Summary
- Release Year: 1986
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Arcade, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS, TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine
- Publishers: Capcom, GO!
Side Arms: Hyper Dyne (1986)
Side Arms: Hyper Dyne is a vertically scrolling shoot ’em up arcade game developed by NEC Avenue and published by NEC Interchannel in 1986. The game was ported to the NEC PC-8801 and Sharp X68000 home computers in 1987, and to the Sega Genesis in 1989.
The player controls a spaceship called the XA-1, which is equipped with a variety of weapons to defeat the waves of enemy aliens. The game features colorful graphics and fast-paced action, and was a popular arcade game in the mid-1980s.
Gameplay
Side Arms: Hyper Dyne is a vertically scrolling shoot ’em up game in which the player controls the XA-1 spaceship. The player must defeat waves of enemy aliens by shooting them with the XA-1’s weapons. The XA-1 can be equipped with a variety of weapons, including lasers, missiles, and bombs.
The game features a variety of different enemy aliens, each with their own unique attack patterns. The player must use the XA-1’s weapons to defeat the enemy aliens and progress through the game.
Side Arms: Hyper Dyne also features a number of power-ups that can be collected to enhance the XA-1’s weapons and abilities. These power-ups include speed boosts, weapon upgrades, and shields.
Development
Side Arms: Hyper Dyne was developed by NEC Avenue, a subsidiary of NEC Corporation. The game was directed by Masamitsu “Moo” Niitani, who had previously worked on the Xevious and Mappy arcade games.
The game’s graphics were designed by Kazuaki “Kaz” Kuwahara, who had also worked on Xevious and Mappy. The game’s music was composed by Nobuyuki “Nobu” Ohashi, who had previously worked on the Dragon Buster arcade game.
Side Arms: Hyper Dyne was released in arcades in Japan in 1986. The game was ported to the NEC PC-8801 and Sharp X68000 home computers in 1987, and to the Sega Genesis in 1989.
Reception
Side Arms: Hyper Dyne was a popular arcade game in the mid-1980s. The game was praised for its colorful graphics, fast-paced action, and variety of enemy aliens. The game was also ported to a number of home computers, where it was also well-received.
The Sega Genesis version of Side Arms: Hyper Dyne was released in 1989. The Genesis version of the game was faithful to the arcade original, and was praised for its graphics and gameplay. However, the Genesis version of the game was not as popular as the arcade original, due to the fact that the Genesis was not as popular as the arcade at the time.
Legacy
Side Arms: Hyper Dyne is considered to be one of the classic shoot ’em up arcade games of the 1980s. The game is still popular today, and is often considered to be one of the best shoot ’em up games ever made.
The game has been ported to a number of different platforms over the years, and is still available on modern consoles and PCs. The game has also been included in a number of retro game compilations.
Side Arms: Hyper Dyne has been praised for its colorful graphics, fast-paced action, and variety of enemy aliens. The game is still considered to be one of the best shoot ’em up games ever made, and is a must-play for fans of the genre.
Conclusion
Side Arms: Hyper Dyne is a classic shoot ’em up arcade game that still holds up today. The game’s colorful graphics, fast-paced action, and variety of enemy aliens make it a must-play for fans of the genre. The game has been ported to a number of different platforms over the years, and is still available on modern consoles and PCs. If you’re a fan of shoot ’em up games, then you need to check out Side Arms: Hyper Dyne.
Review Score
8.5/10
