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| Zero Gunner | |
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| Developer | Psikyo |
| Publisher | Psikyo |
| Platform | Arcade |
| Release | December 1997 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em up |
| Modes | Single player, multiplayer |
| Arcade system | Sega Model 2[1] |
Zero Gunner (ゼロガンナー) is a shoot 'em up developed by Psikyo and released in 1997. The arcade game allows for eight-way movement using a joystick and supports up to two players at a time. Its lock on targeting mechanic allows players to rotate around targets. The game was succeeded by a sequel, Zero Gunner 2 for the Sega NAOMI and Dreamcast.
Gameplay
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Zero Gunner is a horizontally-scrolling shoot 'em up, with players tasked to evade and destroy enemies as they automatically advance across the environments. Players choose from one of three helicopters: a Cobra helicopter, an Apache helicopter, and a helicopter gunship.[1] Regardless of which craft is chosen, it is equipped with a basic single shot and a more powerful sonic wave which sweeps across the entire screen.[1]
Players can lock-on to opponents, which allows them to freely maneuver around the screen while continuing to shoot the same target.[1]
Plot
[edit]In 2016, worldwide martial law is initiated when a widespread terrorist organization overthrows and takes control of the world's military authorities. A group of ace helicopter pilots are secretly amassed in a special forces squadron called ZERO to travel around the world and destroy the occupied terrorist forces.
Reception
[edit]In Japan, Game Machine listed Zero Gunner on their February 15, 1998 issue as being the sixth most-successful arcade game at the time.[2]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 Harrod, Warren (February 1998). "Coin-Operated Extra". Sega Saturn Magazine. No. 28. Emap International Limited. p. 97.
- ↑ "Game Machine's Best Hit Games 25 - TVゲーム機ーソフトウェア (Video Game Software)". Game Machine (in Japanese). No. 558. Amusement Press, Inc. 15 February 1998. p. 21.
External links
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