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Truxton
Truxton

Truxton is a 1988 vertically scrolling, shoot 'em up arcade game developed by Toaplan, later ported to the Mega Drive (worldwide) and the PC Engine (Japan-only). Like many other scrolling shooters, the game is set in outer space, where the player takes control of a small spaceship across several planets. The game is played with an eight-way joystick and two buttons (a shot and a bomb button) through five large levels and their bosses (which then loop forever, at higher difficulties).

Publishers: Taito , Sega Enterprises, Ltd. , Midway Games , MOBIRIX , Bitwave Games , Tec Toy
Twin Hawk
Twin Hawk

Twin Hawk is a 1989 vertically scrolling shooter arcade game developed by Toaplan and published by Taito. Twin Hawk resembles other shooters of the time, specifically Toaplan's earlier game, Flying Shark. Also like Toaplan's other games, there were various differences between the Japanese version and other versions, including a checkpoint system and higher difficulty for the former. Unusually, the game contains no flying enemies; thus, a complete lack of physical obstructions and a stronger focus on the numbers and speed of ground forces. Another draw of Twin Hawk is the game's unique "smartbomb" in the form of a group of friendly planes; pressing button 2 once will call in six Flying Fortresses to surround and protect the player's plane, and provide back-up fire. They are easily taken down by enemy fire, so the player must use them wisely. Pressing button 2 again immediately after the call-in will sacrifice the planes for a more typical smartbomb. Otherwise, pressing button 2 while any other plane is on-screen will suicide them all into the nearest enemies below.

Publishers: Taito
Zero Fire: Toaplan Arcade Garage
Zero Fire: Toaplan Arcade Garage

Zero Fire includes Zero Wing and Hellfire, the collection will also include the Toaplan-developed side-scrolling run-and-gun bonus game Demon’s World. Experience full ports of the Toaplan-developed side-scrolling shoot ’em ups Zero Wing and Hellfire, which first launched in arcades in the 1980s, complete with extras. Each game has a “Player 1 and Player 2 Alternating Version” and “Player 1 and Player 2 Simultaneous Play Version” with its own game balance adjustments. The overseas versions of each game are also playable. Includes also new “Super Easy” and “Arcade Challenge” modes.

Publishers: M2
Zero Wing
Zero Wing

Zero Wing is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up arcade game, notable for a poorly translated English version for Sega Mega Drive (Genesis) that spawned the "All your base are belong to us" Internet meme. Gameplay includes novel features such as being able to 'tractor' enemy ships, using them to shield your own.

Publishers: Toaplan , Sega Enterprises, Ltd. , Williams Electronics , Bitwave Games