Taito‘s arcade hack & slash adventure Rastan Saga II is scheduled to be re-released on June 20th for PS4 and Nintendo Switch as the newest Arcade Archives release. Originally launched in arcades in 1988, the game serves as a prequel to the first game, detailing how the hero Rastan earned his moniker by rescuing the region of “Rastania” from malevolent monsters and an evil wizard. Like its predecessor, Rastan Saga II is a classic 2D side-scrolling game where players wield a sword to vanquish foes like skeletons and bats. Players can collect various power-ups including new weapons, health items, and magical enhancements.
【アケアカ】『ラスタンサーガII』がSwitch/PS4で6月20日に配信https://t.co/qMWAYbjYT1
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1988年にタイトーより発売されたアクションゲーム。『ラスタンサーガ』の前日譚で主人公がラスタンと呼ばれるまでの物語が展開。剣や爪など武器や魔法を使い、神殿を守るため迫りくる敵と戦う。#アケアカ pic.twitter.com/WqISuEjLlw
Despite having larger sprites and an impressive soundtrack, the game is seen as a downgrade from the original due to subpar animation, uninspired level design, and underwhelming boss battles, resulting in it not attaining the same acclaim as its precursor.
