Released by Tehkan for the NES in 1984, Star Force is a frantic vertical-scrolling action shooter. Piloting the Final Star space cruiser, you fly over a floating continent, fighting through waves of enemy ships and ground installations. The game is known for its incredibly fast pace and high-scoring secrets, requiring constant rapid-fire shooting and quick reflexes to survive the increasingly aggressive enemy formations.
How to Play
Your objective is to survive the gauntlet of enemies, rack up a high score, and destroy the core target at the end of each area.
| Gamepad control: | ||
 | Player 1: | Player 2: |
| â | â | – |
| â | â | – |
| â | â | – |
| â | â | – |
| A | X | – |
| B | Z | – |
| SELECT | Shift | – |
| START | Enter | – |
Tips
- Keep Moving: Enemy formations swoop in quickly and often aim directly for your current position. Staying stationary is a guaranteed way to lose a ship.
- Hunt for Ground Targets: Many structures on the ground can be destroyed for extra points. Keep an eye out for hidden icons beneath the terrain, which can award massive point bonuses if uncovered and destroyed.
- Learn the Patterns: Enemies appear in specific, predictable formations based on the current stage. Memorizing these flight paths allows you to pre-fire at spawn locations before they can overwhelm you.
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