ActRaiser

From thecrankyhermit

ActRaiser
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Companies Quintet, Enix
First release date Dec 16, 1990
Original platform(s) SNES
Current official platform(s) Official emulation: VC

Sidescrolling platformer, Economic sim, Action/adventure

ActRaiser
Quintet's debut is an interesting mashup of disparate gameplay styles. In between stages of hack & slash platforming, you are tasked with rebuilding the previously conquered world into a prosperous city-state, shifting the gameplay to an overhead perspective mode that has often been compared to Populous and Sim City. These sequences are simplistic and perhaps too easy, but innovative and fun enough to elevate ActRaiser from a competent sidescroller to an SNES classic. The North American release tones down religious symbolism in accordance with NOA's policies. Followed by a disappointing sequel that omits the city building aspect.
Key people Yūzō Koshiro