Realm (video game)

Realm is a platform video game with shooting elements that was released exclusively for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1996.

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Gameplay and premise

Realms takes place in the year 5069, with the player in control of a young Biomech cyborg. An alien invasion has devastated the entire planet of Earth, killing almost every human being and devastating its cities. Earth's last hope is a cyborg that travels through five levels to defeat the enemies with laser weapons and other Space Age guns and save what is left of humanity.

Reception

Realm received average reviews. Nintendo Power commended the game's challenge and graphics, but considered the lack of a save function and unbalanced difficulty to be negatives. Electronic Gaming Monthly highlighted the game's weaponry and bosses, but found the gameplay to be a bit simplistic. GamePros Captain Cameron commented positively on the game's hefty challenge, imaginative settings, and colorful graphics, but criticized the animations and music.