny (UK version). He can hold enemies down for Corona to attack. Later, the player gets a penguin, named Chilly (US version) or Penguy (UK version), which powers up Corona's sword with an ice attack when it is thrown. Some animal abilities are activated with the C button. A total of 16 animals can be obtained. The player can select up to two animals at a time by pausing the game with  START , which causes them to follow Corona and contribute their abilities. Certain combinations of animals can sometimes combine their abilities into even more useful abilities.

    Corona's health is depicted by red apples in the corner of the screen. He loses an apple when he is hurt by an enemy or a hazard. Bottomless pits, lava, and deep water also cost a health apple and cause Corona to respawn on land. When Corona has the maximum number of health apples, the word "MAX" appears. He can increase the maximum number of health apples he can have by defeating bosses or by finding Apples of Life. The game ends if Corona loses all of his health apples, but it can be restarted from the last save point. The player can save the game at any time (except during boss fights) but restarts at the beginning of the room or field when loading a saved game.

    Malin is the currency of the land, and it can be collected from defeating enemies, cutting down grass, or finding it in treasure chests or coin bags. Malin can be exchanged with NPCs for a number of services, such as learning abilities or gaining animal companions.

    The game uses a battery backup to store the player's progress, with four save slots available.

    Items

    Items are dropped by enemies or found in chests, boxes, or chopped grass.

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    Coin
    Collect Malin coins to exchange with NPCs for various services.
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    Coin Bag
    Contains 30 Malin coins.
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    Red Apple
    Restores one of Corona's health apples.
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    Apple of Life
    Increases the maximum number of Corona's health apples and fully restores his health. There are 12 total (one purchased from a mermaid in Soleil Town for 800 Malins; the others are hidden).

    Objects

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    Crate
    Attack to destroy. Sometimes contains an item.
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    Chest
    Attack to open and reveal an item.
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    Switch
    Changes part of the scenery when hit by Corona's sword. Some switches are inaccessible and can only be hit by a thrown sword.
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    Block
    Bars the way and cannot be jumped over.
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    Heavy Block
    Can be pushed and moved by Corona. Some areas contain puzzles that are solved by moving the blocks in a particular way.
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    Switch Block
    Changes part of the scenery when hit by Corona's sword and can be pushed and moved by Corona.
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    Jump Pad
    Changes part of the scenery when jumped onto by Corona.
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    Spring
    Springs Corona into the air when he jumps onto it.
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    Board
    Can be used as a platform by Corona and picked up by him and moved.
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    Treasure Chest
    Contains a special item.

    Animals

    The player can select up to two animal companions to aid Corona at a time. Corona finds new animal friends over the course of the game. Some animals have special effects when paired together.

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    Mac (US version) / Johnny (UK version) / ぽち
    Corona's pet dog. He can be ordered to freeze in place with C, which holds any enemy that happens to run into him still. Joins the group in Soleil Town when Corona talks to him after gaining the ability to talk to animals.
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    Chilly (US version) / Penguy (UK version) / ぺんぎー
    A penguin who freezes Corona's sword when it is thrown for extra damage. It has the same effect with Dodo but sticks to the target. Combined with Inferno, the freeze is slightly more powerful. Joins the group in Anemone Beach after defeating the Octopus.
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    Kitty / みけ
    A cat who gives Corona a second chance if he dies (but only once). The effect is passive (the cat does not need to be selected). Can be hired at the animal village in Anemone Beach for 50 Malins.
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    Cecil (US version) / Ciel (UK version) / ももんがあ
    A flying squirrel who allows Corona's sword to be thrown farther and to ricochet off walls. The sword can be called back to Corona with A. Combined with Moa, the sword rebounds indefinitely until called back. Combined with Monarchy, the sword can be controlled with the D-Pad. Joins the group in Burn Daisy after defeating the Shuffler.
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    Flash (US version) / Charlie (UK version) / ちった
    A cheetah who doubles Corona's walking speed and increases his jump distance. Combined with Moa, he triples Corona's walking speed. Joins the group at the animal village in Iris if Corona beats him in a race. The player can talk to him before the race and pay 50 Malins to make him go slower to make the race easier to win.
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    Edgar (US version) / Egg (UK version) / たまごん
    An egg that attacks everything on screen for 5 seconds (but can only be used one time). Can be hired at the animal village in Iris for 50 Malins.
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    Pieces (US version) / Caterpillar (UK version) / むっしー
    A caterpillar who does nothing. He later turns into a butterfly when Corona reaches the Tower of Babel for a second time. Joins the group at the slime area in Iris.
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    Batty (US version) / Bat (UK version) / もりもり
    A bat who renders Corona invincible for 20 seconds (but can only be used one time). Can be hired at the animal village in Camellia Desert for 100 Malins.
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    Dippy (US version) / Dinosaur (UK version) / かっしー
    A lazy dinosaur whom Corona can ride across cross bodies of water on the world map (automatically) and across deep water and other terrain in the areas (when selected). He moves faster if combined with Flash. Joins the group in Camellia Desert after visiting the Tower of Babel.
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    Inferno (US version) / Lion (UK version) / りおん
    A lion who sets Corona's sword on fire for extra damage when it is thrown. It has the same effect with Dodo but sticks to the target. Joins the group in Castle Freesia if rescued from his prison.
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    Leviathan / りば
    A monster who speeds up Corona's sword swinging, charging, and throwing by double. Combined with Moa, Corona's sword abilities are tripled in speed. Joins the group at the Root Temple after defeating him.
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    Monarchy (US version) / Butterfly (UK version) / ぱたぱた
    A butterfly who allows the player guide Corona's sword with the D-Pad while it is being thrown. The sword can be called back to Corona with A. Combined with Cecil, the sword travels in circles. Combined with Moa, the sword can be controlled indefinitely until called back. Transforms from Pieces when Corona visits the Tower of Babel the second time.
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    Wong (US version) / RaccoonDog (UK version) / ぽんぽこ
    A raccoon who can disguise himself to look like Corona with C, distracting enemies. Joins the group in Soleil Town after Corona regains the ability to talk to humans if the player talks to Corona's mom and her double (who turns out to be Wong in disguise).
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    Rio (US version) / Armadillo (UK version) / あるま
    An armadillo who can turn into a platform with C that Corona can pick up and throw with A. This can be used for crossing deep water or bottomless pits or for hitting buttons that are otherwise inaccessible. Joins the group in Iris when visiting it in the past.
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    Moa / もあ
    A bird who strengthens its partner's abilities. For example, Monarchy and Cecil's powers can be used indefinitely (press A to stop), Flash and Leviathan have their effects increased from double to triple, and Inferno and Chilly do additional damage. Joins the group after defeating the Chameleon in the Camellia Palace.
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    Dodo / どーどー
    A dodo bird who causes Corona's sword to attach itself to an enemy when it is thrown (usually resulting in the enemy coming back to him in return). Joins the party in Burn Daisy when visited in the past before fighting the Puppet Master.

    Areas

    The different areas of the game are accessed from the map screen. The player can freely enter and leave areas. New areas become available after Corona has found the exit in an existing area.

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    Soleil Town

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    Rafflesia School
    Contains three training grounds that can be completed to earn medals. Only the Beginner course can be completed at the beginning of the game; the Intermediate and Expert courses require that Corona learn new abilities and acquire animal companions. An NPC can teach Corona the sword throwing ability for 20 Malins. After collecting all three medals, Corona can talk with the King to receive the Holy Sword, which does twice as much damage.

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    Dahlia Valley
    Boss:
    Wolf

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    Anemone Beach
    Boss:
    Octopus

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    Hot Daisy

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    Burn Daisy

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    Iris

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    Camellia Desert

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    Tower of Babel
    Boss:
    Roxie

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    Castle Freesia
    Boss:
    Georama

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    Root Temple
    Boss:
    Leviathan

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    Tower of Babel

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    Place of Peace (US version) / Saint Heaven (UK version)
    Boss:
    Maldra (US version) / Dragon (UK version)

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    Iris (Past)

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    Camellia Palace (Past)
    Boss:
    Chameleon

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    Burn Daisy (Past)
    Boss:
    Puppet Master

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    Anemone Beach (Past)
    Boss:
    Baron

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    Dahlia Valley (Past)
    Boss:
    MotherMonster's Heart

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    Soleil Town (Past)

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    Black Night
    Boss:
    The Spirit Energy and the 5 Senses
    The Spirit Energy is guarded by five bosses representing the five senses, which must be defeated before Corona can fight the final boss. Talking to the MotherMonster (taking the form of a lizard) in between boss fights heals Corona.

    Music and sound

    The game's music was composed by Motokazu Shinoda, a professional Japanese concert pianist and composer. Sound programmer Noriyuki Iwadare is often miscredited as co-composer.

    History

    Development

    This is one of two games to have originated as Shining Rogue (シャイニング・ローグ)[16] (the other being Landstalker: The Treasures of King Nole), and thus intended to be part of Sega's Shining series of games. Development was largely handled by Gau Entertainment, which was bought by Nextech midway through development.

    Legacy

    The game was included in all versions of the Mega Drive Mini 2 in 2022.

    Versions

    Localised names

    Also known as
    Language Localised Name English Translation
    English Soleil Soleil
    English (US) Crusader of Centy Crusader of Centy
    Japanese 新創世紀ラグナセンティ Shin Souseiki Ragnacenty

    Production credits

    • Produce, Scenario, Game Design: Y.Onda
    • Main Program: Y.Tani
    • Sub Program and Game Design: T.Toyota
    • Sub Program: S.Ohtake
    • Character and Graphic Design: T.Yamamoto
    • Graphic Design: K.Nagata, M.Matsushima
    • Object Design: Y.Shimizu, K.Tajima
    • Boss Character Design: Y.Maki
    • Game Design: All Staff
    • Music Composer: M.Shinoda
    • Sound Operator: N.Iwadare
    • Special Thanks: Mucky, I.Mizoguchi
    • Executive Producer: K.Aoyama
    Source:
    In-game credits (US/JP)
    Crusader of Centy MD credits.pdf
    [17]

    Source:
    Uncredited


    Digital manuals

    Magazine articles

    Main article: Crusader of Centy/Magazine articles.

    Promotional material

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    Print advert in Beep! MegaDrive (JP) #1994-06: "June 1994" (1994-05-07)
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    Print advert in Beep! MegaDrive (JP) #1994-07: "July 1994" (1994-06-08)
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    Print advert in Mega Force (FR) #34: "Décembre 1994" (1994-12-02)
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    Print advert in Game Champ (KR) #1995-02: "xxxx" (199x-xx-xx)
    also published in:
    Logo-pdf.svg
    Logo-pdf.svg
    Print advert in Hobby Consolas (ES) #46: "Julio 1995" (1995-xx-xx)
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    Logo-pdf.svg
    Print advert in Game Champ (KR) #1995-09: "xxxx" (199x-xx-xx)
    Logo-pdf.svg
    Logo-pdf.svg
    Print advert in Game Champ (KR) #1996-01: "xxxx" (199x-xx-xx)
    Logo-pdf.svg
    Logo-pdf.svg
    Print advert in Velikiy Drakon (RU) #60 (2002-09-05)
    also published in:
    • Velikiy Drakon (RU) #61 (2003-02-07)[20]
    Logo-pdf.svg

    Physical scans

    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Score Source
    80
    83 №25
    Sega Mega Drive
    82
    Based on
    2 reviews
    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Version Score
    1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
    80
    [21]
    Beep! MegaDrive (JP) NTSC-J
    75
    [22]
    CD Consoles (FR)
    52
    [23]
    Consoles + (FR)
    91
    [24]
    Cool Gamer (RU)
    50
    [25]
    Digitiser (UK)
    90
    [26]
    Electronic Games (1992-1995) (US) NTSC-U
    58
    [27]
    Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
    78
    [28]
    Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 1 (RU)
    80
    [29]
    Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
    65
    [30]
    GameFan (US) NTSC-U
    95
    [31]
    Game Players (US) NTSC-U
    80
    [32]
    GamePro (US) NTSC-U
    75
    [33]
    GamesMaster (UK) PAL
    77
    [34]
    Hobby Consolas (ES)
    92
    [35]
    Joypad (FR) NTSC-J
    93
    [36]
    MAN!AC (DE) PAL
    86
    [37]
    Mega (UK) PAL
    92
    [8]
    Mega Force (FR) NTSC-J
    84
    [38]
    Mega Force (FR) PAL
    90
    [39]
    Mega Fun (DE) PAL
    87
    [40]
    Micro Kid's Multimédia (FR)
    100
    [41]
    Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
    92
    [7]
    Next Generation (US) NTSC-U
    50
    [42]
    Player One (FR)
    97
    [43]
    Play Time (DE) PAL
    90
    [44]
    Power Up! (UK)
    88
    [45]
    Sega News (CZ) PAL
    85
    [46]
    Sega Power (UK) PAL
    85
    [47]
    Sega Pro (UK) PAL
    88
    [48]
    Sega Force (SE)
    76
    [49]
    Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
    81
    [50]
    Super Juegos (ES)
    96
    [51]
    Todo Sega (ES)
    93
    [52]
    Tricks 16 bit (RU) NTSC-U
    78
    [53]
    Tricks 16 bit (RU) PAL
    88
    [54]
    VideoGames (US)
    80
    [55]
    Sega Mega Drive
    82
    Based on
    37 reviews

    Crusader of Centy

    Mega Drive, JP
    Soleil MD JP Box.jpg
    Cover
    CrusaderofCenty MD JP CartTop.jpg
    Ragnacenty MD JP Cart.jpg
    Cart
    Ragnacenty md jp manual.pdf
    Manual
    Mega Drive, US
    CoC MD US Box.jpg
    Cover
    CrusaderofCenty MD US Cart.jpeg
    Cart
    Crusaderofcenty md us manual.pdf
    Manual
    Mega Drive, US (cardboard)
    CrusaderofCenty MD US cb back.jpgNospine.pngCrusaderofCenty MD US cb front.jpg
    Cover
    CrusaderofCenty MD US Cart.jpeg
    Cart
    Crusaderofcenty md us manual.pdf
    Manual
    CrusaderofCenty MD US cb pcb.jpg
    PCB
    Mega Drive, UK
    Soleil MD UK Box.jpg
    Cover
    Soleil MD UK cartback.jpgSoleil MD UK cart.jpg
    Cart
    Soleil MD UK Manual.jpg
    Manual
    Soleil MD UK pcb.jpg
    PCB
    Mega Drive, FR
    Soleil MD FR Box.jpg
    Cover
    Soleil MD FR cartback.jpgSoleil MD FR cart.jpg
    Cart
    Mega Drive, DE
    Soleil MD DE Box.jpg
    Cover
    Soleil MD DE Cart.jpg
    Cart
    Soleil MD DE Manual.pdf
    Manual
    Mega Drive, DE (alt)
    Soleil MD DE alt cover.jpg
    Cover
    Soleil MD DE Cart.jpg
    Cart
    Soleil MD DE Manual.pdf
    Manual
    Mega Drive, ES
    Soleil MD ES Box.jpg
    Cover
    Soleil MD ES cart.jpg
    Cart
    Soleil MD ES Manual.pdf
    Manual
    Mega Drive, PT
    Soleil MD PT cover.jpg
    Cover
    Mega Drive, SE/DK/NO/FI
    Soleil MD 24 back.jpgNospine.pngSoleil MD 24 cover.jpg
    Cover
    Soleil MD 24 cart.jpg
    Cart
    Mega Drive, AU
    Soleil MD AU box back.jpgNospine.pngSoleil MD AU cover.jpg
    Cover
    Soleil MD AU cartback.jpgSoleil MD AU cart.jpg
    Cart
    Soleil MD AU Manual.jpg
    Manual
    Mega Drive, KR
    Ragnacenty MD KR cover.jpg
    Cover
    Ragnacenty MD KR carttop.jpg
    Ragnacenty MD KR cartback.jpgRagnacenty MD KR cart.jpg
    Cart

    Technical information

    Main article: Crusader of Centy/Technical information.

    References

    1. http://turbo-boing.com/about (Wayback Machine: 2013-06-02 04:44)
    2. http://gdri.smspower.org/wiki/index.php/Eden_Entertainment_Software
    3. File:Soleil MD JP Box.jpg
    4. 4.0 4.1 https://sega.jp/history/hard/megadrive/software.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-07-20 09:51)
    5. Harmony, "1994 5-6" (JP; 1994-05-23), page 39
    6. Electronic Gaming Monthly, "December 1994" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 316
    7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 Mean Machines Sega, "December 1994" (UK; 1994-10-28), page 70
    8. 8.0 8.1 Mega, "December 1994" (UK; 1994-11-30), page 36
    9. 9.0 9.1 File:NewReleasesCatalogueApril-May1995AU.pdf, page 14
    10. Sega Megazone, "March 1995" (AU; 1995-0x-xx), page 20
    11. https://topics.nintendo.co.jp/article/c33d8753-7d81-46bd-80cb-1e0a80dbae98 (archive.today)
    12. @NintendoAmerica on Twitter (archive.today)
    13. @NintendoEurope on Twitter (archive.today)
    14. @NintendoUK on Twitter (archive.today)
    15. @NintendoAUNZ on Twitter (archive.today)
    16. Beep! MegaDrive, "February 1994" (JP; 1994-01-08), page 34
    17. File:Crusader of Centy MD credits.pdf
    18. @VGDensetsu on Twitter (Wayback Machine: 2022-09-05 04:23)
    19. Game Champ, "xxxx" (KR; 199x-xx-xx), page 2
    20. Velikiy Drakon, "" (RU; 2003-02-07), page 68
    21. 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 212
    22. Beep! MegaDrive, "July 1994" (JP; 1994-06-08), page 17
    23. CD Consoles, "Janvier 1995" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 138
    24. Consoles +, "Janvier 1995" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 100
    25. Cool Gamer, "9" (RU; 2002-10-13), page 56
    26. Digitiser (UK) (1995-02-23)
    27. Electronic Games (1992-1995), "May 1995" (US; 1995-0x-xx), page 83
    28. Electronic Gaming Monthly, "March 1995" (US; 1995-0x-xx), page 34
    29. Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 1, "" (RU; 1999-xx-xx), page 304
    30. Famitsu, "1994-06-24" (JP; 1994-06-10), page 40
    31. GameFan, "Volume 3, Issue 4: April 1995" (US; 1995-xx-xx), page 18
    32. Game Players, "Vol. 8 No. 4 April 1995" (US; 1995-0x-xx), page 44
    33. GamePro, "April 1995" (US; 1995-xx-xx), page 107
    34. GamesMaster (UK) "Series 4, episode 16" (1995-01-03, 24:00) (+8:37)
    35. Hobby Consolas, "Diciembre 1994" (ES; 1994-xx-xx), page 90
    36. Joypad, "Septembre 1994" (FR; 1994-0x-xx), page 29
    37. MAN!AC, "01/95" (DE; 1994-12-07), page 76
    38. Mega Force, "Septembre 1994" (FR; 1994-0x-xx), page 84
    39. Mega Force, "Janvier 1995" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 46
    40. Mega Fun, "01/95" (DE; 1994-12-21), page 38
    41. Micro Kid's Multimédia, "Février 1995" (FR; 1995-0x-xx), page 46
    42. Next Generation, "May 1995" (US; 1995-04-18), page 101
    43. Player One, "Janvier 1995" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 66
    44. Play Time, "1/95" (DE; 1994-12-07), page 98
    45. Power Up!, "Saturday, March 11, 1995" (UK; 1995-03-11), page 1
    46. Sega News, "Leden 1997" (CZ; 1997-xx-xx), page 30
    47. Sega Power, "February 1995" (UK; 1994-12-15), page 66
    48. Sega Pro, "January 1995" (UK; 1994-12-01), page 52
    49. Sega Force, "2/95" (SE; 1995-04-19), page 18
    50. Sega Saturn Magazine, "September 1995" (JP; 1995-08-08), page 85
    51. Super Juegos, "Enero 1995" (ES; 199x-xx-xx), page 34
    52. Todo Sega, "Diciembre 1994" (ES; 1994-1x-xx), page 44
    53. Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 12
    54. Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 234
    55. VideoGames, "March 1995" (US; 1995-02-xx), page 66


    Crusader of Centy

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    Books: Crusader of Centy Hint Book (1994)
    Sega Mega Drive
    Prototypes: 1994-03