Nostradamus is a vertical-scrolling shoot ’em up released in 1993 for the arcade by Face. Set against a sci-fi backdrop loosely inspired by the famous prophecies, you take control of fighter pilots defending Earth from an alien invasion launched from Saturn. The game stands out by eschewing traditional screen-clearing bombs in favor of the Energy Boost Accelerator (EBA)โa unique charge system that creates a defensive shield while charging and unleashes a devastating blast when released.
How to Play
Your objective is to survive each stage and defeat the bosses by mastering the EBA charge mechanic. Use the Arrow keys to move your ship. Press Z for your primary fire, and hold it down to charge your powerful EBA wave attack. You can use Shift to insert a virtual coin and Enter to start the game.
Tips
- While charging your EBA attack, a small energy field forms behind your ship that can absorb enemy bullets. Use this defensive barrier to safely maneuver through tight projectile patterns.
- Pay attention to the color of the EBA power-ups. The Blue EBA provides a massive laser beam that covers both the front and back of your ship, while the Red EBA unleashes a wide horizontal fire blast.
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