Description
In a distant part of the universe, an alien creature called Zelos was born. As he grew so did his appetite, and soon he began devouring galaxies, planets, and stars by the hundreds. Now your planet has appeared in Zelos' path, and it is up to you and a partner to fly into battle to save your world.
Life Force is an action-packed shooter based on the arcade game. There are six levels which alternate between side and vertical scrolling, each of them ending with a powerful guardian. Throughout the game, destroying certain enemies will release power ups which can be used to equip your ship with more powerful weapons, extra speed, and shields. Gameplay is for one player or two players simultaneously.
Alternate Titles
- "沙羅曼蛇" -- Chinese spelling (simplified)
- "沙羅曼蛇" -- Japanese spelling
- "Salamander (Life Force)" -- Brazilian CCE's Top Game title
- "Salamander" -- Japanese Arcade/MSX title
- "Life Force Salamander" -- European NES title
- "Lifeforce" -- NES title screen
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User Reviews
The Press Says
| Top Secret |
Jan, 1994 |
 |
100 |
| Joystick (French) |
Apr, 1990 |
95 out of 100 |
95 |
| NES Times |
Feb 07, 2010 |
9 out of 10 |
90 |
| Mean Machines |
Oct, 1990 |
86 out of 100 |
86 |
| Tilt |
Jun, 1990 |
17 out of 20 |
85 |
| Quebec Gamers |
Feb 04, 2007 |
8.4 out of 10 |
84 |
| Power Play |
Mar, 1989 |
81 out of 100 |
81 |
| HonestGamers |
Jan 31, 2007 |
8 out of 10 |
80 |
| Total! (Germany) |
Sep, 1994 |
2 out of 6 |
80 |
| ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) |
May, 1990 |
740 out of 1000 |
74 |
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Trivia
There was an Anime based on Life Force. It was called
Salamander, made in 1988, and only released in Japan and the U.K. Sadly, all three episodes are out of print in both countries.
