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IGDB / 6532

Phalanx

1991 80 / 100 Shooter
A futuristic shooter, Phalanx is the name of the prototype starfighter flown by Wink Baufield, a genetically enhanced pilot. It is sent to protect and reclaim Delia IV, a planet in the Andromeda galaxy, which has been colonized by humans for interstellar research purposes. However, an unknown and powerful alien force has overtaken the planet, the military defenses have been completely overwhelmed, and all hope rests Show full summary

A futuristic shooter, Phalanx is the name of the prototype starfighter flown by Wink Baufield, a genetically enhanced pilot. It is sent to protect and reclaim Delia IV, a planet in the Andromeda galaxy, which has been colonized by humans for interstellar research purposes. However, an unknown and powerful alien force has overtaken the planet, the military defenses have been completely overwhelmed, and all hope rests on the Phalanx. You fly through eight levels, first through various locations in Delia IV, and then you invade the aliens themselves. Like most shooters, you can upgrade your weapons by picking up bonus items dropped by enemy craft.

World design Nicht eindeutig GameplayCombat-focused

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A futuristic shooter, Phalanx is the name of the prototype starfighter flown by Wink Baufield, a genetically enhanced pilot. It is sent to protect and reclaim Delia IV, a planet in the Andromeda galaxy, which has been colonized by humans for interstellar research purposes. However, an unknown and powerful alien force has overtaken the planet, the military defenses have been completely overwhelmed, and all hope rests on the Phalanx. You fly through eight levels, first through various locations in Delia IV, and then you invade the aliens themselves. Like most shooters, you can upgrade your weapons by picking up bonus items dropped by enemy craft.

GameplayCombat-focused GenreShooter ThemeAction ThemeScience fiction
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Studios & ownership

Studio & publishing

Developer
Kotobuki Systems, ZOOM, Kemco, ZOOM
Publisher
Kotobuki Systems, Kotobuki Systems, Kemco, ZOOM, ZOOM
Franchise
Standalone
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So spielt es sich

Spielprofil

Modi
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Action, Science fiction
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Wo & wann

Platform releases

  • Wii Dec 22, 2009
  • Super Nintendo Entertainment System Q4 1992
  • Super Nintendo Entertainment System 1992
  • Super Famicom Aug 07, 1992
  • Game Boy Advance Nov 23, 2001
  • Game Boy Advance Oct 27, 2001
  • Sharp X68000 May 17, 1991
  • Game Boy Advance Dec 27, 2001
  • PC (Microsoft Windows) Dec 03, 2003

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