Strikers 1945
Classic vertically-scrolling arcade shooter set in an alternate WWII timeline. Players choose from six aircraft with unique charge attacks and fight through eight stages of intense bullet-hell action against massive enemy bosses.
Platform
arcade
Year
1995
Genre
Shoot 'em up
Developer
Psikyo
Controls
About This Game
Introduces the 'Charge Shot' mechanic where holding fire builds power for devastating special attacks. Features a progressive difficulty system that dynamically adjusts based on player performance.
Notable for its detailed sprite work, with player aircraft featuring multiple damage states and enemies displaying visible battle damage as they take hits.
The first entry in Psikyo's acclaimed Strikers series, blending historical aircraft with sci-fi elements and establishing the developer's signature fast-paced, precision-based shooting gameplay.
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