Exerion is a classic vertical shoot ’em up released for the NES (Famicom) in 1985. Originally an arcade title, this port was developed by TOSE and published by Jaleco. The game is notable for its pseudo-3D parallax scrolling backgrounds and a unique sense of inertia that makes movement feel distinctly slippery.
How to play
Your objective is to survive endless waves of alien enemies and achieve a high score. You pilot a starship equipped with two weapons: a slow, unlimited dual-shot and a fast, rapid-fire single-shot that consumes ammunition. You can replenish your rapid-fire ammo by destroying enemies with your slow weapon.
Controls:
- Move: Arrow Keys
- Fire (Slow/Fast): Z / X
- Start: Enter
- Select: Shift
Tips
- Manage your momentum: Your ship slides when you stop moving. Anticipate this inertia to avoid crashing into enemy fire.
- Conserve rapid-fire ammo: Rely on your slow, unlimited dual-shot for standard enemies, and save your rapid-fire for tight situations or bonus rounds.
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