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Description of a game people might not have heard of.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 10
Date: November 11, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Rygar was a semi popular game for the first Nintendo system (very old). (I only put 5 stars because it's a required fill in, I have not heard anything about this game though so don't buy till you hear about this version. This review is for those who don't know what Rygar is).
People who are into games now probably have no idea what to expect so I'll briefly tell you what the old game was like.
Rygar is like a hercules type game character (or Strider from the Strider series).
The old game was fun because he had this really cool standard weapon that was like a flaming or lighting yo-yo (he slung it and it would come back to him), yo-yo sounds weak but the weapon was really cool looking.
You went through levels fighting enemies while acquiring more items that help you out through the game. Some are a cross bow that you would shoot arrows attached to ropes across cliffs to get to the other side, power ups, and I think there was a glider type item but I'm not sure (my brother said there was but I never got that far, I was only 6). The difficulty was enough to keep you from being disappointed.
I have not heard anything about this game but if it's based on the NES version, it should be very good.
Just wrote this to give you an idea of what it's about.

This version may or may NOT be the original

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 7
Date: November 24, 2002
Author: Amazon User

The Nintendo verison of Rygar was an excellent game, I agree with the first reveiwer. It had a great sound track(some NES games had the best music I've heard in games) and wicked levels and sinister enemies like the shadowlords in the cloud fortress. Hopefully the Flaming Disk wheapon will be in this too.(probably a higher level wheapon) on the PS2 box Rygar has a shield and probably a sword of some kind to start with. Hopefully you will be able to save. In the original you could not save. (I had to keep the NES powered while I rested between playing.) I should probably e-mail my brother about this PS2 version...

rygar

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 05, 2002
Author: Amazon User

this game was ok. i mean the graphics are unbelievable and the fighting sequence is killer but the game is extremely short. it only took me 3 hours to beat this game and the only replay value this game has is playing the game again on a harder mode. that's it. might i suggest renting the game?

Neat weapon, uninspired gameplay.

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: December 06, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I just rented this game (and trust me, that's all you'll want to do), and found it to be a bore fest.

There are some cool ideas such as being able to destroy just about all the environments you come accross, yet you seem to do more battle with the buildings and columns than you do with the enemies... why you ask? because there are none! I've just about beaten the game (in less than 6 hours I might add), and I've only ran into 5 types of enemies!

No enemies, anywhere... yet so many cool moves with you Diskarmor...Yet no one to use them on! Oh, and don't even think about using them on a boss, cause it just don't work.

Avoid purchase of this game. It makes a good rental however...

The dead shall rise and repopulate the systems.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: December 07, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Ok so the title is really weird, however this is an example of the lack of ideas that companies have anymore. Rygar debuted on the NES, and then died. For almost 20 years the game lied in wait for a sequel and Tecmo eventually delivered, in what is an example of a Badass Character for a Badass system.

The story of Rygar revolves around tha argonian gladiator who at his awards ceremony is attacked by the TItans, evil beings that in some ways look human, but have supernatural abilites. The princess is kidnapped and Rygar is thrust deep into the earth. The gods grant him the gift of the diskarmour and from there the game begins.

The diskarmour is probably the most badass weapon ever created. It is basically a spiked yo-yo that you can use to create some wicked attacks with (and later summon creatures). Although for some creatures only minor combos need apply. But that is not the only thing that seperates this from the average action game. The ability to destroy literally almost every thing you see. And it works because for the most part the items blend into the background thus it makes it more fun.

Overall this game is in the feel of Devil May Cry and overall this is a badass game for a badass system.

Weak

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: December 16, 2002
Author: Amazon User

As a fan of the original Rygar game, I was really looking forward to this version. The original version had, for the time, great graphics, music, plot, and overall gameplay.

The only thing that's great about this updated version of the game is the graphics.

Unfortunately, there's a lot about it that's not only less than great, but horrid:

- Movement/action/animation is jerky at best; I find it almost feels like the original 8-bit Rygar was superimposed over the beautiful 32-bit graphics.

- User interface is absolutely horrible. I found that attacks were difficult to control (at best) and I often had no idea where I was aiming. There is no "camera control" available, and it's quite easy to navigate Rygar off the screen entirely. Also, game play forces the user to use the analog control, whereas I prefer the cross-bar control; strangely, the options screen only responds to the cross-bar and not the analog. It's obvious that Tecmo spent little time doing usability testing on this game.

- Enemies and fighting sequences are repetative and dull. Yawn.

All in all, pass. Maybe rent it for a night just to check it out... But if you want an entertaining platform game that you can play again and again, save your money.

Rygar: The cool...game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: December 26, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is load of fun. It's got lots going for it like:
-The best graphics on PS2
-Being able to destroy beautiful Greek inspired enviroments
-The most original weapon since... the first Rygar.
Your being awarded by a real looking princess when Titans take her. You fall and then you kill a bunch of bugs while running through the most entertaining platformer I've ever played.
I haven't beaten this game yet, but thats because I got it yesterday. Also, when I was sliding down the stairs in this game, it showed realistic sand floating up in the air and falling. WOW! This game is so detailed and fun that I couldn't give it anything lower than 5 stars.

I Liked It, But You May Not

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: January 03, 2003
Author: Amazon User

The closest comparison I can make to this game would be to say that it is like French cuisine; it tastes so unbelievably good but is served in unsatisfying portions. Be warned, this game is not for everybody. I'll give you the bad news before I give you the good.

This game is way, way, WAYYYY too painfully short. I read reviews proclaiming this very point and simply didn't believe them, convinced that only big nerds were writing them without the common player in mind. I now humbly stand corrected. It is stigmatizing how short this game is. There simply is not enough content in this game. The monsters are too few and too weak, especially when you consider that Rygar is wielding a weapon as potent as the diskarmor. Most of the enemies simply roll over and die without putting up even a minimal fight, even the bosses.

There isn't enough of a hunt and seek type feel to this game either. Most of the items you need for your quest turn up along the path; you just follow along to the next objective and pick up whatever you need along the way. For an adventure styled game, that just doesn't quite cut it; especially when you consider that Rygar's ancestor for the NES frontiered that type of play.

On a minor note, the voice acting and dialogue is absolutely horrifying and unconvincing. This makes it a little more difficult to get into the story.

Now, on to the good. The visuals in this game are brilliant and stunning. Simply put, they are some of the best on the PS2 for the moment. The level Arcadia, the floating city, is quite a spectacle, the backgrounds are amazing and is truly something to behold. The animation is sometimes a little wierd, granted, but overall the backgrounds, the enemies exploding after being beaten sensless by the diskarmor, and the models themselves are all gorgeous.

Beyond the cosmetic qualities comes the diskarmor itself. This for me was the best part of the game. The diskarmor is awesome. It's one of the coolest weapons I've ever seen any character sport in a video game in a long time, and the combos and attack sequences are really cool and fun to use. You can beat up on enemies in so many ways it's rediculous, from swinging them around as a whip against other enemies to juggling them sensless in the air. The diskarmor was a unique idea that I really was impressed with, I just wish they'd have given you opportunity to use it more.

The soundtrack is AMAZING! The moscow symphony did an entire original score for the game, and it truly must be heard to be believed. It's masterful; if it was released on cd for purchase I'd definetely but it, and I rarely buy soundtracks from games even when they are good.

The general story of the game is pretty cool too. It's not the best in the world and at times it's more than a little cheesy (dialogue is TERRIBLE), but overall it's a fun plot.

Overall, this game has moderate replay value and is actually much better through once you get to the harder difficulty settings; otherwise it's just too flippin easy. If you're a casual gamer it may be right up your alley, but more hardcore players may be left half-empty after playing this. ... However, if you're looking for a more serene, beautiful game with great visuals, a stunning soundtrack, and good character design, look no further than this game. I really enjoyed playing this game and will likely play it again, I just wish there would have been more of it.

Visually Impressive Adventure!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: January 06, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Rygar: The legendary adventure puts you on the island of "Argus" where you set out to find & rescue the princess "Harmonia". I don't wana give too much away, but you will be fighting a bunch of really cool enemies & bosses with one of the coolest and original weapons too come along in video games in recent years. The "Diskarmor" (i think i spelled it right?). Well you should check out the game.....trust me this diskarmor is one [awesome] weapon! The atmospehere in the game is of greek mythology, so you can count this game has educational (not really). My only problem with the game was that it wasn't long enough....other than that, I think it's worth buying!

Not worth $50

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: March 02, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I just finished this game on "easy" mode. It took me about 2 nights playing this game to finish it. It is a short game, as everyone has already stated. Probably 25% as big as Devil May Cry1. This game is exactly like Devil May Cry. It is almost too similar because it feels like the same game, just with different characters. If you haven't played DMC in years, then Rygar will be a nice adventure. However, if you just got around to playing DMC recently, you may want to pass on this one because it is too much of the same and you will probably get bored.
The whole game is a copy of DMC, even the in game menu system resembles DMC. The way Rygar's weapon is enhanced throughout the game is very much like Dante's sword was. Rygar even has to go around picking up little glowing balls to earn points to upgrade his weapon, the diskarmor.
The graphics in this game are beautiful, but I wouldnt say they are any better than DMC 1.
I was very disappointed by the enemies. The enemies you run into throughout the game were very boring and not exciting to do battle with.
Who wants to run around with a badass weapon, only to be forced to use it on nothing but oversized bugs? Caterpillers, spiders and some kind of flying snail things are just about the only enemies you will encounter. I know the original NES Rygar had the same kinds of enemies, but more humanoid beings are needed. There was a cyclops creature but only appeared about 2 times. Now, I only played the game on "easy," so i hope on normal or hard there will be more variety of enemies.There were lots of boss enemies to fight in this game. Defeating them was only accomplished by standing right on top of them and hitting them repeatedly, taking damage and then repeating.
Overall this games is 3 stars and maybe worth picking up when the price drops. I'm still waiting to buy NFS hot pursuit but still cost $50 after a year? what is going on?

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