Exile

Exile is an action RPG for Sega Genesis where players control Sadler, a wandering assassin and desert warrior, on a quest to end a brutal war between tribes and religious conflicts in a fantasy world. Gameplay mixes overhead RPG exploration in towns and villages—talking to villagers, buying items, searching for clues—with side-scrolling platforming combat in dungeons and caves, featuring jumping, melee attacks with various weapons, magic, and switching between party members like the female warrior Rumi (acrobatic and espionage expert), elderly magician Fakhyle (who lends magic powers), and silent giant Kindhy (superhuman strength). Story focuses on Sadler assembling a traveling party, seeking artifacts called Mandalas, and confronting ancient mysteries, including time travel and crusader elements; key characters include Sadler, Rumi, Fakhyle, Kindhy, and antagonists like the Caliph or Crusaders. It stands out for its hybrid hybrid gameplay not common on Genesis at the time, dark fantasy tone, Eastern-influenced story, and challenging action dungeons.