Budget version of Strikers 1945 II in the SuperLite 1500 series. Psikyo's vertical shmup with WWII planes against futuristic enemies is accessible at a low price. An excellent way to discover this vertical shmup classic for genre fans on PS1.
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Category
Shooter2 players7+
Co-op
Description
Japanese budget Success edition of Strikers 1945 II, port of the Psikyo vertical shoot them up. Created by Psikyo and Success Corp, released in 2001 in Japan in the SuperLite 1500 Series collection under the Strikers 1945 II title. Eight vertically-scrolling levels, six licensed aircraft F-5E Tiger II, Spitfire and others, two-player cooperative mode and military orchestral soundtrack. Japanese budget edition under the Strikers 1945 II title.
SuperLite 1500 Series - Strikers 1945 II review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
2/5
Music
★★★★★
"Decent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Light"
Difficulty
"Punishing"
A denser, more beautiful sequel, it ramps up the pressure with curtains of aimed fire and multi-phase bosses that grant no respite. Mastering your special weapon, weaving between bullets and reaching the hidden boss reward the best players. Demanding but exemplary in its readability, it confirms Psikyo at the summit of arcade-era vertical shooting.
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,22 GB📅05/10/2000
Published by Success
SuperLite 1500 Series - Strikers 1945 II (PS1) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Is SuperLite 1500 Series - Strikers 1945 II still worth playing in 2026?
A budget reissue of Psikyo's vertical shooter, Strikers 1945 II puts the player at the controls of World War Two fighter planes against swarms of projectiles and oversized mechanical bosses that transform. The demanding bullet hell, the choice of planes with distinct fire and the snappy staging make it a fearsome arcade shmup, perfect for scoring. The high difficulty and Japan exclusivity reserve access for devotees. A gem for fans of vertical shooting and old fashioned challenge.
