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ActRaiser

Nintendo Super NES

Release Date: 1991

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Description

"ActRaiser" is a unique and innovative video game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) that combines side-scrolling action with city-building and simulation elements, creating a diverse gameplay experience. Developed by Quintet and published by Enix in 1990, this game stands out as one of the early titles for the SNES that showcased the capabilities of the then-new console. Players take on the role of "The Master," a god-like figure who is tasked with cleansing the world of evil. This is achieved through alternating gameplay phases: action-packed platforming levels where the player controls a statue brought to life to fight monsters, and a strategic civilization-building mode where the player oversees the development of a human settlement, guiding its growth and assisting its inhabitants.

The game's dual nature was pioneering at the time, blending the excitement of battling demons and monsters with the thoughtful pace of managing a growing population and its resources. In the simulation mode, players must make decisions about where to direct their followers to build, while also performing miracles to aid them or destroy obstacles; these outcomes affect the territory’s development and the player's power. "ActRaiser’s" soundtrack, composed by Yuzo Koshiro, is especially celebrated for its quality and has been highly influential in the gaming community. The game was well-received on its release and is often credited with setting a high standard for the blending of gameplay genres. Despite its age, "ActRaiser" remains a classic, fondly remembered for its originality and ambitious scope in gameplay design.