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Twin Cobra (1987)

Toaplan

Port of Kyuukyoku Tiger

Arcade · FM Towns · Family Computer · Linux · Mac · Nintendo Entertainment System · PC (Microsoft Windows) · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Sharp X68000 · TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine

3.38 from 13 ratings

61 members have it in their collection · 1 playing now · 20 backlogged · 8 wish listed

How long? · with extras 1h (from 2 logged playthroughs)

A helicopter themed shoot 'em up action game from a birds eye view. Developed by Toaplan, it is the successor to their first STG Tiger-Heli, and features similar gameplay.

Details

Developers
Toaplan
Publishers
Bitwave Games, CBS/Sony Group, Kaneko, Sega Enterprises, Ltd., Taito, Tec Toy, Ving Co., Ltd.
Genres
Arcade, Shooter
Themes
Action, Warfare
Series
Tiger-Heli
Steam
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Release dates

  • Oct 01, 1987 (Japan) Arcade
  • Aug 04, 1989 (Full Release) (Japan) Family Computer
  • 1989 (Japan) TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine
  • Feb 22, 1991 (Japan) Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
  • 1991 (Brazil) Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
  • Jan 15, 1993 (Japan) Sharp X68000
  • 1994 (Japan) FM Towns
  • Feb 14, 2023 (Worldwide) Linux, Mac
  • Feb 14, 2023 (Full Release) (Worldwide) PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • TBD (Full Release) (North_America) Nintendo Entertainment System

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GigaDeathNullGolem

Review GigaDeathNullGolem 3/5 · Nov 15, 2023

Okay Vertical Shooting

enter image description here Okay overall. (I don't actually remember playing the TG-16 version, so am unsure what is better) This NES port has somewhat disappointing sound and music and lots of sprite glitches. However, the shooting is quite good, with several nice weapon upgrades to pick from that are all quite functional and stylish. Movement and control is good and the camera will …

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enter image description here Okay overall. (I don't actually remember playing the TG-16 version, so am unsure what is better) This NES port has somewhat disappointing sound and music and lots of sprite glitches. However, the shooting is quite good, with several nice weapon upgrades to pick from that are all quite functional and stylish. Movement and control is good and the camera will pan at the perfect ratio, assisting the player in dodging incoming enemy fire. enter image description here Graphics aren't so great. I didn't really like the enemy AI or firing patterns, found them annoying. enter image description here A satisfying short STG to complete in an evening.

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jay.dino

Review jay.dino 3/5 · Feb 24, 2017

Platform:

Turbografx-16

Description:

A standard vertical shmup that most people might know as Twin Cobra on the Genesis, but I played it under the name of Kyuukyoku Tiger.

Liked:

I liked to fly a helicopter once, and the starting an landing sequences between levels were a nice touch. The level design in terms of enemy placement is excellent, and it's …

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Platform:

Turbografx-16

Description:

A standard vertical shmup that most people might know as Twin Cobra on the Genesis, but I played it under the name of Kyuukyoku Tiger.

Liked:

I liked to fly a helicopter once, and the starting an landing sequences between levels were a nice touch. The level design in terms of enemy placement is excellent, and it's challenging but on a really manageable level. The powerup system is simple enough, and doesn't feature an overpowered weapon.

Disliked:

My main gripe with this game is that all the levels look the same. Every level has the same environments and the same enemies. Sure later on here and there you see a new enemy type, but overall there is too little variety. If you are doing badly one hit kills you and sets you back to a checkpoint which can be frustrating (just as Truxton), but if you are doing well the game throws you many powerups that stay on screen all the time and act more like an annoyance than help.

Summary:

It's a good vertical shooter, with solid enemy designs. For today's standards it might feel a little basic, especially since the environments never change throughout the game. But it's an enjoyable playthrough.

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