Greedy has seized control of the Valdi system, and a small star answers the call for help. Ristar's limited ordinary jump encourages a different way of reading platforms. His arms extend in multiple directions to catch ledges, seize opponents, and pull him into a forceful headbutt.
Poles let him build a spin before launching, turning release timing into an enjoyable navigation skill. Each planet gives these actions a different setting, from lush vegetation to environments with their own mechanical demands. The pace leaves time to notice how much personality lives in a creature's reaction or a successfully caught edge above your head.
