Overview and Gameplay
Iridion II sends a lone SHN fighter against the returning Iridion forces across five galaxies. Story Mode contains 15 mission stages arranged as three selectable planets per galaxy, with later galaxies opening through progress. A Virtual Reality training sequence introduces the systems, while cleared stages become available in Arcade Mode for score attacks. Completing Story Mode unlocks Challenge Mode, a timed boss sequence, along with the Gallery and Credits.
Controls And Mechanics
The directional pad moves the fighter, A fires the active cannon, and a double-tap followed by holding A charges the Super Shot. L and R cycle collected weapons when manual upgrading is enabled, B activates the selected upgrade, and pressing L and R together releases a Smart Bomb. Select locks or releases the satellite units, while Start pauses play.
Six cannons provide different firing patterns. Green power-ups strengthen weapons through three levels and add satellites that increase firepower and protect the fighter’s sides. Red power-ups add Smart Bombs, and energy pickups restore health. Stage results score accuracy, completion time, remaining lives, and unused bombs. Progress is recorded with passwords after cleared stages.
Release And Credits
- Release year: 2003
- Developer: Shin’en Multimedia GmbH
- Publisher: Majesco Sales
- Original platform: Game Boy Advance
