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Ranger X (Sega Genesis, 1993)
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Game works great. Tested on a Sega nomad and plays with no problems.
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A rare classic, Ranger X for the Sega Genesis is known for its fantastic graphics, smooth audio, and immersive arcade-style game play. It was released in 1993 as a kind of final showcase of the Sega Genesis’ technical power. Ranger X for Genesis was among the most eagerly anticipated games in classic console history. Assuming the role of the eponymous Ranger X, a character encased within a mech-style combat suit, players are tasked with battling enemy squads of the Rahuna – a coalition of worlds from the Edge zone of the galaxy and sworn enemies of the Free Galactic System Council. The enemies seek to overthrow the System Council, the Rahuna come up against the player’s Ranger X, who is prepared to stop them. Ranger X is a side scroller, drawing comparisons with other Sega Genesis games like Streets of Rage and Rolling Thunder, and has a focus on gun-style weapons. Players start the game with a pulse rifle, which they can fire both right (ahead of them) and left (back the way they have come), maneuvering into position with the push of a button on the controller. As players advance through the game levels, they start to gain access to more powerful, more exacting weaponry. Other weapons in the game include the flamethrower, the first special weapon to replace the pulse rifle, along with seeker mines, seeker charges, and the seeker falcon weapon. When players push a button on the Genesis controller to switch to special weapons, as opposed to the pulse rifle, their power bar will gradually drain until depleted entirely. This adds an extra dimension of challenging, strategic gameplay. Not only does this leave Ranger X unable to use special weapons, it also means the player will be unable to recover health at the health chargers for which they sometimes search. The player must also be careful to reserve power for their thrust pack, which Ranger X needs to fly. Flying is useful to escape tricky battles, as well as to pass over water, but is another skill that must be tactically deployed to avoid draining power. The thrust pack also has its own limitations, and can only be used until it overheats – at which point the player will fall to the ground, unable to take off again until the thrust pack fully cools. Also at the player’s disposal are shields, including the hard shield, again with its own power bar. As Ranger X takes damage, the shields are gradually depleted until the character is left completely defenseless. Ranger X is followed through the game by a small selection of vehicular companions, or ex-ups. These vehicles can be mounted by Ranger X, to which they respond in varying ways. Most of the time, Ranger X is accompanied by the Ex-Up Indra, a speedy motorcycle-type vehicle that can fire auto-targeted pulses and access small tunnels. The Ex-Up Eos is a far larger airship, capable of annihilating enemies with lasers. Visually detailed, virtually every element in Ranger X has been carefully designed by the GAU Entertainment game development team – with particular attention devoted to the player character, ex-ups, enemies, and bosses. Backgrounds to the levels have the illusion of being three-dimensional, pushing the envelope of early gaming, and explosions are a special highlight for many fans.Product Identifiers
PublisherSEGA
UPC0010086010763
eBay Product ID (ePID)5470
Product Key Features
RatingRating Pending
GenreAction & Adventure
PlatformSega Genesis
Game NameRanger X
Additional Product Features
Release Year1993
Number of Players1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Control ElementsGamepad/Joystick
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- Aug 02, 2021
Don't sleep on Ranger-X
I don't have anything bad to say about this game. The graphics and colors push what the Genesis/MD can do, the music is awesome, the pacing of the game itself is great, it never feels unbeatably hard, and when you get over the initial hump of learning the controls it feels like there's nothing else quite like it. I really enjoy this game and it's one of my favorite "new to me" Genesis games I've played. 5/5Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 10, 2018
One of the best mech games on the Genesis.
Even after 25 years,Ranger X is still one of most entertaining Genesis mech games to me.I loved it as kid and I still love it now as an adult.If your a hardcore mesh fan looking for a classic,Ranger X is a must.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 24, 2018
Hidden Genesis gem with a lot of character and fun.
This game is pretty amazing for its time. It seems like it was definitely slept on and not heavily promoted, as I never heard of it growing up and only recently found out about it through friends and game enthusiasts. If you'd like to play something very different and tough, I highly recommend picking up this hidden gem.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 16, 2024
Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise? I thought not. It's not a story the Jedi would tell you. It's a Sith legend. Darth Plagueis
Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise? I thought not. It's not a story the Jedi would tell you. It's a Sith legend. Darth Plagueis was a Dark Lord of the Sith, so powerful and so wise he could use the Force to influence the midichlorians to create life... He had such a knowledge of the dark side that he could even keep the ones he cared about from dying. The dark side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 08, 2021
Worth the purchase
Ranger X is is an unfortunately short game, but the experience is well worth your time and challenging on the highest difficultyVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 15, 2017
Great game
Recomended shooter game.fast and lots of actionVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 25, 2025
Works great! Awesome game...
Works great! Awesome gameVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 13, 2021
Cool shmup for the genesis
Fun gameVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 18, 2016
Great game
This game brings back some seriously awesome memories.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 02, 2019
Great! Fast!
Quick shipping, clean product, thanks!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
