Released in 1995 for the Sega Genesis by developer Ancient, The Story of Thor (also known as Beyond Oasis in North America) is a top-down action RPG that blends fast-paced beat-’em-up combat with deep exploration. Players control Prince Ali on a quest to stop the wielder of the Silver Armlet, using a magical Golden Armlet to summon elemental spirits. The game is celebrated for its fluid combat mechanics, large detailed sprites, and an atmospheric soundtrack composed by Yuzo Koshiro.
How to Play
Your objective is to explore the land of Oasis, conquer dungeons, and collect the four elemental spiritsโWater, Fire, Shadow, and Plantโto aid your journey. Combat is real-time, relying on chaining attacks and utilizing your spirits’ unique abilities.
- Movement: Arrow keys
- Summon Spirit / Magic (A): Z key
- Attack (B): X key
- Jump / Action (C): C key
- Inventory / Pause (Start): Enter
Tips
- Your default dagger has unlimited durability, but specialized weapons like swords, bows, and bombs will break after repeated use. Save your strongest weapons for boss encounters.
- Spirits drain your SP (Spirit Points) while summoned. You can restore SP by picking up food items or by simply standing still and allowing the gauge to slowly recharge.
- Use your spirits to solve environmental puzzles. Dytto (the Water Spirit) can heal you and extinguish flames, while Efreet (the Fire Spirit) can light torches and melt ice.
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