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is a Japan-exclusive shooting video game for the Family Computer
. The original manufactuer's suggested retail price of the game was 4,400 yen (the equivalent of $30 USD).
, military base
, and outer space
. There are supposed to be elements of a role-playing game
with the need to collect parts and the ability to choose a path to the ultimate enemy. One hundred parts must be gathered to destroy the enemy known as Dragg. The parts, which appear as red triangles against a white background, scroll by and must be touched to be collected. There's no way to save the game and one item can take away all the player's parts. The lack of checkpoints can force players to face the same enemies over and over again.
The game features a very smoothly scrolling background that takes you through areas that contain branching pathways. Enemies range from motionless obstacles to creatures which move about the screen and fire at the player, all with predictable patterns.
Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System is an 8-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America during 1985, in Europe during 1986 and Australia in 1987...
. The original manufactuer's suggested retail price of the game was 4,400 yen (the equivalent of $30 USD).
Gameplay
Themes are divided into three levels: riverRiver
A river is a natural watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, a lake, a sea, or another river. In a few cases, a river simply flows into the ground or dries up completely before reaching another body of water. Small rivers may also be called by several other names, including...
, military base
Military base
A military base is a facility directly owned and operated by or for the military or one of its branches that shelters military equipment and personnel, and facilitates training and operations. In general, a military base provides accommodations for one or more units, but it may also be used as a...
, and outer space
Outer space
Outer space is the void that exists between celestial bodies, including the Earth. It is not completely empty, but consists of a hard vacuum containing a low density of particles: predominantly a plasma of hydrogen and helium, as well as electromagnetic radiation, magnetic fields, and neutrinos....
. There are supposed to be elements of a role-playing game
Role-playing game
A role-playing game is a game in which players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting. Players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either through literal acting, or through a process of structured decision-making or character development...
with the need to collect parts and the ability to choose a path to the ultimate enemy. One hundred parts must be gathered to destroy the enemy known as Dragg. The parts, which appear as red triangles against a white background, scroll by and must be touched to be collected. There's no way to save the game and one item can take away all the player's parts. The lack of checkpoints can force players to face the same enemies over and over again.
The game features a very smoothly scrolling background that takes you through areas that contain branching pathways. Enemies range from motionless obstacles to creatures which move about the screen and fire at the player, all with predictable patterns.