{"product_id":"astal-for-sega-saturn-輝水晶伝説アスタル-complete-in-box-ntsc-j","title":"Astal for Sega Saturn (輝水晶伝説アスタル) - Complete in Box NTSC-J","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstal for Sega Saturn (輝水晶伝説アスタル)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 2D action platformer from 1995, and this listing is for a complete-in-box Japanese NTSC-J copy in excellent condition, ideal for players and collectors alike. All original paper items are included and the disc is clean and well preserved, making it a strong candidate for graded or display purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eItem details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kisuishou Densetsu Astal (輝水晶伝説アスタル)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform\/Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sega Saturn, NTSC-J (Japan) only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\/Developer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sega \/ Sega CS2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2D action platformer with single-player focus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease date (JP):\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 April 1995.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original standard Saturn jewel case with minimal shelf wear, no major cracks, hinges open and close properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisc:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original GS-9019 game disc, very clean with only light signs of handling and no obvious deep scratches; fully suitable for play on Japanese hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original full-colour manual present, pages clean with no writing, tears or significant creasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInserts\/extras:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal spine card\/obi present and in excellent shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal registration\/consumer survey card included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSega Saturn \"Soft Information Vol.2 \/ Panzer Dragoon\" mini catalogue included, a nice era-correct bonus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; gameplay\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful hand-drawn 2D graphics that showcase the Saturn's sprite-scaling and parallax abilities, giving each stage a richly animated storybook look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrchestral-style soundtrack and voiced intro theme that help the game stand out among early Saturn releases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic side-scrolling platforming with powerful grab\/throw mechanics and a companion bird that can be sent to attack enemies or activate switches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese version offers slightly more generous health\/continues than the US release, making it the preferred version for many players.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy collectors want this\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAstal has become a cult favourite among Saturn fans thanks to its high production values, hand-drawn animation and status as an early showcase of the console's 2D capabilities. The game never saw a European release and remains exclusive to the Saturn, so a complete Japanese copy with obi, registration card and promotional catalogue like this one is relatively scarce and highly desirable for anyone building a serious Saturn or 1990s Sega collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japantiquity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47727002321113,"sku":null,"price":22000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/2901\/9609\/files\/IMG_8426.jpg?v=1769053972","url":"https:\/\/japantiquity-2.myshopify.com\/products\/astal-for-sega-saturn-%e8%bc%9d%e6%b0%b4%e6%99%b6%e4%bc%9d%e8%aa%ac%e3%82%a2%e3%82%b9%e3%82%bf%e3%83%ab-complete-in-box-ntsc-j","provider":"Japantiquity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}