U.N. Squadron

Description

Side-scrolling shoot-em-up, in a similar style to such games as Gradius, R-Type and Scramble. The aim is to wipe out the enemy, which has gathered around the allied airspace of 'Area 88', in a series of military aircraft-based scenarios. You choose one of three unique pilots; Shin Kazama, Micky Schymon or Greg Gates, each with varying abilities at damage repair, weapon handling and flying skill, and engage the enemy over a series of challenging missions. The player starts out with the weakest plane, the F8E Crusader, which can only be armed with a very basic range weapons. But, through completing various missions, enough cash can be raised to purchase higher-quality aircraft. These superior planes are more agile, have improved resilience to damage and have a greater range of fire. Furthermore, the more advanced fighters can be armed with superior special weapons, such as napalm. The missions include attacks on sand bases, the nuclear submarine 'Seavet' and enemy supply camps, as well as seeing off groups of airborne 'bandits' who swarm-in on Area 88. The enemy is plentiful, and the pace is frantic. Shoot at everything on the screen that moves, and the allied forces might just come out on top......

Alternate Titles

• "戰區88" -- Chinese spelling (traditional)
• "Area 88" -- Japanese title
• "エリア８８" -- Japanese spelling

Part of the Following Groups

• Genre: Scrolling shoot 'em up
• Manga / anime licensees

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User Reviews

Perhaps the world's most perfect action game!	SNES	Multimedia Mike (17237)
Bring down planes and earn money at the same time? What an idea!	Amiga	*Katakis* (37454)

The Press Says

Entertainment Weekly	SNES	Sep 27, 1991	A	100
Computer and Video Games (CVG)	SNES	Oct, 1991	94 out of 100	94
Mean Machines	SNES	Sep, 1991	94 out of 100	94
Digital Press - Classic Video Games	SNES	May 08, 2007	9 out of 10	90
HonestGamers	SNES	Jan 13, 2004	8 out of 10	80
Jeuxvideo.com	SNES	Jun 10, 2010	16 out of 20	80
Electronic Gaming Monthly (EGM)	SNES	Nov, 1991	7.8 out of 10	78
Power Play	SNES	Nov, 1991	77 out of 100	77
Consoles Plus	SNES	Sep, 1991	77 out of 100	77
Amiga Joker	Amiga	Nov, 1990	42 out of 100	42

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Trivia

An japanese anime movie exists for "Area 88".