Ristar

"Only a few games reach such lofty heights. This one is remarkable in most every way, and brilliantly executed."

Some people may complain about the level design (the stages are HUGE) but don't let that turn you off to this great title. From the cool opening story to the great ending (yes, the game has an actual ending. No "Congratulations!" here!), Ristar deserves a place in every platform-loving gamer's library.

"I'll agree that the cutesy side-scroller genre was flooded in ye olde 16-bit days. Many titles, especially those not blessed (or cursed as the case may be) with a big name license would fall into the kaleidoscopic cesspool of forgotten cuteness. Ristar hangs bravely above the precipice - perhaps on one of his special poles - undaunted, yellow dome shining brightly, refusing to let go."