Overview and Gameplay
A malfunctioning combat simulation has trapped civilians inside its hostile battlefield. Gain Ground turns that premise into a tactical, fixed-screen action game built around rescuing captives and managing a roster of specialized warriors.
Each stage is cleared by defeating every enemy or guiding surviving characters to the exit before time expires. Rescued captives join the roster, while fallen fighters can be recovered and carried out. The Genesis version contains 50 stages across five historical and futuristic settings, with a boss at the end of each ten-stage round.
Controls And Mechanics
- The directions move a character in eight directions.
- B fires the normal weapon.
- A or C fires the special weapon.
- Start begins or pauses the game.
- Characters differ in speed, range, attack direction, and their ability to hit elevated or shielded targets.
- Two players can fight simultaneously as a cooperative team.
Version Notes
This conversion expands the original Sega System 24 arcade game from 40 to 50 stages by adding a modern-era round.
Release And Credits
- Genesis release: 1991
- Developer: Sanritsu Denki
- Publisher: Sega in Japan and Europe; Renovation Products in North America
- Original platform: Sega System 24 arcade hardware
