Ultra X Weapons / Ultra Keibitai
Ultra X Weapons (known as Ultra Keibitai in Japan) is a 1995 arcade run and gun shooter by Banpresto. Players control elite soldiers equipped with transforming weapons through 6 stages of intense alien invasion combat. Notable for its weapon morphing system and cooperative 2-player action.
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About This Game
The game features 7 primary weapons that can transform between 3 configurations each (21 total variations). Weapons automatically evolve based on collected power-ups and combat performance.
Set in 2045 during an alien invasion, the game blends military sci-fi with Japanese mecha aesthetics. The international version 'Ultra X Weapons' modified some enemy designs from the original Japanese release.
Praised for its responsive controls and weapon variety, though criticized for short length. The transforming weapon mechanic inspired later titles like Mega Man ZX and Gunstar Heroes.
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