Metal Storm (1991) is a renowned action-platformer for the NES where you pilot the M-308 Gunner mech through a heavily defended space station. Developed by Tamtex and published by Irem, the game stands out for its gravity-flipping mechanic, allowing you to seamlessly switch from walking on the floor to traversing the ceiling to outmaneuver enemies.
How to Play
In the browser, the NES D-pad is mapped to the arrow keys, with Z for the B button (shoot) and X for the A button (jump). To flip gravity, hold Up or Down while pressing jump. Mastering this gravity switch is essential for solving environmental puzzles and dodging enemy fire.
Tips
- You are briefly invulnerable while in the middle of flipping gravityโuse this to safely pass through enemy lasers and projectiles.
- Your mech can only fire horizontally or straight up/down relative to your current orientation. Use the ceiling to hit enemies hiding behind floor barricades.
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