Technosoft Thunder Force IV and AC compilation, careful emulation. Thunder Force IV is often considered the best in the series. Pack 2 slightly superior to Pack 1 thanks to IV. The old-school horizontal shmup reference on Saturn.
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Category
Shooter1 player7+
Description
Compilation of Thunder Force series episodes III and IV in their definitive versions. Published by Technosoft, released in Japan in 1997. Thunder Force III and Thunder Force IV with ships featuring interchangeable arsenals, stages with titanic bosses, iconic Mega Drive 16-bit visuals and memorable Technosoft soundtracks. The most acclaimed entries in the series brought together.
Thunder Force Gold Pack 2 review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
The second box brings together the entries where the series reaches maximum density: skies saturated with layers scrolling at different speeds, organic and industrial scenery chained without transition, bosses filling half the screen. Each stage imposes its own atmosphere, from burning desert to ocean depths, without ever losing the sharpness of the line.
Pure concentrated FM rock, Technosoft's music propels this shoot'em up into a frenzy of supercharged riffs and heroic melodies. Each planet pulses with a nervy theme, perfectly in tune with the intensity of the shooting. This blazing sonic energy remains a console benchmark for fans of the genre.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Punishing"
The second volume of this Technosoft anthology brings together horizontal shoot-'em-ups built for performance: high speed, attacks from every plane and formidable bosses that punish any sloppiness. Mastering the arsenal and memorizing the layouts are essential. Sustained and tough, it extends the pleasure for devotees of the saga and of scoring.
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,55 GB📅19/06/1997
Published by Technosoft
Thunder Force Gold Pack 2 (Saturn) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Is Thunder Force Gold Pack 2 still worth playing in 2026?
A compilation from Technosoft, Thunder Force Gold Pack 2 gathers entries III and IV of the horizontal shooter saga in their definitive versions, peaks of the series with snappy scrolling and a deep weapon system. Thunder Force IV in particular ranks among the most accomplished shmups of the 16 bit era, here accessible on Saturn. The density of the action and the quality of the level design have lost nothing. For a fan of demanding retro shmups or someone curious about Technosoft heritage, the set keeps a remarkable intensity and richness.
