Forgotten Worlds
Forgotten Worlds is a 1988 arcade shoot 'em up by Capcom featuring 360° rotating fire and a unique shop system. Players control flying warriors battling through 6 surreal biopunk stages, purchasing upgrades between levels. Notable as Capcom's first CPS-1 arcade game with groundbreaking sprite scaling and rotation effects.
Platform
arcade
Year
1988
Genre
Shoot 'em up
Developer
Capcom
Controls
About This Game
Introduced an innovative 'rotate and shoot' mechanic using Capcom's rotary joystick, allowing full directional firing while moving independently.
The in-game shop system let players spend collected gold on weapon upgrades, health recovery, and temporary power boosts between stages.
Its dystopian aesthetic blending ancient civilizations with organic technology influenced later sci-fi shooters like Bio-Hazard Battle.
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