A compilation of Psikyo's two Strikers 1945 vertical shoot 'em ups, set in a stylised WWII. Punishing difficulty, tiny hitboxes and driving soundtracks. Strictly for seasoned manic shooter fans.
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Category
Compilation2 players7+
Co-op
Description
Taito compilation of the 1942 and 1945 vertical shooters. Published by Taito, released in July 2004. Two faithfully emulated original arcade games, demanding scoring, local co-op multiplayer and a retro pixel-art mood. European release only.
1945 I & II review
2/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Decent"
2/5
Music
★★★★★
"Decent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Light"
Difficulty
"Punishing"
A compilation of two vertical classics from Psikyo, it carries on a dreaded difficulty: tight bullet patterns, endless bosses and a true final fight reserved for flawless players. Pixel-perfect dodging, charged attacks and memorizing the waves are the daily routine. Harsh yet highly readable, it delights scoring fans after an old-school challenge.