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In 2384 AD, a great interstellar war took place. The Earth emerged victorious, thanks to a secretly developed robot weapon called "Serd". After the war, the usage of Serds was not a secret any more, and various nations started using them for military purposes. Several years, a more powerful weapo...

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Developer
NCS

Released on
1992

Size
1 Player

Version
Sega Genesis

Requirements
Sega Genesis

Downloads
Role-Playing

Publisher
Masaya

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

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In 2384 AD, a great interstellar war took place. The Earth emerged victorious, thanks to a secretly developed robot weapon called “Serd”. After the war, the usage of Serds was not a secret any more, and various nations started using them for military purposes. Several years, a more powerful weapon named Vector was developed. The usage of such highly destructive weapons led to wars between the nations of the world. You control Takuya Murasawa and his comrades, member of a special military force called Slash. Everything begins with an attack of unidentified Vectors on their base…

Vixen 357 is an anime-style tactical role-playing game with mecha combat. The player controls mechas by moving them over the battle map, and fighting enemies with long-ranged or melee attacks. An animated battle sequence is shown when the mechas attack each other. It is possible to switch pilots in the mechas and repair them during battles. The pilots level up by gaining experience points, and the player gradually gains access to new robots and weapons during the game.

Vixen 357

Overview & History

Released exclusively in Japan in 1992 for the Mega Drive by Masaya, Vixen 357 is a cult-classic sci-fi tactical role-playing game that blends political intrigue with mecha warfare. The narrative follows a young mercenary named Falback who becomes embroiled in a planetary coup after acquiring an advanced, high-mobility combat armor known as a Tracer. Heavily influenced by the late-80s anime aesthetic, the game weaves a dense tale of rebellion, corporate greed, and military betrayal across a grid-based campaign map. Despite never receiving an official Western localization during the 16-bit era, the title gained a legendary reputation among import enthusiasts and emulation pioneers, eventually inspiring fan translations that brought its rich strategic depth to a wider global audience decades later.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

Vixen 357 operates on a classic grid-based tactical system reminiscent of Langrisser and Front Mission, where positioning, terrain elevation, and facing direction dictate the outcome of every skirmish. Between missions, players manage a roster of pilots and customize their Tracers by purchasing upgraded chassis, energy swords, particle cannons, and defensive shields. During combat, initiating an attack triggers a dynamic cinematic battle sequence that vividly animates the mech-on-mecha skirmishes. Unlike standard strategy titles of the era, pilot morale and ammunition reserves play a pivotal role in battlefield survival, forcing commanders to balance aggressive striking with strategic retreats to supply depots to avoid catastrophic losses.

Keyboard Controls

Arrow Keys / D-Pad: Navigate menus and move cursor/units on the tactical grid
Action Keys: Confirm selections, attack, and open action menus
Enter: Start / Pause