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Xevious (Europe)

NES / Famicom
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1984
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✪ Reviewed on January 20, 2026
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Namco's vertical shoot'em up on NES. Solvalou against the Xevious in simultaneous aerial and ground action. Founding genre classic, honest conversion. An essential historical document.

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Category
Shooter 1 player 3+
Description
Founding vertical shoot-'em-up featuring a Solvalou spacecraft battling enemy ships and ground bases. Published by Namco, released in Europe in 1984. Top-down view with vertical shots and bombs and aerial and ground enemies. NES port of Namco's Xevious arcade.

Xevious review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,02 MB 📅08/11/1984
Published by Namco

Xevious (NES) price, value & rarity

Sought-after
Q1 loose
 $17 Q6 complete
 $51 Q10 new
 $163 !
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Xevious
Japan
08/11/1984
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Is Xevious still worth playing in 2026?

A founding pillar of the vertical shooter from Namco, Xevious introduces the distinction between air fire and ground bombing, an innovation that deeply marked the genre. Piloting the Solvalou over detailed landscapes, revealing hidden bases and the demanding scoring make up an experience of refined, timeless elegance. The NES port preserves the essential of the cabinet. For a fan of retro shooting or someone curious about the origins of the shmup, the title keeps a major historical importance and a still pure action pleasure.

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