Rygar (NES) Playthrough
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- Опубликовано: 26 янв 2024
- A playthrough of Tecmo's 1987 action-adventure game for the NES, Rygar.
Predating such classics as Metroid, Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest, and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, Rygar was among the first of its type to be released on North America, and it was a immediate hit when it dropped for the NES in the summer of 1987.
Though it shares its name with a Tecmo coin-op game released in 1986, Rygar bears little resemblance to its namesake. Instead of dumping a cutdown version of a simple left-to-right platformer on the NES, Tecmo went back to the drawing board and created a brand new action-adventure experience for the console audience.
The NES game's plot follows the same plot beats as its progenitor: Ligar's army has invaded the holy land of Argool, and as was foretold by a prophecy, the legendary hero Rygar has risen from his grave to once again take up arms against the forces of evil.
At the outset, Rygar can access most of Argool from the Garloz overworld, a hub area dotted with doors that lead to the action stages that form the meat of the game. Both Garloz and the action stages, however, feature large sections that'll remain inaccessible until Rygar has found the appropriate tool to overcome certain obstacles. The grappling hook will allow him to climb to high ledges, the pulley is used to cross ropes spanning rivers and gorges, and the crossbow creates rope bridges over chasms that are too wide to jump.
Rygar's abilities also improve as he fights and gains experience. As his "tone" increases, Rygar's weapon, the yoyo-like "disk armor," becomes stronger, and the more "last" he has, the longer his life gauge will grow. Finally, collecting "mind" will allow him to cast magic spells. “Power Up" makes the disk armor fly faster and farther, “Attack & Assail” hits every enemy on-screen ten times before it wears off, and “Recovery” completely refills Rygar’s life bar.
Rygar's gameplay is fluid and has a good sense of progression, the platforming controls are buttery smooth, and the goals are clearly signposted. It doesn’t leave you wandering for hours trying to figure out what to do next, and it doesn’t beat you down with an unreasonable level of difficulty. It's actually quite a forgiving game in that regard, especially compared to its contemporaries.
The graphics and sound also stand up extremely well for a game of its age. The locations are memorable (that blood red sky at sunset, wow!), there are a few cool instances of parallax background scrolling, and most of the tunes will have you humming along after a few minutes. Also, anyone who has played Jekyll and Hyde will immediately recognize the tune that plays as you're speaking to the Indora.
This early mix of action, adventure, and RPG elements come together to form an unexpectedly addictive experience. With Rygar, Tecmo set the standard for a budding genre, and history tells us that this would be far from the last time they pulled off such a feat.
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I’m 47, I wish I could turn back time to the days when my friends and I would just spend hours on end playing Rygar and other classics on NES.
52….same
@@350smb those were the days!
47 here also.
I just watch the gameplays for that nostalgic feeling.
Greatest time ever.
Be well my friend!
@@sebastiend.5335 Same with me! I haven't seen or thought about that game in decades! But searched for a play through, and that music
just brings it all back
@@350smb I just thought of the game but couldn't remember the title, so I asked my brother to find me the Gaylard's Quest game.
He didn't dissapoint, haha!
Rygar is one of those games every kid who ever played it when jt was new loved despite never getting anywhere in it. It was a real treat to revisit later on in life to finally conquer. So many of these old NES games were like childhood white whales.
I must've been one of the few who beat this many times as a kid.
@grumby111 - you must be 😂😂... 7 year old me gave up on this game when I just couldn't figure out what to do after the first boss. I spent hours lost in this map. 😂
@@SamM-gl9zc 🤣 Technically, I remember watching my uncle play games. However, I didn't need any help getting through any of the games myself. Do you remember Metal Gear? I actually managed to beat that myself.
When I tried to play it again at an older age, I couldn't manage to get out of the jungle. 😆 Those stupid mazes where you can move in any direction, but the screen and details remain the same. Then again, I don't have the appetite to play these games like I used to. Nowadays, it's WoW or something modern.
Before Ninja Gaiden and Tecmo Bowl, there was Rygar. Tecmo really doesn't get enough credit for their contributions to the NES library!
This was Tecmo at its best, with notable titles such as Rygar, Ninja Gaiden, Tecmo Bowl, Tecmo Super Bowl, Solomon’s Key, Bomb Jack (when the company was known as Tehkan), Dead or Alive, and Monster Rancher (which introduced the lovable character Mocchi), before it merged with Koei (best known for the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, PTO: Pacific Theater of Operations and Dynasty Warriors franchises) to form Koei Tecmo Holdings!
Is there any reason you waited so long to play this because you’re responsible for promoting the worst games to our children
@TeddyBelcher4kultrawide Am I? Hmm...oops. I actually did do this game before, but the video was really old and the picture quality wasn't so hot.
Nintendo complete. Yes, I’ve always been suspicious of main stream video game lack of tecmo coverage. I’m Severely based, I believe attack on titan 2 on switch is the best reason to buy the platform. But Industry biased doesn’t like this video game company because they did not want to support the Sega Dreamcast and Dead or Alive was trash. Sony was never gonna support tecmo, they still don’t, and RUclipsrs don’t. Because video game reviews is the original fake news
Would you play the Japanese version? It's called アルガス の 戦士, Translates to Warrior of Argus. The music is different in different areas. Basically the same game tho.
I remember buying this when it came out originally. I was 12 at the time and didn't really know where I was going but I beat this game. Very underrated NES game. Love the music.
Same here, had not idea where I was going but did beat it. Watching this makes me want to play it again.
Rygar is one of my favourite NES games. Because it has no save battery I would play it and then leave the NES on all day on pause until I got home from school. The song at 16:50 is one of my favourite video game songs ever.
Seems like yesterday. I was 12 when this came out, now 48😧 can't believe how time is flying 😳
I hear you! I miss the old days as a kid, and time seems to go by faster the older we get. We’re still here though!
One of the rare instances, back in those days, when a home port was better than the arcade version. Fantastic chip tunes in this game.🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥🎮
I'm in my late 40's and I remember I use to struggle playing this game as a kid lol. I onced used that flute sound 54:12 as a ringtone.
One of the only games i ever beat! Ah memories! The soundtrack stayed with me all these years!
I still find myself humming this soundtrack since playing this game way back when.
My favorite nes soundtrack! I wasn't allowed to play. Had to watch my big brother! The game froze near the end. My brother threw a baseball into the television. Memories!
Justified under the circumstances.
I'm 47 too and it took a long time to beat this game and the music was just wow!!!😊😮
RYGAR is a great NES game! Loved it when I played it back then.
Exquisite game. Played this in late 1987. I found it very addictive.
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The four note music song is the best in the history of NES music. I could listen to this all day everyday non stop
Had so much fun playing this. The version we had sadly, had a bug in it where the final boss'HP was a staggering million..much more than the normal one. Could never end it. Something to do with the European shipping being different. But later did manage to complete it on a regular version.
Oh I remember that. Iirc it didn't let you level up past a certain point so you were stuck being really weak for the whole game.
This game came out a month before Legend of Zelda in the west, so technically it was the first game of its kind on the NES!
My childhood ❤ i play on famicom
I play this a few times a year. One of my all time favorite games.
Miss this game. Fun times.
Rygar is real nostalgia trip!💪
Tecmo didn't miss. This game, "Tecmo Bowl," the "Ninja Gaiden" games, the "Samurai Pizza Cats" game for Famicom; they're all quality titles that had a lot of care put into them.
Hope the Mark III version gets translated.
Remind me of my childhood. Just like yesterday. And i didnt even play this game😂
What's up with all the turtle enemies on Nintendo? Turtles are the most gentle and peaceful creatures.
Last time I played this was when I was a kid. I remember the open world map (not unlike Zelda), with little suggestion or guidance as to which path to take. It was pretty easy to get lost. I also remember the life-meter power up with the more enemies you killed. Side note: I distinctly remember finding a screen with non-stop enemy generation and putting my controller on auto-fire for 10 - 15 minutes straight 😂😛😉
What I DO NOT remember is the power-up you are using to damage all enemies on the screen (using it on bosses). That is so OP. The bosses were always one of the hardest parts about this game, but you beat them pretty-much effortlessly. Wish I had known about that!
The soundtrack to this game is magnificent ❤
I remember seeing this on ad in a superhero comic and always wanted to play it.
Great expanded Port of the arcade original
Tecmo really knew how to give players control while jumping.
¡Excelent game! One of the NES Classics ever. Fabulous days, at the end of the school you back home and just play this to finish it.I play it again in the pandemia lockdown, and I do it to finish it with just one life. Yes I still have my NES and some cartidges, and work properly. Many fans of this game says than one of the geatest things is the music. Look for the music here in RUclips, there is a video with the whole game tracks. 👍.
My brother and I use to play this a the time.. we beat it…the arcade was dope too
As a kid. Rygar was my go to NES game. I liked the arcade but loves the rpg elements of the NES. Needing specific items to traverse the land. The music is great and overall game. This is one of my favorite ports from arcade to console ever made and rygar sits in my top 10 all time favorite games.
Wasn't too familiar with this one but Rastan was my go to barbarian side scroller.
This was one of the few games I could beat as a lad (I had to live with the playground shame of having never beat SMB 1). Actually found this vid because I'm pretty sure it's time to beat it again...
Awesome game play. Good times
Wow lo avevo sull amiga che bei ricordi❤ lo stavo cercando ma non ricordavo il titolo del gioco
Vaguely remember this. I was very young when it came out. But the music sparks the best core memories.
A classic game that never made a ton of sense, but many great games never did.
I always have thought the game over music sounds like someone having an aneurysm. Or the world just imploded. Either way, good going hero.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but this game does not have a password nor does it have a sram feature.
How did TECMO expect us to be able to beat such a complicated and intricate game in a single walltrough?
Only the most hardcore gamers of that time could face such a challenge. My greatest respect and admiration for those who achieved it. Bravo 😯
Welcome to the NES.
This title along with Mega Man, Blaster Master, Ninja Gaiden and several others easily had >1 hour of game play (often way longer, especially if you struggled) with no password or save feature. I remember more than a few times pausing a game and leaving it on for hours, just so I wouldn't have to start all over.
this was one of my favorite games growing up i had no idea how wack it was
Thanks. I had to get my friend to help me beat this game 36 years ago.
Wow 😮 excelente gameplay 😊 maravilloso
Thanks! :)
This is a top 10 nes game easily
Cave of Segilla theme needs a remake.
no it doesnt... its one of the best songs from the NES its just fine as is
Thank You
Great game.
37:30 has been stuck in mind for 35 years
Music reminds me of Keith Courage in Alpha Zones for Turbo Grafx 16 for some reason
Solid game. Not my favourite, but honestly, for the time it came out it's awesome. Many games would reuse those elements later in various configurations. Too bad we never got another Rygar in this vein, as far as I'm aware - unless there's some hidden sequel I don't know of!
Yeah, afaik the only follow-up it ever got was the PS2/Wii game that played a lot like God of War.
I only now realized the music and sounds are very similar to Clash At Demonhead. Was surprised to see the two games don't appear to have the same developer or publisher.
i cant wait until the sky turns orange
It always slows down in the place your were around 0:32 doesn't it. 😄
Please tell me you didnt cheese Ligar with Attack and Assail from the other side. I feel like I'm going to have to edit this comment in 1 hour.
16:12 Almost 40 years later, I was waiting for the lag.
It wouldn't be Rygar if it didn't slow to a crawl whenever the screen gets too busy 😂
Use to take me so long to beat this game
Nostalgia 😊
Can you imagine how awesome it could be if this was remade ala Bionic Commando Rearmed?
I have always wonder what this game was. time to find out.
Took me a week to figure it out after buying it used. 😂
The last stage can be broken so you can pass through walls. It's nintendo hard. You have to stand on the very last pixel of land on any screen that faces the outer edge where there is only sky and jump off. You must jump so far towards the edge of the screen that the game is forced to scroll to the next screen. If done corrextly you will double jump and wrap around to the opposite side of the castle. From there the game glitches up so there's no wall detection.
Wow that is pretty broken. I've never once triggered that.
Rented it and beat it that same evening. Kept staring at the end screen thinking there's got to be more than that. Was hoping for better graphics closer to the arcade version.
I played decades ago and I remember getting stuck in like a bug zone where you are out of bounds it's been so long ago that I can't remember exactly what it was
"the goals are clearly signposted. It doesn’t leave you wandering for hours trying to figure out what to do next"
I'd actually COMPLETLY disagree with that based on personal experience.
I had this game when I was a really young kid and hated it because I had no idea what to do, where to go, what the game was even intending me to do. I just died several times, with a "Game Over" and assumed that's all it was after trying to play it for a few weeks, even coming back to it. The Legend Of Zelda, even, I could manage with, but this, I didn't care for. Eventually, I stopped playing it as a kid and regarded this as a "really bad game" for over 30 years. Then one day I saw a video online about it and that there was far more to the game than I ever knew. There was actual progression, a way to get stronger, and even overhead sections. Things I had NO idea were part of the game as a kid and never found even after coming back to it for weeks. Only as an adult was I ever able to come back to this game and appreciate it at all. So I'd say, from personal experience this was one of the most unclear and obtuse games since Milon's Secret Castle. I ended up having fun with it, but that was because it took me over 30 years to learn the game had more than I had any way to find out on my own.
I consider Rygar one of Team Tecmo (alongside Ryu Hayabusa and Dana) because of the big mark that this NES game left!
It's easy to see that Rygar was made with a ton of effort and care from Tecmo back then. Sure, this game is highly exploitable, but for such a small game, there's a lot of stuff in it, which makes this NES game from 1987 all the more impressive.
Even the Japanese version of Rygar (Argos No Senshi) is worth checking out, as that version has different music in some areas, including the music in Dorago's Palace (dun, dun, dun, dun, dun, dun, dun, dun), all of which sound great on their own accords.
And sure, the game's graphics involve the color black a lot, but I consider that an advantage to Rygar, as that make the game look rather rocky, which is pretty much what Argool is, even in the arcade game. The enemies and bosses all have names, and they look great and intimidating, including Pragokelis and Rolpher (the two you fight at the beginning areas).
Heck, even the manual for this game fascinates me! Animalized Men Wriggling Eerily, anyone?
It's truly a shame that Rygar (and Dana too, for that matter) got ignored so much by Koei Tecmo, when it should be rather easy to make another game starring Rygar, saving Argool once more, or making him a guest character in the next Dynasty Warriors entry! If anyone, Bao Sanniang (whose Bladed Yo-Yo is the closest to his Diskarmor) could help them out with that! Just give Rygar some tricks of his own, and that should do it!
As for right now, however, Tecmo's Rygar is the equivalent to Sunsoft's Blaster Master, and you know this as much as me!
For extra challenge. Fight Ligar on the European release.
I know it's unrelated but could you play Muscle Bomber Duo
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde vibes here lol
Brock Purdy speed running the 2023 season.
有未來戰士就給讚
I didn't played this game looks good tho
كيف يضرب السلسه لفوق للصعود عليها مثل حبل التسلق
The only sad thing about the NES version of Rygar was the obvious fact that it was mostly unfinished. The "power-ups" were abysmal, the enemies did nearly nothing of import (especially the bosses), and the final stage gave me a hint of CVania2's empty Dracula "castle", lol. 😂 The music was pretty fantastic, though.
I haven't thought about Castlevania in a long time. I might have to play it this weekend.
@@jshepard152How do you play the old Nintendo games now.?
@@grantrodgers2470 I have my old NES from the late 80s.
@@jshepard152 wow..I wish I still had mine
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When Ninja Gaiden meets Dr Jekyll, you get Rygar.
BTW "Rygar" (Engrish for "Ligar") is the main villain, not the hero.
GG
Deroon Dero Dero/Tecmo Stackers, Ganbare Ginkun, Noryoku Koujou Inkai
Worst in this game were the Sonyougis. And the Kinitarnos...
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😂 i never even made it to the forest part. I'm sorry, this was GARBAGE to me!! 🚮
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I think the song of this game is a masterpiece.
Parts of the music always reminded me of the Battle Theme from the Flash Gordon soundtrack by Queen.