Light Crusader

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Light Crusader
Light Crusader Scan
Developer(s) Treasure Co. Ltd
Publisher(s) Sega
Release date(s) Flag of United States May 25, 1995
Flag of Japan May 26, 1995
Europe 1995
Genre(s) Action RPG
Mode(s) Single player
Rating(s) ESRB: Kids to Adults
Platform(s) Sega Mega Drive
Media Cartridge

Light Crusader is an Action RPG developed by Treasure Co. Ltd and published by Sega. It is similar in gameplay to Landstalker, blending console role-playing game RPG, action-adventure and platform game elements in much the same way. It featured an art style and presentation that mimicked European RPGs. It marked a major departure for the developer, known for fast paced action games, with colorful anime-inspired visuals. It is, to date, their only RPG, and their only game with a distinctly Western art style.

[edit] Gameplay

Sir David in the tavern
Sir David in the tavern

The adventure follows the knight Sir David as he travels to the town of Green Row. Green Row has been suffering from a rash of disappearances and Sir David has been summoned by the King to find the cause. Gameplay is viewed from an isometic viewpoint. Players can execute simple sword slashes, move freely, jump, and push objects. Gameplay is a mix of action, puzzle solving, and platforming for the most part, with the usual role-playing staples like towns, shops, equipment, and spellcasting.

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