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'''''Rastan Saga II''''' (ラスタンサーガII) is a 1988 arcade platformer by [[Taito]] and the sequel to ''[[Rastan]]''. [[Opera House]] ported it to the [[Sega Mega Drive]] in 1990 — though Americans would need to have played both versions to know the MD version was a port, as the arcade game was called ''Nastar'' or ''Nastar Warrior'' there. The MD version was not released in Europe, where the game was called ''Nastar''.
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (ラスタンサーガII) is a 1988 arcade platformer by [[Taito]] and the sequel to ''[[Rastan|Rastan Saga]]''. [[Opera House]] ported it to the [[Sega Mega Drive]] in 1990.
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The branding of this port is unusual; the ''Rastan Saga'' name was never used outside of Japan otherwise, as the first game was called ''Rastan'' outside of Japan, and this second was called ''Nastar'' or ''Nastar Warrior'' (in the US).
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In Japan, [[Sega]] released a version of ''[[Tetris]]'' as a conversion kit for ''Nastar'' cabinets.
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==Story==
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Rastania is a land known for its towering temple, called the Skyscraper. A "wicked group" of evil monsters tries to take control of the Skyscraper, knowing that succeeding would make them rulers of Rastania. A barbarian warrior called "Rastan" who must stop them before they succeed.
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==Gameplay==
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The game is a side-scrolling platforming game where the player takes the role of a barbarian who tries to defeat an evil wizard. There are a total of five rounds. Rounds start with two long, linear levels filled with demons, followed by a castle hall where Rastan must confront a boss. Levels are linear and have no vertical scrolling.
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Rastan moves with {{left}} and {{right}}. The screen locks, so the player cannot backtrack. Rastan jumps with {{B}} and can pull his legs up while jumping with {{down}}. When he is not attacking, Rastan holds his shield (or weapon) in a defensive posture. He blocks high attacks while standing but can kneel with {{down}} to block low attacks. He can also hold his shield over his head with {{up}} to block falling objects.
  
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Rastania is a land known for its temple, the aptly named Skyscraper. A "wicked group" (who are not identified further) tries to take control of Skyscraper, knowing that succeeding would make them rulers of Rastania. You are a warrior who must stop them before they succeed.
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Rastan attacks with {{A}}. He is initially equipped with a short sword and a shield, but these can be exchanged for a long sword, which is slower but has longer range, or a pair of claws, which are faster but have short range. Many demons take multiple hits to defeat. Like Rastan, some demons carry long weapons or shields that can block attacks, so Rastan can attack high while standing or low while kneeling and can also attack while jumping. He can thrust his weapon up into the air with {{up}}+{{A}}. While in midair, he can thrust his weapon up with {{up}}+{{A}} or jabs it downwards with {{down}}+{{A}}. Rastan has a level, starting at zero, that increases by one each time he defeats a boss, increasing his attack power.
  
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{{A}} attacks; use the D-pad to aim your attack and hold {{A}} to repeatedly attack. {{B}} jumps. {{C}} appears to do nothing, but the arcade version does have multiple collectable weapons, so {{C}} might switch weapons when other weapons are acquired (TODO).
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Rastan has ten health points and loses one when he is attacked by or touches an enemy or hazard. He loses a life if he loses all of his health points but revives immediately if the player has extra lives left. Rastan reverts to his short sword and shield if he dies while carrying another weapon. Lava also instantly kills him. There is also a time limit for each section, and the player loses a life and must restart the section if time runs out. The game ends if the player runs out of lives, but it can be continued a limited number of times.
  
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==Physcial Scans==
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===Items===
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Items are dropped by demons when they are defeated.
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{{InfoTable|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Shield and Sword
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| sprite={{sprite | Rastan Saga II MD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Reverts Rastan to his starting sword and shield.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Long Sword
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| sprite={{sprite | Rastan Saga II MD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=16 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Arms Rastan with a long sword, which is slower but has longer range and blocks a larger area.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Iron Claws
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| sprite={{sprite | Rastan Saga II MD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Arms Rastan with a pair of hand claws, which are faster but have shorter range and block a smaller area.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Crest of Lightning
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| sprite={{sprite | Rastan Saga II MD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=16}}
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| desc=Augments Rastan's weapon with sparks of lightning when he uses it, which makes his attacks unblockable. Lasts until Rastan loses a life or reaches the boss.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Crest of Flame
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| sprite={{sprite | Rastan Saga II MD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=16}}
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| desc=Augments Rastan's weapon with fireballs, which shoot out whenever he attacks. Lasts until Rastan loses a life or reaches the boss.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Crest of Time
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| sprite={{sprite | Rastan Saga II MD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=16 | crop_y=16}}
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| desc=Restores 50 seconds on the timer.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Crest of Hegemony
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| sprite={{sprite | Rastan Saga II MD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=48 | crop_y=16}}
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| desc=Destroys all of the demons on the screen.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=The Fang of Hidler
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| sprite={{sprite | Rastan Saga II MD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=64 | crop_y=16}}
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| desc=Surrounds Rastan in bones that protect him from one hit.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=The Cowl of the Wizard
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| sprite={{sprite | Rastan Saga II MD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=64 | crop_y=32}}
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| desc=Halves the damage taken by Rastan. Lasts until Rastan loses a life.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=The Light of the Blue Power
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| sprite={{sprite | Rastan Saga II MD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=32}}
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| desc=Restores one health point to Rastan.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=The Light of the Yellow Power
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| sprite={{sprite | Rastan Saga II MD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=16 | crop_y=32}}
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| desc=Restores three health points to Rastan.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=The Light of the Red Power
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| sprite={{sprite | Rastan Saga II MD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=32}}
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| desc=Restores all of Rastan's health points.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=The Dark Jewel
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| sprite={{sprite | Rastan Saga II MD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=48 | crop_y=32}}
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| desc=Transforms up to four demons on the screen into the Light of the Blue Power items.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Stone of the Wise
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| sprite={{sprite | Rastan Saga II MD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=48 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Increases Rastan's level by 1, which increases his attack power. Dropped by bosses when they are defeated.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Goddess
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| sprite={{sprite | Rastan Saga II MD, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=64 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Gives the player an extra life.
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}}
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}}
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===Rounds===
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Round 1
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| screenshot=Rastan Saga II MD, Stage 1-1.png
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| screenshot2=Rastan Saga II MD, Stage 1-2.png
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| screenshot3=Rastan Saga II MD, Stage 1-3.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Round 2
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| screenshot=Rastan Saga II MD, Stage 2-1.png
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| screenshot2=Rastan Saga II MD, Stage 2-2.png
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| screenshot3=Rastan Saga II MD, Stage 2-3.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Round 3
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| screenshot=Rastan Saga II MD, Stage 3-1.png
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| screenshot2=Rastan Saga II MD, Stage 3-2.png
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| screenshot3=Rastan Saga II MD, Stage 3-3.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Round 4
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| screenshot=Rastan Saga II MD, Stage 4-1.png
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| screenshot2=Rastan Saga II MD, Stage 4-2.png
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| screenshot3=Rastan Saga II MD, Stage 4-3.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Round 5
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| screenshot=Rastan Saga II MD, Stage 5-1.png
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| screenshot2=Rastan Saga II MD, Stage 5-2.png
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| screenshot3=Rastan Saga II MD, Stage 5-3.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
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}}
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}}
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==History==
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===Reception===
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Both versions were poorly received.
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==Magazine articles==
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==Promotional material==
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Promotional material}}
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==Physical scans==
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{{ratings|MD}}
 
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| manual=Rastan Saga II MD US Manual.pdf
 
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==Technical information==
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[[Category:1990 Mega Drive Games]]
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==References==
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{{NECRetro|italics=yes}}
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Latest revision as of 21:58, 29 February 2024

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Rastan Saga II
System(s): Sega Mega Drive
Publisher: Taito
Developer:
Original system(s): Arcade boards
Developer(s) of original games: Taito
Sound driver: SMPS Z80
Genre: Action[2]

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
JP 		¥6,8006,800 T-11043
Sega Mega Drive
US 		11026
Non-Sega versions

Rastan Saga II (ラスタンサーガII) is a 1988 arcade platformer by Taito and the sequel to Rastan Saga. Opera House ported it to the Sega Mega Drive in 1990.

The branding of this port is unusual; the Rastan Saga name was never used outside of Japan otherwise, as the first game was called Rastan outside of Japan, and this second was called Nastar or Nastar Warrior (in the US).

In Japan, Sega released a version of Tetris as a conversion kit for Nastar cabinets.

Story

Rastania is a land known for its towering temple, called the Skyscraper. A "wicked group" of evil monsters tries to take control of the Skyscraper, knowing that succeeding would make them rulers of Rastania. A barbarian warrior called "Rastan" who must stop them before they succeed.

Gameplay

The game is a side-scrolling platforming game where the player takes the role of a barbarian who tries to defeat an evil wizard. There are a total of five rounds. Rounds start with two long, linear levels filled with demons, followed by a castle hall where Rastan must confront a boss. Levels are linear and have no vertical scrolling.

Rastan moves with Left and Right. The screen locks, so the player cannot backtrack. Rastan jumps with B and can pull his legs up while jumping with Down. When he is not attacking, Rastan holds his shield (or weapon) in a defensive posture. He blocks high attacks while standing but can kneel with Down to block low attacks. He can also hold his shield over his head with Up to block falling objects.

Rastan attacks with A. He is initially equipped with a short sword and a shield, but these can be exchanged for a long sword, which is slower but has longer range, or a pair of claws, which are faster but have short range. Many demons take multiple hits to defeat. Like Rastan, some demons carry long weapons or shields that can block attacks, so Rastan can attack high while standing or low while kneeling and can also attack while jumping. He can thrust his weapon up into the air with Up+A. While in midair, he can thrust his weapon up with Up+A or jabs it downwards with Down+A. Rastan has a level, starting at zero, that increases by one each time he defeats a boss, increasing his attack power.

Rastan has ten health points and loses one when he is attacked by or touches an enemy or hazard. He loses a life if he loses all of his health points but revives immediately if the player has extra lives left. Rastan reverts to his short sword and shield if he dies while carrying another weapon. Lava also instantly kills him. There is also a time limit for each section, and the player loses a life and must restart the section if time runs out. The game ends if the player runs out of lives, but it can be continued a limited number of times.

Items

Items are dropped by demons when they are defeated.

Rastan Saga II MD, Items.png
 Shield and Sword
Reverts Rastan to his starting sword and shield.
Rastan Saga II MD, Items.png
 Long Sword
Arms Rastan with a long sword, which is slower but has longer range and blocks a larger area.
Rastan Saga II MD, Items.png
 Iron Claws
Arms Rastan with a pair of hand claws, which are faster but have shorter range and block a smaller area.
Rastan Saga II MD, Items.png
 Crest of Lightning
Augments Rastan's weapon with sparks of lightning when he uses it, which makes his attacks unblockable. Lasts until Rastan loses a life or reaches the boss.
Rastan Saga II MD, Items.png
 Crest of Flame
Augments Rastan's weapon with fireballs, which shoot out whenever he attacks. Lasts until Rastan loses a life or reaches the boss.
Rastan Saga II MD, Items.png
 Crest of Time
Restores 50 seconds on the timer.
Rastan Saga II MD, Items.png
 Crest of Hegemony
Destroys all of the demons on the screen.
Rastan Saga II MD, Items.png
 The Fang of Hidler
Surrounds Rastan in bones that protect him from one hit.
Rastan Saga II MD, Items.png
 The Cowl of the Wizard
Halves the damage taken by Rastan. Lasts until Rastan loses a life.
Rastan Saga II MD, Items.png
 The Light of the Blue Power
Restores one health point to Rastan.
Rastan Saga II MD, Items.png
 The Light of the Yellow Power
Restores three health points to Rastan.
Rastan Saga II MD, Items.png
 The Light of the Red Power
Restores all of Rastan's health points.
Rastan Saga II MD, Items.png
 The Dark Jewel
Transforms up to four demons on the screen into the Light of the Blue Power items.
Rastan Saga II MD, Items.png
 Stone of the Wise
Increases Rastan's level by 1, which increases his attack power. Dropped by bosses when they are defeated.
Rastan Saga II MD, Items.png
 Goddess
Gives the player an extra life.

Rounds

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  • Rastan Saga II MD, Stage 1-3.png

Round 1

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  • Rastan Saga II MD, Stage 2-1.png

  • Rastan Saga II MD, Stage 2-2.png

  • Rastan Saga II MD, Stage 2-3.png

Round 2

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  • Rastan Saga II MD, Stage 3-1.png

  • Rastan Saga II MD, Stage 3-2.png

  • Rastan Saga II MD, Stage 3-3.png

Round 3

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  • Rastan Saga II MD, Stage 4-1.png

  • Rastan Saga II MD, Stage 4-2.png

  • Rastan Saga II MD, Stage 4-3.png

Round 4

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  • Rastan Saga II MD, Stage 5-1.png

  • Rastan Saga II MD, Stage 5-2.png

  • Rastan Saga II MD, Stage 5-3.png

Round 5

History

Reception

Both versions were poorly received.

Magazine articles

Main article: Rastan Saga II/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

Main article: Rastan Saga II/Promotional material.

Physical scans

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Publication Version Score
1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
40
[4]
Beep! MegaDrive (JP) NTSC-J
60
[5]
Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
50
[6]
Joystick (FR)
55
[7]
Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming (UK) PAL
48
[8]
Mega Drive Fan (JP) NTSC-J
56
[9]
Power Play (DE)
39
[10]
Raze (UK) NTSC
57
[11]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
50
[12]
Sega Pro (UK) NTSC
61
[13]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
31
[14]
Tricks 16 bit (RU)
57
[15]
User (GR)
67
[16]
Sega Mega Drive
 52
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Rastan Saga II

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Mega Drive, US
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Manual

Technical information

Main article: Rastan Saga II/Technical information.

References

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  1. ↑ http://opera-house.co.jp/works.html (Wayback Machine: 2011-07-22 09:43)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://sega.jp/history/hard/megadrive/software_l.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-07-02 23:21)
  3. ↑ https://groups.google.com/g/rec.games.video/c/GDpfIzq1loM/m/DB6fWbCOaikJ
  4. ↑ 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 185
  5. ↑ Beep! MegaDrive, "September 1990" (JP; 1990-08-XX), page 25
  6. ↑ Famitsu, "" (JP; 1990-xx-xx), page 1
  7. ↑ Joystick, "Octobre 1990" (FR; 1990-xx-xx), page 122
  8. ↑ Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming, "January 1993" (UK; 199x-xx-xx), page 94
  9. ↑ Mega Drive Fan, "November 1990" (JP; 1990-10-08), page 63
  10. ↑ Power Play, "11/90" (DE; 1990-10-12), page 144
  11. ↑ Raze, "December 1990" (UK; 1990-10-25), page 32
  12. ↑ Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 54
  13. ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 66
  14. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "September 1995" (JP; 1995-08-08), page 87
  15. ↑ Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 141
  16. ↑ User, "Ioúlios-Ávgoustos 1991" (GR; 1991-0x-xx), page 86


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