Pulstar (1995)
Arcade · Neo Geo AES · Neo Geo CD · Neo Geo MVS · PC (Microsoft Windows)
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The basic gameplay is simple: progress through the levels in the spacecraft, collecting powerups and protecting the spacecraft from destruction. The game has very obvious similarities in design and gameplay to R-Type. It is actually believed that some ex-Irem employees left the company to join Aicom, which used to be a subcontractor for various coin-op manufacturers like Jaleco or SNK. …
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The basic gameplay is simple: progress through the levels in the spacecraft, collecting powerups and protecting the spacecraft from destruction. The game has very obvious similarities in design and gameplay to R-Type. It is actually believed that some ex-Irem employees left the company to join Aicom, which used to be a subcontractor for various coin-op manufacturers like Jaleco or SNK.
Despite the familiarities, Pulstar is not without innovations. There is the option of using the weapon power bar, which consists of two halves. The right-hand side of the bar turns blue when the fire button is depressed. When fully charged the ship delivers a devastating emission of energy. The left-hand side turns red when it is continually pressed, shooting out a barrage of smaller, rapid blasts.
The in-game visuals are mostly pre-rendered 3D graphics, which gives the interactive elements a far more realistic appearance. Great care was taken to really place the player into the world of the game, with cinematic style cut scenes and pre-rendered movies.
There is a hefty reliance on strategy and not just blasting everything in sight. Using the charged weapon is key, and requires careful precision. Also, once a power up is obtained, a small orb appears at the posterior end of the ship. This can be used as an advantage by deflecting/absorbing oncoming enemy fire and taking out small enemies that run into it.
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Release dates
- Jan 28, 1995 (North_America) Neo Geo MVS
- Jan 28, 1995 (Japan) Neo Geo MVS
- Jan 29, 1995 (Japan) Neo Geo AES
- Oct 27, 1995 (North_America) Neo Geo CD
- Oct 27, 1995 (Japan) Neo Geo CD
- 1995 (Worldwide) Arcade
- Jan 09, 2016 (Worldwide) PC (Microsoft Windows)
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- ACA Neo Geo: Pulstar (2017) · NSW, PC, PS4, XONE
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