Strikers 1945 is the PS1 port of Psikyo's vertical arcade shmup. WWII planes against futuristic enemies in a stylized alternate history. Demanding vertical shooting gameplay with spectacular bosses. A solid niche shmup for Japanese vertical shmup fans on PS1.
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Category
Shooter2 players7+
Co-op
Description
Japanese Psikyo shoot them up, vertical classic inspired by World War II. Created by Psikyo, released in 1996 in Japan, 1997 in the United States under the Strikers 1945 title. Six vertically-scrolling levels inspired by World War II, six licensed aircraft P-38 Lightning, Spitfire and others, two-player cooperative mode and military orchestral soundtrack. Japanese and American edition under the Strikers 1945 title.
Strikers 1945 review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
2/5
Music
★★★★★
"Decent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Light"
Difficulty
"Punishing"
A wartime vertical shooter from Psikyo, it pits WWII planes against oversized mechanical bosses in a rain of aimed bullets that demand pinpoint dodging. Choosing your aircraft, metering your bombs and anticipating the patterns are the key. Fast and merciless yet perfectly readable, it embodies Psikyo's craft and remains a favorite among shmup fans.
A vertical shooter from Psikyo, Strikers 1945 pits late World War II planes against oversized enemy forces, with spectacular transformable mechanical bosses. The snappy pace, the demanding patterns and the choice of planes with distinct shots embody the Psikyo school at its best. The fearsome difficulty and a short length are the genre norm. An excellent vertical shmup to recommend for fans of scoring, tight patterns and old school arcade shooting.
