Beyond Oasis was  Sega’s answer to the Legend of Zelda series that Nintendo had been flogging them with in the console wars.  Par for the course with these Sega answers to Nintendo questions, there is a much more mature nature about the game.  While the Zelda games were more family friendly and easy to handle, Beyond Oasis went with a little darker theme that involved more violent actions against the enemies you encountered.  This was just the way Sega skewed in the market, slightly older males.  That is not saying that Beyond Oasis was a bad game or a Zelda rip-off, it is just another title in the action role playing game (RPG) genre.

A tale of adventure, danger, and love

You take control of Prince Ali who has just found a gold armlet that was buried.  This gold armlet is not just any giant bracelet that was acceptable for men to wear. No this armlet belonged to a wizard that was not exactly a push over.  For years the wizard waged war against the owner of the silver armlet. The same armlet which was used to create destruction and chaos in the world is now on your arm.  The golden armlet is the “good” one of the two and capable of summoning four spirits.  Dytto is the water spirit, Efreet is the fire spirit, Shade is the shadow one and Bow is the spirit of plants.   While the deck is not exactly split down the middle but you have to play the cards you are dealt in life and in Beyond Oasis.

Beyond Oasis feels familiar

Beyond Oasis features gameplay that is quite similar to that of the Zelda series.  You equip weapons and secondary options to conquer the challenges that lay ahead.  Beyond Oasis is no pushover. With some practice and dedication, the golden armlet and Prince Ali will restore peace to the world.

Happy birthday and where to get Sega’s RPG

Beyond Oasis on Sega Genesis on March 15^th, 1995.  Magazines of the time gave it a generally good score (7 to 8.75 range). For more role-playing games, check out our coverage.

Beyond Oasis is available in the following formats:
Sega Genesis cartridge Amazon/eBay
Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection Amazon/eBay
Steam
Wii Virtual Console

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