Overview and Gameplay
A vertical scrolling battle unfolds as a lone starfighter pushes through enemy fleets and ground defenses while recovering lost ship modules scattered across the battlefield. Each recovered component expands firepower and alters attack patterns, shifting the ship from a basic fighter into a heavily armed formation unit. The core loop revolves around survival, enemy destruction, and assembling full power configurations that temporarily transform the ship into a blazing advanced form with enhanced offensive output.
Controls And Mechanics
- Movement across the screen is fully directional, allowing precise dodging through dense bullet patterns
- A primary fire system is used to attack airborne and ground targets
- Recovered ship parts attach to the main fighter and modify shot patterns and coverage
- Formations can be triggered when parts are collected, changing attack spread and defensive behavior
- Full assembly of all parts activates a temporary powered transformation with increased strength
- Two players alternate turns, each attempting to progress through the same stages
Release And Credits
- 1990
- Nichibutsu / Nihon Bussan
- Original platform: NES
- Published in North America by Vic Tokai