El Viento -

: Modern re-releases, such as those from Retro-Bit , include premium packaging like slipcovers and reversible box art for collectors. El Viento Review (Sega Genesis, 1991) - Infinity Retro

is a 1991 action platformer developed by Wolf Team for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. It is the first game in the "Earnest Evans" trilogy and is highly regarded by retro enthusiasts for its unique 1920s setting, fast-paced gameplay, and anime-inspired aesthetic. Core Gameplay Mechanics

: It is often compared to the Valis series due to its art style and "loose" control feel, though it is noted for its significantly brisker pace.

: Unlike many fantasy platformers of the era, the game is set in a stylized, anime-influenced North America during the Prohibition era .

: Produced by Wolf Team and published by Renovation Products .

: Annet must stop a religious cult from resurrecting the ancient evil god Hastur .

: You play as Annet , a young heroine who blazes forward using magical boomerangs as her primary weapon. These can be thrown rapidly to demolish most standard enemies in a few hits.