Sega Genesis/Sega Mega Drive Action Shooter

Thunder Force II

  • Studio: Technosoft
  • Design: Takashi Iwanaga,Izumi Fukuda,Osamu Tsujikawa
  • Music: Tomomi Ōtani
  • This Game is: 37 years old / 1988
  • Console: Sega Genesis/Sega Mega Drive
  • Manual: Not available
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    Description

    Thunder Force II is a thrilling scrolling shooter game that was first released in 1988 by Technosoft. As a launch title for the Sega Genesis, it quickly gained popularity for its innovative gameplay and captivating storytelling. In the game, you control the FIRE LEO-02 Exceliza, a powerful fighter craft, and engage in epic battles against the menacing ORN Empire. Each stage offers a unique challenge, alternating between top-view and side-view perspectives. The game marked the debut of the signature weapon system that became a staple in the Thunder Force series. Thunder Force II has been re-released on various platforms, most recently on Nintendo Switch Online, allowing a new generation of gamers to experience this classic game.

    Game Controls

    Q
    (X)
    E
    (Z)
    A
    (Y)
    S
    (A)
    Enter
    (Start)
    Z
    (C)
    X
    (B)
    V
    (Select)
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