Super Xevious – Gump no Nazo is a vertical-scrolling shooter released for the NES in 1986. Developed by Namco, it expands on the classic arcade hit Xevious by introducing puzzle-solving elements alongside traditional shoot-’em-up action. Players must figure out specific conditionsโsuch as destroying certain enemies, bombing specific areas, or flying through the right pathsโto advance to the next stage. Failing to solve a stage’s riddle will cause the level to loop endlessly until the solution is found.
How to Play
Pilot the Solvalou fighter and survive enemy forces using two main weapons: the Zapper for aerial targets and the Blaster for ground targets. Since this game runs in the browser, the NES controls map to your keyboard: use the Arrow Keys to move, Z to fire your Zapper (A button), X to drop Blaster bombs (B button), and Enter for Start.
Tips
- Pay attention to the background and enemy patterns: The solution to each area’s puzzle is often hinted at by unusual enemy formations or distinct ground structures.
- Experiment with your weapons: If you are stuck in a looping stage, try bombing every target on the ground or destroying all of a specific enemy type to trigger the exit.
- Listen for the chime: A sound effect will play when you have successfully solved a puzzle, indicating you will progress to the next area.
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