Ranger X: Genesis sound, Genesis graphics, Genesis gameplay, Genesis Action = pure 16-Bit awesomeness

it only took 30 seconds for me to need this game in my life

This is the first game i ever played and i still go back to play it from time to time. One of my favorite games

Oh wow... This game is really impressive! This is one of those games that really pushes the limits of the system, it looks absolutely incredible!

This game is so freaking badass, I remember playing it until I couldn't play it anymore! And it was awesome!

I picked this up at a liquidation sale back when it came out. The event had a bunch of random stuff, and the Genesis games were all titles no one talked about. This was the game I got, was my first "blind buy" I remember and was risky cause I only got new games once or twice a year. Took me a bit to get into it, once I got it mastered though I knew it would become a hidden gem later on. Glad to see it's getting some mention now.

Tips for playing this game: -Do not be confused by the controls, they're easy once you think of it as twin-stick shooting. Dpad controls Ranger-X, A shoots left, C shoots right and B is your special -Ex Up (motorcycle only) has a seperate health bar from Ranger X, so you can take more damage if you balance who gets hit. -Ex up cycle has homing shots when you merge with it. Holding down and letting go lets you jump! -Look for secret weapons, there's one REALLY special one on the skyscraper level. -Sunlight/light recharges your special, look for light anywhere to refill your gauge.

This game was incredible when I got it. A robot, a monocycle, a space ship, giant enemies, killer music, sign me the fuck up!

Parents bought me this back in the Mega Drive days. Cool designs, weapons, levels, bosses, music. It had it all. Playing this and then watching Guyver on VHS, thems were the days.

I got this game for my 8th birthday back in 1994 and now it's a rarity of a Sega Genesis title.

Glad you covered this one, I remember when this came out - I was amazed! Still holds up today. The stuff they pulled off on the Genesis in this game was on par with Treasure!

One of the first games I owned for my Genesis back in the day and loved it. Always a lot going on and once you get the controls down is an absolute blast to play.

One more thing about the light that opens up from the ceiling in the second level, those spots were the only areas you could recharge health. You could easily die elsewhere if you got cornered. Interesting game mechanic.

Such a great game. I remember receiving one year for Christmas when it came out. Never heard of it, never even seen it in the stores before or after I received it. It was just kind of there. It still is one of my favorite Genesis games out there, and its super challenging.

Awesome to see Ranger X getting some love and attention, this game has always been one of my favourite Mega Drive games :) You weren't lying about how tough this game is I tried getting through it in one life a few months back and I think I aged 10 years in that one play through :)

What a game, the music has never left my head since I first played it

Its such an intricate clever game, I think the developers have poured into it. When you're in the light it replenishes your special weapon meter. In level one you're constantly in the light. Level 2 you have to shoot parts of the ceiling to reveal light shafts. Level 3 when you're on the outside of the forest you're in the light and when in the forest the suns blocked out by the trees, hence the change in the colour pallet. Also shoot the apples and collect them when they fall for an energy boost. Level 4 you get light from the lit up apartments in the skyscraper etc. Absolutely love this game x

I've been hoping to see you review this for years dude, I've always known it would be right up your alley.

I remember it being hard as balls. Still one of my favorites though.

I haven't really had a chance to get into this game, but the little bit I've played of it is pretty awesome. It never ceases to amaze me to see what developers could accomplish on these consoles during that time period.

Thank God this game was part of my childhood. Growing up, I would ask others if they heard of the game and no one had heard of it until a couple of years ago when I went into a local Game store and found it and the clerk totally knew it. It was nice to fanboy over the game with someone else :D Everyone should play this game!

FINALLY! Been waiting for this review for a couple of years, and I'm glad to hear that you liked it as much as I did back in 1994. Ranger X is from the same team that brought you Crusader of Centy the following year, so it's no wonder.

Mark: can we see the reviews disapproved by Lord Karnage?

oh man nostalgia overload! I played this game for hours and hours with my cousin back in the day! The levels are as much eye candy as they are a challenge :D

This review does not enough touch how amazing this game is. One of my top 10 favorite games of all time.

I've been looking for this game for years... Yeees

Some of the best parallax effects Ive seen in the 16-bit era.

Wow, those are some nice effects on the background!

I love this game I've just played it again but this time my kids wanted to play it as well me and my bro used to play it all the time on the Megadrive when we were kids a great game.

I found out about this one and picked up a cart just a little over a year ago. I love this game. It's a lot of fun, technically impressive and well made. Some of the backgrounds effects are stunning. I do agree with the criticisms here. It is tricky to figure out a few things at first and it's not quite as cohesive as some other games, but it's still a great experience. I hope it sees a rerelease somewhere so more people can discover it, even if they don't have Genesis hardware. Even though stage two slows things down and is hard to figure out at first, it's one of my favorite parts of the game now. Not only do those beams of light kill those annoying flying enemies in the cave, they also restore the mech's special weapon and flying power.

How have I not known about this game?! It's gorgeous!

One of my favorite games in the 90's,

I picked this game up about 2 years ago. Love it.

I had this game as a kid and recently found a copy. Its such a cool game!

i had this game myself when i was younger, i couldnt quite figure out the game. but i kind of want to go back and play it again now that im much older.

I used to have the Ranger X cartridge back in my tenagehood. Greetings from MExico.

I remember reading somewhere that this game featured a special chip that allowed it to use twice as much colors simultaneously on screen. If it's the case, that would explain the awesome graphics and backgrounds.

I still have this game I love the music.

This game is crazy my friend was obsessed with this game

This was one of my favorite Genesis games.

I been watching for a long time but i still love the intro every time its great and makes me want to get all the things u got

Wow I remember getting this for Christmas when I was 8. This is a hard game but figured it out by dying alot.☺ Thanks for the throw back.

Loved this game back in the day, I need to find a copy of it !

Just found this game... 2nd to Sonic IMO. The controls and depth of game play are insane for a 90s game.

I bought this game a year ago, and it was an amazing game.

This is a SOLID game that has aged nicely, I still bust it out once and awhile for a go, it's always an enjoyable experience.

I'm almost sure this game will be on the CGR 2015 Game Awards Show.

Is Ranger X based on a true story?

One of my top picks. So many people get frustrated and immediately put it down but it's incredible.

It's about time you played this! Ranger X is a gem.

Saw this review, found it on eBay, got it. I've been happy ever since.

played this YEARS ago! man, this guy has taste...

This game was way ahead of its time.

my favorite Genesis game.

I've been looking for this game! for years

This was another one of those games that I had that no one else knew about. I really need to go buy a replacement Genesis so I can play this again.

I still have this! favorite game on Sega. I didn't beat it until years later when I had internet and learned how to level skip lol

Wow, this game looks super cool, never heard of it before

I love this game - one of my favorite Genesis games :)

I wanted you to review this game so bad cause i knew you were going to love it Its my favorite genesis game by far just cause all the different conventions they have in each stage

Lucked-out and found a copy of this at the only local reseller in our area, $6 cart only, but it's in like new condition. :)

I just finished this game last week lol Such a great game!

I loved this game the weapons were awsome ecspecally that secret one from skyscraper level that was my all time favorite weapon to use.

I had this game. Couldnt wait for it to come out. Sadly, i traded in like about 26 genesis games to get the fist edition of the PS1 in 95 or so. I miss it greatly. 😔

I use to own this game. I agree with you: highly recommended.

This is a pretty good game, looks awesome Looking for a Copy already.

My god lol,this is by far 1 of my fav sega games ,this 1 and SamuriShodown. I still have the sega consul and the games. Best memories ofy childhood

This game is wonderful. Technically great, with an exquisite soundtrack. I would like to highlight its BRUTALLTY gameplay

I love your video game reviews! Did you stop doing them?

This game also makes full use of the six button Genesis controller. Genesis has a lot of hidden gems. Sadly some of the best never came here outside of the Sega Channel. BUT!!! You can of course buy repro carts of Genesis titles. Just go do some searching and you'll find some. Heck I'll post a link on here for you all. Some really great games to check out are: Mega Man: The Wiley Wars Pulseman (made by the pokemon folks!) Alien Soldier Gleylancer Eliminate Down Panorama Cotton Monster World 4 Yu Yu Hakusho Undead Line There are also some awesome homebrews out there like the recent Pier Solar rpg. Here's a link to an awesome store that makes some of these repros I'm talking about. They're really worth it! www.etsy.com/shop/Retrognome

For some reason I thought you already reviewed this ,,, I was lucky and my brother had it back in the day .Think this will make CGR game of the year 2015

That's pretty badass right there.

Lol the robot dancing XD.

I believe this was one of the few games that exceeded the 64 colors on screen at a time limit by using clever software programming tricks.

I have never tried this game, may have to try it if I see it at a store.

This game - WAS DOPE! Absolute fun, awesome gameplay and concept. Really gorgeous, dammit now I gotta find a copy for my genesis collection.

Awesome review. However, more than a skateboard, to me the wheeled mecha seemed more like a variable unicycle...

I agree, this is an awesome game for the Genesis. It took me years to find it, but nowadays I remember it as some of those classics I'll always play on Sega, like Gunstar Heroes. Could you do a review on The Sword Of Etheria and/or Demon Chaos for PS2?

Disfruté este juegazo.

How have I not heard of this game?

Great game, definitely a hidden gem.

One of the top 5

Such an amazing game. The opening is so good. That eagle thing that decimated enemies and the music was just the best. I swear, PandaBear sampled some of this for one of his albums.

This needs a reboot ASAP....

I must have this! I've never seen it before. Like Lord Karnage said it is a bit reminiscent of Master Blaster. I think it has the look of a Metroid clone though too. How could you go wrong?!?

RANGER X!! mAN, I thoguht I was the only one who knew about this gem!

Pretty cool looking game...I never played it, I had a snes...lol

looking for a copy of this game, Genesis/Megadrive had loads of good shooters

The ships at the begininning look like ZIG's from Zero Wing.

I love this game!!!

Now this is some fucking 16-Bit Hardcore Karnage!!!!

I have been looking for this video game for so so so so soooooooooooooooo many years... I did not know what it was called, I did not know what the box art looked like, all I remember was playing it as a kid at a friends house once... I found this video by video searching on bing "side scrolling sega megadrive game with mecha".... hahahaha...

This game must of been made just for Mark.

It almost reminds me of Macross Plus, the best anime ever!

This game looks pretty AWESOME!! I have to try it out. Also, I like that you mentioned Vectorman. I actually did a playthrough of that masterpiece on my channel ha.

How are the cutscenes like Vectorman? If anything there like Star Wars arcade

look mom without FX chip!

You didnt mention that this is a Treasure gem.

The only game on the genny that uses both blast processors simultaneously. Easily in the top 10 games.

I wouldn't mind downloading this game on my 3DS or something...