Gekirindan is a vertical-scrolling shoot ’em up released by Taito for the arcade in 1995. Players travel through different time periods to stop a futuristic dictator, choosing from three distinct aircraft: a modern jet, a World War II-era twin-engine plane, or a futuristic helicopter. Each fighter features a unique weapon spread and bomb type, battling through historical and sci-fi stages filled with intricate enemy patterns and massive bosses.
How to Play
The objective is to shoot down waves of enemies across five time-traveling stages and defeat the boss at the end of each era. Use the arrow keys to pilot your ship, press Z to fire your primary weapon (hold for rapid fire), and press X to drop a screen-clearing bomb. Use Shift to insert a coin and Enter to start the game.
Tips
- Collect the “P” power-ups to increase your main shot power, and grab the “B” icons to restock your bomb inventory.
- Type C (the helicopter) features homing missiles that automatically track enemies, making it an excellent choice for beginners to focus on dodging.
- Use your bombs proactively; they grant a brief window of invincibility that can save you from dense enemy bullet patterns.
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