About
Rastan is a fantasy-themed side-scrolling action game originally released for the arcades in 1987. The controls of Rastan consist of an eight-way joystick and two buttons for attacking and jumping. Using the joystick in combination with either button, the player can determine the height of Rastan's jumps and the direction in which he swings his weapon. The game uses a health gauge system along with limited lives, although certain obstacles will instantly kill Rastan regardless of how much health he has left.
Story
The player controls a barbarian warrior who has embarked on a quest to slay a dragon. While on his way to the dragon's lair, Rastan must fight hordes of enemy monsters based on mythical creatures such as chimeras and harpies.
What is happening now
Rastan is a classic arcade platformer from 1987 that established itself as a defining fantasy action title of its era. The game has seen ports across numerous systems over the decades, from home computers like the Commodore 64 and Spectrum to consoles including the Sega Master System. Currently, fan interest in Rastan remains active, with a notable work-in-progress conversion in development for the Commodore Amiga. This ambitious unofficial port aims to bring the arcade experience to Amiga hardware, demonstrating the game's continued appeal to retro gaming communities nearly four decades after its original release.
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Releases
Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.