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IGDB / 20638

Philosoma

1995 50 / 100 Shooter
In Philosoma, you blast through 18 vertical scrolling deep space environments in search of the mysterious distress call, destroying enemies and obstacles in your path. Go up against a variety of vehicles including the "Hover Carrier," the "Makkon," and the "Missile Walker" as you clear your way with one of four main weapons such as the Vulcan, Laser, A-Break, or Ray-B. Each weapon can be upgraded up to three times w Show full summary

In Philosoma, you blast through 18 vertical scrolling deep space environments in search of the mysterious distress call, destroying enemies and obstacles in your path. Go up against a variety of vehicles including the "Hover Carrier," the "Makkon," and the "Missile Walker" as you clear your way with one of four main weapons such as the Vulcan, Laser, A-Break, or Ray-B. Each weapon can be upgraded up to three times when specific power-up icons are collected. A secondary weapon such as Buster grenades, MRMs, and SRMs are equipped at the beginning of a level or acquired through a power-up.

World design Nicht eindeutig GameplayCombat-focused

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Story & context

Communication Interrupt > Message Follows Alpha Priority Distress . Repeat. Priority Distress ORA-194-220 . {Break} Installation Under ATT {Break} Unknown Source. Attention - Crew of UNF Galant >>All Strega Pilots Prepare To Launch > Mission: Break Through Enemy Lines And Neutralize Unknown Threat.

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Philosoma: release, platforms, and facts

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Studio & publishing

Developer
G-Artists
Publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment
Franchise
Standalone
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So spielt es sich

Spielprofil

Modi
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric, Side view, Third person
Themes
Science fiction
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Wo & wann

Platform releases

  • PlayStation Aug 24, 1996
  • PlayStation 1995
  • PlayStation Jul 28, 1995
  • PlayStation 3 Apr 26, 2007
  • PlayStation Portable Apr 26, 2007

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