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Terra Cresta

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PlatformFamicomYear1986
PublisherNichibutsuDeveloperNichibutsu
RegionJPLanguageJapanese
TagsAction, Two Player, Shoot'em Up
PlatformFamicom
Year1986
PublisherNichibutsu
DeveloperNichibutsu
RegionJP
LanguageJapanese
TagsAction, Two Player, Shoot'em Up

A vertical scrolling shooter with unique upgrade system. Collect ship parts to separate into a ship formation and to give additional firepower. Ship parts also act as a shield for taking a hit.
 
GoodBad
  • Interesting upgrade system
  • Formation designer to customize upgrades
  • Upgrade system requires strategy
  • No separate ground attack
  • Unforgiving restart on death to start of level
  • No auto-fire
  • Generic visuals
Good
  • Interesting upgrade system
  • Formation designer to customize upgrades
  • Upgrade system requires strategy
  • No separate ground attack
 
Bad
  • Unforgiving restart on death to start of level
  • No auto-fire
  • Generic visuals
 
4The upgrade system is interesting but it requires getting far enough to actually take advantage of it. With more time invested it could be better but it's not interesting enough to warrant that commitment.

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