Exile (USA)
Getting to Know Exile (USA)
Exile (USA) on Sega Genesis is a side‑scrolling action RPG and the sequel to XZR. It originally debuted on Japanese computers in 1988 before coming to North America in a heavily censored form. The Genesis version trimmed much of the religious, adult, and drug‑related content that made the original notorious. This is an official commercial release, not a hack or homebrew, though its English localization was significantly altered to meet U.S. standards at the time.
You control a lone protagonist exploring horizontally scrolling levels, fighting enemies with weapons and magic while gathering experience and items. The core loop involves moving through connected stages, battling foes in real time, and managing your health and resources. Side‑scrolling action is mixed with light RPG elements like leveling up and inventory management, though the Genesis port simplifies some of the original computer game's more complex systems. Expect a focus on combat and platform navigation rather than heavy dialogue or puzzles.
Its place in the Genesis library is as a curious piece of censorship history - few console action RPGs of the era tackled themes as dark as the original Exile, and seeing what was left after the edits is part of the draw. The gameplay is competent but not genre‑defining; it's worth trying if you're interested in obscure Genesis titles or want to see how a controversial Japanese computer game was toned down for a U.S. audience. It's a niche pick, but one with a story behind it.
How to Play Exile (USA) Online
To begin, you are dropped into the first area of the game with minimal instruction. Use the D‑Pad to move left and right, and press the S key (B button) to attack with your equipped weapon. The X key (A button) makes your character jump, which is also used to climb onto platforms and avoid hazards. Enemies appear from both sides, so keep moving and strike from a distance when possible.
Your health is shown as a bar at the top of the screen. When it runs out, the game ends and you restart from the last checkpoint. Defeated enemies sometimes drop items like food to restore health or currency to buy upgrades in shops between areas. The core loop is straightforward: clear each side‑scrolling stage of enemies, find the exit, and move on to the next zone. The game is entirely in English, so menus and item names are readable. A major tip for new players: conserve resources early and learn enemy attack patterns, as later stages become significantly tougher.
Exile (USA) Keyboard Controls
Controls
- Arrow Keys: D-Pad / Movement
- X: A button
- S: B button
- Z: C button
- A: X button (6-button pad)
- Q: Y button (6-button pad)
- E: Z button (6-button pad)
- Enter: Start / Mode
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