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In the game, the player pilots a starship called the Final Star, while shooting various enemies and destroying enemy structures for points. Unlike later vertical scrolling shooters, like Toaplan's Twin Cobra, the Final Star had only two levels of weapon power, and no secondary weapons like mis...

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Developer
Tehkan

Released on
1984

Size
1–2 Players

Version
Arcade

Requirements
Arcade

Downloads
Shooter

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

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In the game, the player pilots a starship called the Final Star, while shooting various enemies and destroying enemy structures for points.

Unlike later vertical scrolling shooters, like Toaplan’s Twin Cobra, the Final Star had only two levels of weapon power, and no secondary weapons like missiles and/or bombs. Each stage in the game was named after a letter of the Greek alphabet. In certain versions of the game, there is an additional level called “Infinity” (represented by the infinity symbol) which occurs after Omega, after which the game repeats indefinitely.

Mega Force

Overview & History

Released in arcades during the golden era of 1980s scrolling shooters, Mega Force (often recognized by its Japanese title Spider) is a forgotten sci-fi gem developed by Tehkan. Dropping players into a war-torn future where humanity faces an overwhelming onslaught of rogue bio-mechanical monstrosities, the game tasks an elite pilot with breaching the alien mothership. Unlike standard space-faring shoot 'em ups, Mega Force uniquely blends horizontal scrolling segments with frantic vertical shooting stages, offering a dynamic pace that constantly forced players to adapt their dodging strategies and memorize enemy attack patterns.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

Mechanically, Mega Force distinguishes itself through its weapon upgrade system and tactical enemy placement. Players pilot a versatile fighter jet capable of collecting floating power-ups that alter their primary projectile spread, granting heavy-duty lasers, wide-angle plasma bursts, and crucial shield extensions. The game features relentless wave attacks from insectoid drones, subterranean turrets, and screen-filling boss entities that require precision positioning. A standout feature is the game's seamless transition between horizontal and vertical perspectives, keeping the arcade tension perpetually high as the environment shifts around the player's craft.