Play Ranger-X online

Play Ranger-X Online

5/5
Genesis
1992-12-31

Ranger X was released fairly late in the lifetime of the MegaDrive. Coming from an unknown developer, it was released with little fanfare and advertising but has become one of the best demonstrations of what the Genesis/MegaDrive is capable of.

The game is a side scrolling shooter of sorts. You control a large mech (robot) which has a smaller vehicle-like sidekick mech. The two can join together, providing an alternate shooting mode. Whilst controlling just the main mech however, the player can shoot both forward and back by using different buttons. The mech can also use its rocket pack to boost off of the ground and hover for a short while. Levels are not necessarily moving from left to right (although for the most part they are) and the game is an interesting blend of platform game and shoot 'em up.

The game features innovative graphics given the hardware limitations - there is a 3D introduction to most levels (remembering that the console had no 3D capability and a tile-based renderer) and some levels use a line-based scrolling effect to give the impression of 3D backgrounds.

Available Versions

  • Ranger-X (Europe) (1992)(Genesis)

  • Ranger-X (USA) (1992)(Genesis)

About Ranger-X

Ranger-X was first released in 1992 by NEX Entertainment Co., Ltd. for the Genesis system. Developed by NEX Entertainment Co., Ltd., this game quickly became a fan favorite for its Action and Shooter elements.

Game Features

  • Authentic Genesis experience directly in your browser
  • Save and load your game progress at any time
  • Full screen gameplay option for immersive experience
  • Customizable keyboard controls
  • Action and Shooter gameplay that defined a generation
  • DeveloperNEX Entertainment Co., Ltd.
  • PublisherNEX Entertainment Co., Ltd.
  • Release Date1992-12-31
  • GenresActionShooter
  • PlatformsGenesis
  • Players0

How to Play Ranger-X in Your Browser

1. Click Play

Simply click the "Play Now" button at the top of this page to start the game immediately.

2. Use Controls

Use your keyboard to control the game. Check the keyboard configuration section below for details.

3. Save Progress

Use the save feature to preserve your progress at any point in the game.

Pro Tip

For the best experience playing Ranger-X, use a desktop or laptop computer with a keyboard. Full-screen mode provides the most immersive gameplay.

Emulator Keyboard Configuration

EmulatorJS Keyboard Settings

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