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Sega Genesis

Darius II

1990

Horizontal Shooter

Series: Darius

The 1990 Genesis port of Taito's seminal arcade shooter, featuring branching paths across 7 galactic zones with the Silver Hawk spacecraft battling the alien Belsar army. Notable for its three-screen arcade display adaptation and iconic aquatic-mechanical enemy designs.

Arcade

R-TYPE

1987

Horizontal Shooter

Series: R-Type

R-TYPE is the seminal 1987 horizontal shooter that defined the 'cerebral shooter' genre. Players pilot the R-9 spacecraft against the Bydo Empire, utilizing the revolutionary Force pod that can attach, detach, and fire in multiple configurations. Famous for its intricate level design and biological-mechanical enemy aesthetic.

Arcade

DARIUS

1986

Horizontal Shooter

Series: Darius

DARIUS is a 1986 side-scrolling shooter arcade game featuring branching paths, massive mechanical sea creatures as bosses, and a unique triple-screen display. Players pilot the Silver Hawk spacecraft against the alien Belsar army across 26 alphabetical zones.

Arcade

U.N. Squadron

1989

Horizontal Shooter

Series: U.N. Squadron

Capcom's military-themed horizontal shooter based on the manga 'Area 88'. Players control mercenary pilots with upgradable aircraft through intense combat missions.