The Story of Thor (also known as Beyond Oasis in North America) is a classic top-down action RPG developed by Ancient and released for the Sega Genesis in 1994. You play as Prince Ali, who discovers a magical Gold Armlet that grants the power to summon four elemental spirits. The game is distinctive for blending traditional adventure exploration with fast-paced, beat-’em-up style combat mechanics, offering a uniquely aggressive and fluid take on the RPG genre.
How to Play
Your objective is to journey across the land of Oasis to stop the evil wielder of the Silver Armlet. You’ll solve environmental puzzles, uncover secrets, and battle monsters using a mix of martial arts and weapons like swords, crossbows, and bombs. By default, the Sega Genesis controls map to your keyboard as follows:
- D-Pad (Arrow Keys): Move Prince Ali.
- A Button (Z Key): Summon or command your elemental spirits.
- B Button (X Key): Attack with your equipped weapon.
- C Button (C Key): Jump.
- Start (Enter): Open the inventory, weapon, and map screens.
Gameplay Tips
- You can perform powerful special attacks using fighting-game-style directional inputs. For example, quickly double-tap forward and press the attack button for a lunging strike, or roll the D-Pad from back to forward and attack for a heavy slash.
- Your summoned spirits consume your magic meter. Dytto (the water spirit) is particularly useful, as she can heal you and freeze enemies in place.
- Most weapons, aside from your starting dagger, have limited durability and will break after a certain number of uses. Save your strongest swords and bows for boss fights.
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