Overview and Gameplay
A lone starship is sent through a hostile cosmic system where enemy formations and fortified ground structures must be destroyed across a sequence of scrolling stages. The action focuses on moving upward through tightly packed waves of enemies while clearing targets that mark progression from one stage to the next.
Each area builds pressure through denser enemy patterns and faster attack sequences. The goal is to survive through all stages, clear stage-ending targets, and push for higher scores by destroying enemies and special marked objects hidden within the action.
Controls And Mechanics
- Movement is handled in eight directions for dodging and positioning
- A primary shot is used continuously to destroy airborne enemies and surface targets
- Both main inputs trigger the same firing action
- Stages progress in a linear sequence with increasing difficulty
- No cooperative or simultaneous multiplayer modes are present
Version Notes
This release is based on the arcade version and adapted for NES hardware with simplified presentation and stage structure while keeping the core vertical shooter design intact.
Release And Credits
- 1987
- Tecmo
- Original platform: Arcade
- NES adaptation based on Tecmo arcade shooter
