Ajax (1987) is a classic arcade shoot ’em up from Konami that challenges players to defend the Earth against an alien invasion. This Japanese version of the game stands out for its varied gameplay, alternating between traditional 2D vertical-scrolling helicopter stages and impressive pseudo-3D rail-shooter segments in a jet fighter.
How to Play
Your objective is to survive relentless waves of enemy fire and destroy massive bosses at the end of each stage. In the browser emulator, use Shift (or 5) to insert a coin and Enter (or 1) to start. Steer your aircraft using the Arrow keys, and press the Z, X, and C buttons to fire your primary weapons and deploy bombs against ground targets.
Tips
- In the top-down helicopter stages, prioritize dropping bombs on ground-based anti-aircraft guns before their projectiles box you in.
- During the pseudo-3D jet sequences, keep your fighter moving in wide, continuous circles to stay ahead of incoming enemy fire while lining up your crosshairs.
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