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| genre      = RPG
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| platform    = PlayStation / PSX
| platform    = PlayStation / PSX
| developer  = Natsume
| developer  = [[Natsume]]
| publisher  = Imagineer
| publisher  = [[Imagineer]]
| date        = November 25, 1999
| date        = November 25, 1999
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'''Medarot R''' was released in 1999 for the Sony PlayStation. It's the only Medarot game to ever be on a non-Nintendo console, next to its PC (Parts Collection) counterpart. It follows a alternative adventures of [[Ikki Tenryou]] and his friends the town of [[Omikuji]], but doesn't match the established setting in [[Medarot 2]], [[Medarot 3]] and [[Medarot 4]].
'''Medarot R''' was released in 1999 for the Sony PlayStation. It's the only Medarot game to ever be on a non-Nintendo console, next to its PC (Parts Collection) counterpart. It follows a alternative adventures of [[Ikki Tenryou]] and his friends the town of [[Omikuji]], but doesn't match the established setting in [[Medarot 2]], [[Medarot 3]] and [[Medarot 4]].
 
Medarot R is the first Medarot game to employ 3D graphics, specifically for its battle sequences. It uses the character designs and feature some characters and Medarots introduced in the [[Medarotter Rintarou!]] manga although its storyline does not closely match that of the manga.


== Selection of Medarots ==  
== Selection of Medarots ==  
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There were 102 new Medarots created for Medarot R. The game also contains the 60 Medarots from [[Medarot 1]] and 91 from [[Medarot 2]], bringing the grand total up to 253.
There were 102 new Medarots created for Medarot R. The game also contains the 60 Medarots from [[Medarot 1]] and 91 from [[Medarot 2]], bringing the grand total up to 253.


== Continuity and Placement ==
The game presents an alternate retelling of Ikki's story, placing it in a different continuity from Medarot 2, 3, and 4. However, it still serves as a sequel to the [[Medarot 1|original game]] and vaguely to the [[Medarotter Rintarou!]] manga as well.


== Differences from [[Medarot 2]] ==
== Differences from [[Medarot 2]] ==


* The story is still about Ikki facing RoboRobo Gang, but the events of the chapters are completely different from the events of Medarot 2.
* '''Story:''' While the plot still involves Ikki facing the RoboRobo Gang, the events of the chapters are entirely different from those in Medarot 2.


* The characters have undergone a redesign, some just have a different color scheme but others are practically unrecognizable.
* '''Character Redesign:''' Characters have been redesigned, with some receiving only a new color scheme.


* Ikki necessarily starts with Metabee, instead of the player having the choice between him and Rokusho.
* '''Starter Medarot:''' Ikki can only starts with Metabee, removing the player's choice between him and Rokusho.
** However, Kuwagata Medal is given by Hikaru at the end of the third chapter and at the beginning of the next chapter, Rokusho's parts are given to Ikki by Katekin Ten, making Ikki have both medarots in a single game.
** However, the Kuwagata Medal is given by Hikaru at the end of the third chapter, and at the beginning of the next chapter, Rokusho's parts are provided to Ikki by Katekin Ten, allowing Ikki to have both Medarots in a single game.


* The game doesn't have side-quests other than looking for hidden medals, so there's no choice between Arika and Karin with the entire script being very linear.
* '''Side-Quest Changes:''' The game lacks side-quests aside from searching for hidden medals, making the script very linear with no choice between Arika and Karin.


* All medals can be obtained in a single playthrough as there aren't two versions.
* '''Medal Collection:''' All medals can be obtained in a single playthrough as there are no separate versions.


* All leaders of the RoboRobo Gang from Medarot 2 have been replaced by new characters although they have some equivalence.
* '''RoboRobo Gang Leaders:''' All leaders from Medarot 2 have been replaced by new characters with some equivalence:
** Shiokara was replaced by Red Makko.
** Shiokara was replaced by Red Makko.
** Sarami was replaced by Green Pork.
** Salami was replaced by Green Pork.
** Surume was replaced by Pink Dark.
** Surume was replaced by Pink Duck.
** Sakekaasu was replaced by Silver Bat.
** Sakekaasu was replaced by Silver Bat.
** Dr. Hebereke was replaced by Medal God.
** Dr. Hebereke was replaced by Medal God.
** Katekin Ten has a similar role to the scientist at the end of Medarot 2/Core who releases Primity Baby.
** Katekin Ten has a role similar to the scientist at the end of Medarot 2/Core who releases Primity Baby.
 
* '''Tournament:''' The Island tournament from Medarot 2 was replaced by the Medarot Tournament and Hyper Tournament.
 
* '''Battle System:''' The game does not use the traditional "Relay Race" format seen in most Medarot RPGs. Instead, a flashing icon indicates how close a Medarot on either side is to performing an action.
 
* '''New Characters:''' This is the first game to introduce characters from the [[Medarotter Rintarou!]] manga. However, in the main continuity, this introduction occurs in [[Medarot 3]].
** [[Medarot 2 Core]] includes Rintarou, making it the second game after Medarot R to feature the character in a retelling of Medarot 2 events.
 
== Gallery ==


* The Island tournament from Medarot 2 was replaced by Medarot Tournament and Hyper Tournament.
=== Box art ===


* This is the first game that introduced the characters from the Medarotter Rintarou! manga. In the main continuity, however, this happens in Medarot 3.
<gallery widths=160 heights=160>
** Medarot 2 Core remake however has the presence of Rintarou, making it the second game after Medarot R to have the character in a retelling of the Medarot 2 events.
File:Medarot R Case.jpg
</gallery>


== Box Art ==
=== Screen ===


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<gallery widths=144px>
File:Medarot R Case.jpg|Base game
File:Medarot R Title Screen.png|Title Screen
File:Medarot R Parts Collection Case.jpg|Parts Collection
</gallery>
</gallery>


Latest revision as of 16:42, 10 September 2024

Medarot R
メダロットR
Genre RPG
Platform PlayStation / PSX
Developer Natsume
Publisher Imagineer
Release Date November 25, 1999


Medarot R was released in 1999 for the Sony PlayStation. It's the only Medarot game to ever be on a non-Nintendo console, next to its PC (Parts Collection) counterpart. It follows a alternative adventures of Ikki Tenryou and his friends the town of Omikuji, but doesn't match the established setting in Medarot 2, Medarot 3 and Medarot 4.

Medarot R is the first Medarot game to employ 3D graphics, specifically for its battle sequences. It uses the character designs and feature some characters and Medarots introduced in the Medarotter Rintarou! manga although its storyline does not closely match that of the manga.

Selection of Medarots[edit]

Main article: Medarots in Medarot R

There were 102 new Medarots created for Medarot R. The game also contains the 60 Medarots from Medarot 1 and 91 from Medarot 2, bringing the grand total up to 253.

Continuity and Placement[edit]

The game presents an alternate retelling of Ikki's story, placing it in a different continuity from Medarot 2, 3, and 4. However, it still serves as a sequel to the original game and vaguely to the Medarotter Rintarou! manga as well.

Differences from Medarot 2[edit]

  • Story: While the plot still involves Ikki facing the RoboRobo Gang, the events of the chapters are entirely different from those in Medarot 2.
  • Character Redesign: Characters have been redesigned, with some receiving only a new color scheme.
  • Starter Medarot: Ikki can only starts with Metabee, removing the player's choice between him and Rokusho.
    • However, the Kuwagata Medal is given by Hikaru at the end of the third chapter, and at the beginning of the next chapter, Rokusho's parts are provided to Ikki by Katekin Ten, allowing Ikki to have both Medarots in a single game.
  • Side-Quest Changes: The game lacks side-quests aside from searching for hidden medals, making the script very linear with no choice between Arika and Karin.
  • Medal Collection: All medals can be obtained in a single playthrough as there are no separate versions.
  • RoboRobo Gang Leaders: All leaders from Medarot 2 have been replaced by new characters with some equivalence:
    • Shiokara was replaced by Red Makko.
    • Salami was replaced by Green Pork.
    • Surume was replaced by Pink Duck.
    • Sakekaasu was replaced by Silver Bat.
    • Dr. Hebereke was replaced by Medal God.
    • Katekin Ten has a role similar to the scientist at the end of Medarot 2/Core who releases Primity Baby.
  • Tournament: The Island tournament from Medarot 2 was replaced by the Medarot Tournament and Hyper Tournament.
  • Battle System: The game does not use the traditional "Relay Race" format seen in most Medarot RPGs. Instead, a flashing icon indicates how close a Medarot on either side is to performing an action.
  • New Characters: This is the first game to introduce characters from the Medarotter Rintarou! manga. However, in the main continuity, this introduction occurs in Medarot 3.
    • Medarot 2 Core includes Rintarou, making it the second game after Medarot R to feature the character in a retelling of Medarot 2 events.

Gallery[edit]

Box art[edit]

Screen[edit]

  • Title Screen

    Title Screen

See also[edit]

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