Summary
Gun Force II (1994)
[Image of Gun Force II arcade cabinet]
Gun Force II is a run and gun arcade video game developed and originally published by Irem on September 1994. It is the sequel to the original GunForce and one of the last arcade games released by the company.
The game is set in a futuristic world where the evil General Viper has taken over the Earth. The player takes control of one of four mercenaries:
- Blue – A well-rounded character with no major strengths or weaknesses.
- Red – A powerful character with a slow rate of fire.
- Green – A fast character with a weak attack.
- Yellow – A character with a balanced attack and speed.
The player must fight their way through hordes of enemies, including soldiers, robots, and mutants. The game features a variety of weapons, including guns, grenades, and flamethrowers. The player can also collect power-ups to increase their firepower and speed.
Gun Force II is known for its fast-paced action, challenging gameplay, and impressive graphics. The game was a commercial success, and it was ported to the Sega Saturn and PlayStation consoles.
Gameplay
Gun Force II is a side-scrolling run and gun game. The player controls one of four mercenaries as they fight their way through hordes of enemies. The player can use a variety of weapons to defeat their enemies, including guns, grenades, and flamethrowers. The player can also collect power-ups to increase their firepower and speed.
The game features a variety of levels, each with its own unique challenges. The player must fight their way through jungles, deserts, and cities. The player must also defeat a variety of bosses, including giant robots and mutant creatures.
Weapons
Gun Force II features a variety of weapons, including:
- Guns: The player can use a variety of guns, including pistols, machine guns, and shotguns. Each gun has its own unique strengths and weaknesses.
- Grenades: Grenades can be used to damage enemies in a wide area.
- Flamethrowers: Flamethrowers can be used to damage enemies in close range.
Power-ups
The player can collect power-ups to increase their firepower and speed. Power-ups include:
- Speed: Increases the player’s speed.
- Firepower: Increases the player’s firepower.
- Invincibility: Makes the player invincible for a short period of time.
Bosses
Gun Force II features a variety of bosses, including:
- Giant robots: Giant robots are powerful enemies that can shoot lasers and missiles.
- Mutant creatures: Mutant creatures are fast and agile enemies that can attack with their claws and teeth.
Legacy
Gun Force II is considered to be one of the best run and gun games of all time. The game was praised for its fast-paced action, challenging gameplay, and impressive graphics. The game was a commercial success, and it was ported to the Sega Saturn and PlayStation consoles.
Gun Force II has been cited as an influence on a number of other games, including Metal Slug and Contra. The game is still popular today, and it is available on a variety of platforms, including the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade.
Conclusion
Gun Force II is a classic run and gun game that is still enjoyed by gamers today. The game’s fast-paced action, challenging gameplay, and impressive graphics make it a must-play for fans of the genre.
Review Score
8/10
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