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Exile came out for the Sega Genesis in 1991, published by Renovation Products. It was part of that wave of action RPGs that tried to capture the feel of exploring a large world on a 16-bit console. You don't see it mentioned as often as some other titles from that period, but it had its own distinct approach.

You control a warrior named Sadler, navigating through a series of interconnected, screen by screen areas. Your main goal is to find eight pieces of a powerful artifact to stop an ancient evil. You use a sword for close combat and a bow for attacking enemies from a distance, which becomes essential for dealing with flying foes and solving some environmental puzzles. The game is methodical; you explore dungeons, talk to townsfolk for clues, and manage a limited inventory of keys and healing items. It can be quite difficult, with precise jumps required in some platforming sections and enemies that respawn when you leave and re-enter a screen. Playing it feels like a deliberate trek through a hostile, mysterious land.