Landstalker: The Treasures of King Nole is a three-dimensional isometric role-playing game exclusive for the Sega Genesis. Players navigate in gorgeous sprite-based 3D environments in a gigantic action RPG lasting well over 12 hours, the content in this game includes multiple sidequests, dungeons with puzzle and enemies The series was evidently inspired by the Zelda series with its action RPG elements, made evident from its Japan-only spinoff: "Lady Stalker: Challenge from the Past". In Tolkien-esque fashion, the plot resolves around a quest to obtain the treasure of a dead King and guarded by an immortal dragon named Gola. Throghout his quest the player encounters recurring characters, including the Duke and a wizard named Mir, none of which are particularly memorable. The story is wholesome nonetheless and environments are fun to navigate, exploration is the key word here.

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2022


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