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.
 
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.
 
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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