Strikers 1945 is a classic vertical-scrolling arcade shoot ’em up developed by Psikyo, here ported to the PlayStation. Set in an alternate post-World War II history, you pilot one of six distinctive World War II-era fighter planes against a mysterious rogue military organization known as C.A.N.Y. The game is renowned for its intense bullet hell gameplay, fast-paced action, and massive mechanical bosses that transform mid-battle.
How to Play
Your objective is to survive escalating waves of enemy fire while destroying targets to earn power-ups and score points. Use the D-pad (mapped to your arrow keys) to maneuver your plane. Press the main action button (typically X on PlayStation, mapped to the Z key) to fire your primary weapon, and hold it down to charge a powerful secondary attack. Press the bomb button (typically Square or Circle, mapped to X or C) to unleash a screen-clearing special attack or call in support fighters to protect you in tight situations.
Tips
- Collect the gold bars dropped by enemies when they are flashing brightly; this is when they award the maximum of 2,000 points.
- Each plane has a unique charge attack and bomb. For example, the P-38 Lightning’s bomb covers a wide area, while the Messerschmitt Bf 109’s dive bombers act as a protective shield and deal concentrated damage.
- Don’t hesitate to use your bombs during boss encounters, especially when they transform into their subsequent phases and unleash denser, harder-to-dodge bullet patterns.
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