An NCS vertical shooter without great brilliance, technically decent. Short and limited, for B tier SFC shmup fans.
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Shooter1 player7+
Description
Vertical shoot-'em-up featuring a combat ship battling mechanical enemy waves. Published by Athena, released in the United States in 1992. Top-down view, vertical shooting and power-ups. A little-known original vertical shooter on Super Famicom.
NTSC edition of Athena's vertical shooter Strike Gunner, the American release of a minor title: more sought by Western shmup collectors than the SFC original, given no abundant run. The cartridge turns up loose, but the clean cardboard-box complete and graded sealed carry most of the value on this market. Niche desirability tied to the NTSC shmup slot rather than the game's reputation, which stayed obscure.
Is Strike Gunner S.T.G still worth playing in 2026?
A vertical shooter from NMK and Athena, Strike Gunner S.T.G stands out for its system of selecting special weapons before each mission, inviting you to adapt your strategy to the enemies you meet. The sustained pace and the arsenal variety make for a decent shmup for its time. The average production, the uninspired settings and a messy difficulty place it in the genre's middle of the pack. A title for fans of 16 bit shooting after weapon customisation mechanics.
