EPISODE 24: Rygar

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EPISODE 24: Rygar

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#PA2043, Published by Atari Corp. In this mammoth episode (two hours!), I cover yet another popular arcade port, Rygar, released for the Lynx in 1990. Included are statistics for the game and a run-down on how to play it, along with reviews and ratings, some fun facts and trivia, and lots of listener feedback about the game. Also in today’s episode: Monty and I engage in a lively and intellectual discussion comparing the role of the gladiator-type hero in the sagas of antiquity to whatever (or whomever) passes as a hero today…NOT… …actually, we just make fun Rygar’s diskarmor (battle shield) that he somehow never loses because it is inexplicably tethered to an elastic retractable metal chain. “What kind of rhinos are NOT ground rhinos?” -Monty This Rygar arcade upright cabinet was released in North America by Tecmo in 1986. Rygar action figure (Nintendo version) marketed by Tecmo. RYGAR VITAL STATISTICS Release Date: November of 1990. Initial Retail Price: $39.99 in the US; £29.99 in the UK. Cartridge Information: 256kB mono curved lip-style cartridge. Game Genre: Side-scrolling action platform shooter for 1 player only. Alternate Title: Rygar: Legendary Warrior. Screen Playfield Orientation: Landscape (horizontal). Based On: The arcade cabinet released by Tecmo in Japan on May 20, 1986 under the title Argos no Senshi (アルゴスの戦士, Arugosu no Senshi, literally Warrior of Argus). The North American upright cabinet, called simply Rygar, was released later in 1986. Ports to Other Systems: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 4, Sega Master System, Sharp X68000, and ZX Spectrum. Sequels: There are no sequels to Rygar. Game Levels (Lands): 23. Number of Players: 1 (no ComLynx support). Packaging: A full-color standard flap-tab regular-size box (5 3/8″ by 4 3/8″ by 7/8″). Instruction Manual: A 16-page (including front and back covers) stapled regular-sized booklet manual in full monochrome, measuring the usual 4 7/8” high by 3 ¾” wide. The North American and European manual was released in English, and the French manual is printed on a single sheet, front and back. Page one from a two-page spread from Issue 174 of RetroGamer magazine about the various ports of Rygar. You can view a full-size version of the scan by clicking HERE. Page two from a two-page spread from Issue 174 of RetroGamer magazine about the various ports of Rygar. You can view a full-size version of the scan by clicking HERE. RYGAR CREDITS Publisher: Atari Corp. Licensee: Tecmo, Ltd. Developer: NuFX, Inc. Programmer & SFX: Lou Haehn (Haehn Software Productions) Music: Doug Hubbard Be sure to check out our partner AtariLynxVault.com to stay “Lynxed In” to all of the latest news about our favorite handheld gaming console! LYNX LYNKS Atari Lynx Books: “GameGuide Lynx” by Karl Morris. Information About Rygar: Atari Age title info/rarity guide for Rygar AtariLynxVault title info/rarity guide for Rygar Digital Press title info/rarity guide for Rygar GameFAQs article about Rygar Moby Games article about Rygar PriceCharting.com value guide about Rygar RarityGuide.com rarity/value guide about Rygar Wikipedia article about Rygar “Atari Lynx Hint Book”, published by Atari in 1993 for Lynx game developers; a cheat for killing the final boss in Rygar can be found on page 56. Reviews and Ratings for Rygar: Review by The Review Crew in Electronic Gaming Monthly (US; Issue #17; December 1990; page 21) Review in Electronic Gaming Monthly (US; Issue #17; December 1990; page 74) Review in STart (US; Issue #41; February 1991; page 62) Review in Computer and Video Games (UK; Issue #112; March 1991; page 71) Review by Julian Boardman in RAZE (UK; Issue #6; April 1991; page 46) Review by Cyril Lachel at DefunctGames (2004) Review by The Video Game Critic (2013) Review by Robert A. Jung at IGN (1999; updated 2018) Review by Jon Mc at AtariLynxVault (2018) Review by Tamaracade at Tamaracade.com (2022) YouTube Videos About Rygar: Playthrough (World-of-Longplays) Playthrough (Media Pool) Playthrough and Review (BTB/Lynx Lounge) Playthrough and Review (CGR Undertow) Playthrough and Review (RetroGamerVX) Comparison of Rygar Ports (console) (The Laird’s Lair) Comparison of Rygar Ports (computer) (The Laird’s Lair) Retailers Selling Rygar: B & C ComputerVisions: US$7.00 (box only), US$24.95 (cart/manual combo), US$34.95 (NIB w/damaged box) and for US$39.95 (NIB) through eBay under the user name MyAtari…check his online store on eBay for availability. Best Electronics (last updated September 24, 2023; check website for availability): US$39.95 (CIB). The Gamesmen (Australia): AU$29.95 (CIB). The Goat Store: Down for Maintenance. Telegames (UK): £39.98 (including VAT). Video 61 & Atari Sales: US$39.95 (NIB). The instruction booklet for Rygar. THE RESOURCES Page is where you can find a current list of after-market and ...

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