Story of Thor, The (Germany)
What is Story of Thor, The (Germany)?
The Story of Thor, known in North America as Beyond Oasis, is a top-down action RPG for the Sega Genesis. It was developed by Ancient, a studio co-founded by Yuzo Koshiro, and published by Sega. The German release, which this ROM represents, arrived in Europe in 1994, giving players in that region a version with localized text. This is an official commercial cartridge, not a fan hack or translation project.
You control Prince Ali, who discovers a magical gold bracelet that can summon four elemental spirits. Gameplay is real-time: you swing a sword at enemies, roll to dodge, and call spirits like the earth golem or the water nymph to attack, heal, or solve environmental puzzles. The world is a large island with dungeons, hidden items, and enemies that respawn when you leave an area. Your goal is to collect three jewels and stop the evil emperor from using a dark weapon.
What makes The Story of Thor worth playing today is its tight mix of Zelda-like exploration and faster, more arcadey combat. The spirit-summoning mechanic adds strategic depth without slowing the pace. On the Genesis, it stands alongside Landstalker and Crusader of Centy as a high-quality action RPG that still feels smooth and responsive. If you enjoy classic top-down adventures with a bit of challenge, this is a strong pick.
How to Play Story of Thor, The (Germany) Online
Getting Started
When you start the game (the German version uses German text for menus, but the gameplay is identical to the English release), press Start at the title screen to reach the main menu, then choose "Neues Spiel" (New Game). You begin in a throne room inside your palace. Walk right to leave and explore the overworld. Your first task is to find the three elemental jewels hidden across the island.
The core loop is simple: explore each area, fight enemies with your sword (use the B button to slash), and find items or keys to unlock new paths. The golden bracelet lets you summon spirits by pressing the Y button (Z on keyboard) and selecting one with the D-Pad. Each spirit needs magic power, so collect gems from enemies and bushes to replenish it. Pay attention to your health (red bar) and magic (blue bar) - both refill by using potions or finding save points.
A few tips: roll by pressing a shoulder button (Q or E) to dodge attacks. Enemies drop useful items, so don't skip fights. Save your game at the green crystal save points by pressing Start and choosing "Speichern" (Save). The game uses a password system rather than battery save, so write down the password shown when you save. If you get stuck, summoning the water spirit can reveal hidden passages or heal you.
Story of Thor, The (Germany) 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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