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Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad

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As one of four playable characters each with unique methods of attack and power-ups, go through the level and destroy any enemies that get in your way, and defeat the boss at the end of that area. When you have completed the first area, you need to select a path to continue the game on. The se...

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Developer
Saurus

Released on
1999

Size
1–2 Players

Version
Neo Geo AES

Requirements
SNK Neo Geo AES

Downloads
Shooter

Publisher
SNK

ESRB Rating
Not Rated

Cooperative
Yes

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As one of four playable characters each with unique methods of attack and power-ups, go through the level and destroy any enemies that get in your way, and defeat the boss at the end of that area. When you have completed the first area, you need to select a path to continue the game on.

The second game in the Shock Troopers series enables shot locking, close proximity attacks, and evasive maneuvers allowing for flexible operation. In addition to the four characters, versatile modes of attack are featured using powerful vehicles and special shots. Letters that make up certain keywords can be collected throughout the game, and by collecting each letter in the keyword, you will receive a high score.

Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad

Overview & History

Released by Saurus in 1998 for SNK's Neo Geo AES and MVS arcade hardware, Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad is the explosive, high-octane sequel to the cult-classic run-and-gun shooter. Abandoning the branching path structure of its predecessor, this iteration doubles down on pure, linear adrenaline as a fresh roster of four mercenaries takes on the insidious global mega-corporation, DIO. Unlike the original game's jungle and cave environments, 2nd Squad pushes the Neo Geo's 16-bit hardware to its absolute limits with pseudo-3D scaling effects, highly detailed pre-rendered character sprites, and destructible urban environments that crumble under heavy artillery fire. The game retains its frantic top-down perspective, forcing players to constantly juggle positioning, crowd control, and weapon conservation while traversing relentless waves of heavily armored infantry, tanks, and towering mechs.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad refines the frantic arcade shooter formula by introducing distinct gameplay styles and expanded tactical options. Players can select either a "Solo" mode—which grants a higher life bar and a unique dodge-roll mechanic—or a "Team" mode allowing seamless swapping between a duo of mercenaries on the fly to chain devastating combos. The character roster features unique combatants: Lulu, the agile martial artist; Angel, the heavy-weapons expert wielding a blistering vulcan cannon; Armstrong, the hulking brute utilizing explosive ordnance; and Toy, the tech-savvy specialist. Controls make full use of the Neo Geo configuration: the joystick enables 8-way directional movement and fixed-aim firing by holding a designated button to lock your stance while strafing. Players can unleash screen-clearing smart bombs, pick up heavy power-up weapons like flamethrowers and rocket launchers, and even hijack operational enemy vehicles such as armored motorcycles and hovertanks to turn the tide of chaotic boss battles.

Keyboard Controls

Arrow Keys / D-Pad: Move character and aim weapon
Action Keys: Attack / Shoot (A), Jump / Dodge-Roll (B), Switch Character (C), Bomb (D)
Enter: Start / Pause