[Sega Saturn] Magic Knight Rayearth ROM Download

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Based on the hit anime and manga of the same name, Magic Knight Rayearth is now an action role-playing video game. Sega created and released it in 1995 for the Sega Saturn. Despite being one of Saturn’s early releases, this title ended up being the system’s final retail offering in North America. The extensive time spent on translation and localization was a significant cause of the delay. Working Designs handled the 1998 North American release.

The player assumes control of one of the three main characters from the original series and embarks on an adventure throughout the magical land of Cephiro to save Princess Emerald from kidnappers.

There are at least five more video games based on the anime before Magic Knight Rayearth. One is for the Super Famicom, while the other two are for the Sega Game Gear (the second is entitled “Making of Magic Knight”). The Game Boy has two games. These are not only ports of one another but rather whole new games that expand upon the Magic Knight Rayearth canon.

The Sega Saturn game stays true to the first story arc of the manga and anime in terms of plot. On a school excursion to Tokyo Tower, third-graders Hikaru Shidou, Umi Ryuuzaki, and Fuu Hououji have suddenly whisked away to the enchanted land of Cephiro. Master Mage Clef gives them the mission to transform into the Magic Knights, find the abducted Princess Emeraude, and bring her back to Tokyo from high priest Zagato.

The game includes everyone from the manga’s first arc, plus the anime-only character Inouva. The game adds exciting layers to the plot by introducing new settings and personalities. The player can read each girl’s notebook and gain insight into their feelings throughout pivotal moments in the game.

The game puts you in charge of three protagonists. You can only have one character actively fighting at any given moment. The other two shadow the main character, doing nothing to help or hinder them in any way. You may easily alter who is the active one at any time. The protagonists work together to solve puzzles and defeat adversaries as the game progresses.

Unlike in other role-playing games, progress in the story is the primary means of unlocking new abilities and perks for your character and spells. Maximum health and maximum magic power are the two exceptions to this rule. In addition, the three main characters all use unique weapons: Hikaru has a sword, Umi has a foil, and Fuu shoots arrows. The game’s strategic depth is bolstered by the fact that each weapon has its advantages and disadvantages.

Sega Saturn’s Magic Knight Rayearth is a fantastic addition to the RPG genre, giving longtime fans a new way to interact with their favorite characters and setting. If you enjoy role-playing games or are a fan of the series, you will enjoy this game.