Zed Blade (also known as Operation Ragnarok) is a side-scrolling shoot ’em up released for the Neo Geo arcade system in 1994 by NMK. The game is notable for its thumping rave soundtrack by Manabu Namiki and a pre-flight customization system that lets you select your forward shot, missile type, and ship speed. You control the UN squadron fighting a rogue AI across the solar system, blasting through waves of mechanical enemies.
How to play
Survive the enemy waves and defeat the stage bosses. In your browser, use the Arrow keys to move. Press Z to fire your main weapon and X to drop a bomb. Press Shift to insert a coin, then Enter to start.
Tips
The weapon selection screen is critical: a spread shot combined with homing missiles provides excellent crowd control for beginners. Save your bombs for boss encounters, as they deal massive damage and give you a brief window of invincibility to escape tight bullet patterns.
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