Must own saturn games

Grid-based strategy gets fused with a deep storyline and the ability to level-up characters to change their abilities, making this a release that effortlessly consumes months of your life — assuming you can obtain a copy at a reasonable price, that is. One of the final western releases for the console, Shining Force III is incredibly rare but owning it is a bittersweet experience; it's actually part one in a trilogy of titles each told from the perspective of a different character.

The second and third parts were never translated into English and remain Japanese exclusives, so for English-language players, the story remains unfinished. Burning Rangers.

There haven't been enough video games about fighting fires, but when they do come along they're usually worth the wait. Burning Rangers is all about a band of futuristic fire-fighters and features one of the most impressive 3D engines ever seen on the Saturn.

The aim is to explore various blazing buildings and safely evacuate the people trapped within. Stunning visuals and fantastic overall presentation make this one a solid gold classic, and the ability to use the Saturn's analogue controller makes it even sweeter. While this did receive a release outside of Japan, it's quite rare these days so expect to pay a pretty penny. The Japanese version — which comes with a music CD — is cheaper, but the game relies on spoken guidance when finding a route through each location, so you miss a lot if you don't understand Japanese.

Nights Into Dreams. The Saturn never got a proper Sonic title — the compilation release Sonic Jam doesn't really count — but it did get Nights in Dreams, which some would argue is even better. Developed by Sonic Team and boasting support for the Saturn analogue pad it was bundled with the controller , Nights isn't really a platformer as you spend much of your time elegantly gliding through the air. The gorgeous graphics and toe-tapping music make this a popular title with Sega fans; the Wii sequel was nice enough but didn't quite capture the same magic.

Shining the Holy Ark. Viewed from a first-person perspective, the game has RPG staples such as random encounters and turn-based combat, and mixes in towns and villages packed with non-player characters to chat with. Great music and visuals make this a real treat in terms of presentation, but it's the lengthy and gripping quest which will keep you glued to your console for many, many weeks. The western version is predictably quite expensive these days, but well worth seeking out.

X-Men Vs. Street Fighter. Capcom may have been a key supporter of the Sony PlayStation, but it had plenty of love for Sega's console and released a flood of 2D fighters during the system's lifespan. Darran is so old that he used to play retro games when they were simply called games. Get the best gaming deals, reviews, product advice, competitions, unmissable gaming news and more! Page 1 of 3: Page 1 Page 1 Page 2 Page 3.

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