Sega Saturn Hidden Gems?

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I feel like almost anything on the Saturn could be considered a hidden gem.
Assuming you're already familiar with the more famous greats like Shining Force 3, Bulk Slash, Stellar Assault SS and Dragon Force...

I rarely see anyone talk about Three Dirty Dwarves.
Pretty good 2.5D... beat 'em up, I guess. Just a shame about that title.

Also, Shinrei Jusatsushi Taroumaru!
Fantastic Treasure-like 2D action game. It's as yet untranslated, but you really only need to know the controls anyway, it's not a story-driven game.
 
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I feel like almost anything on the Saturn could be considered a hidden gem.
Assuming you're already familiar with stuff like Shining Force 3, Bulk Slash, Stellar Assault SS and Dragon Force...

I rarely see anyone talk about Three Dirty Dwarves. Pretty good 2D... beat 'em up, I guess.

Also, Shinrei Jusatsushi Taroumaru! Fantastic Treasure-like 2D action game. It's as yet untranslated, but you really only need to know the controls anyway, it's not a story-driven game.
Y’know what? You’re right. I never see mentions of shining force 3.
 
I feel like almost anything on the Saturn could be considered a hidden gem.
Assuming you're already familiar with stuff like Shining Force 3, Bulk Slash, Stellar Assault SS and Dragon Force...

I rarely see anyone talk about Three Dirty Dwarves.
Pretty good 2D... beat 'em up, I guess.

Also, Shinrei Jusatsushi Taroumaru!
Fantastic Treasure-like 2D action game. It's as yet untranslated, but you really only need to know the controls anyway, it's not a story-driven game.
I agree, having only been familiar with the PSX and N64 at the time, the Saturn still has a mysterious aura about it hahaha.
 
Y’know what? You’re right. I never see mentions of shining force 3.
Which is such a shame! Those games are so goddamn good! Some of the best TRPGs out there, with really cool map and objective design.
I keep harassing anyone I can get my hands on to give them a shot. ?
 
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Bulk slash, princess crown, stellar assault, gungriffon, sakura wars, yumimi mix remix, grandia, dungeon master nexus, Zanma Chouougi Valhollian.
So many hidden gems on this system.

 
I believe the Saturn was the Gem.
But for real Guardian Heroes.
I have played that game all the way through probably 5 times in a row because of the pick your path type gameplay they have. And the characters all are unique.

I played it when I was super young in Japanese with my uncles Saturn and even though I didn't understand it. It was still satisfying to play even then.
 
As others have said, many many games on the Saturn are worth playing. Not to mention Saturn ports of many games are superior to their PS1 counterparts (though not always).
 
Here are some Saturn Hidden Gems that you should definitely check out:

Advanced Variable Geo
Albert Odyssey: Legend of Eldean
Astra Superstars
The Asuka 120% games
Battle Garegga
Battle Monsters
Batsugun
Blast Wind
Bulk Slash
Deroon Dero Dero
Elevator Action 2
Game Tengoku: The Game Paradise
Gekirindan
Guardian Heroes
Gun Frontier
Hyper Reverthion and its sequel Steeldom
Keio Flying Squadron 2
Kyuutenkai
Last Bronx
Linkle Liver Story
Metal Black
Mystaria: The Realms of Lore (also known as Blazing Heroes)
Nekketsu Oyako
Ninja Jajamaru-kun: Onigiri Ninpouchou Gold
Noon
The Power Instinct games (Groove-On Fight and Purikura Daisakusen)
Rabbit
Radiant Silvergun
Shienryu
Shippu Mahou Daisakusen (also known as Kingdom Grandprix)
Silhouette Mirage
Sky Target
Sokko Seitokai: Sonic Council
Sonic Wings Special
SteamGear Mash
Thunder Force V
Touryuu Densetsu Elan Doree
Tryrush Deppy
Vatlva
Waku Waku 7
Willy Wombat
Zanma Chou Ougi: Valhollian
 
Here are some Saturn Hidden Gems that you should definitely check out:

Advanced Variable Geo
Albert Odyssey: Legend of Eldean
Astra Superstars
The Asuka 120% games
Battle Garegga
Battle Monsters
Batsugun
Blast Wind
Bulk Slash
Deroon Dero Dero
Elevator Action 2
Game Tengoku: The Game Paradise
Gekirindan
Guardian Heroes
Gun Frontier
Hyper Reverthion and its sequel Steeldom
Keio Flying Squadron 2
Kyuutenkai
Last Bronx
Linkle Liver Story
Metal Black
Mystaria: The Realms of Lore (also known as Blazing Heroes)
Nekketsu Oyako
Ninja Jajamaru-kun: Onigiri Ninpouchou Gold
Noon
The Power Instinct games (Groove-On Fight and Purikura Daisakusen)
Rabbit
Radiant Silvergun
Shienryu
Shippu Mahou Daisakusen (also known as Kingdom Grandprix)
Silhouette Mirage
Sky Target
Sokko Seitokai: Sonic Council
Sonic Wings Special
SteamGear Mash
Thunder Force V
Touryuu Densetsu Elan Doree
Tryrush Deppy
Vatlva
Waku Waku 7
Willy Wombat
Zanma Chou Ougi: Valhollian
Let me sum up: all of them but the sports games ;)

I kid
 
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