Layer Section sequel with new weapons and improved visuals. The lock-on system remains just as satisfying. Hard to tell apart from the first for newcomers, but fans will appreciate the additions.
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Shooter1 player12+
Co-op
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Sequel to Layer Section featuring an improved lock-on system and new stages. Published by Taito, released in Japan in 1997. Cumulative lock-on allowing more enemies to be chained in a single burst, eight stages with varied settings, two ship modes, impressive bosses and an atmospheric soundtrack. A Taito Saturn exclusive and direct sequel to Rayforce.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is Layer Section II still worth playing in 2026?
A sequel to the Taito shooter, Layer Section II extends the chain lock-on formula with an enriched presentation, new stages and more spectacular three dimensional staging. The pleasure of targeting several enemies before triggering a devastating salvo stays at the heart of the experience, now served by a more ambitious production. The polished action and the sustained pace confirm Taito's mastery of the genre. For a fan of retro shmups or of the lock-on system, the title keeps a preserved intensity and elegance.
