Xevious is a classic vertical-scrolling shoot-’em-up released for the NES in 1984. Developed by Namco, this influential arcade port puts you in the cockpit of the Solvalou fighter as you battle against alien forces over forests, airstrips, and enemy bases. It stands out for its pioneering dual-plane combat system, requiring you to simultaneously manage aerial attackers and ground-based targets.
How to Play
Steer the Solvalou using the D-pad (mapped to your keyboard’s arrow keys). Press the A button (X key) to fire your Zapper at flying enemies, and the B button (Z key) to drop Blaster bombs onto ground targets marked by your reticle. Survive the continuous scrolling stages, accumulate points, and defeat the massive Andor Genesis motherships that appear throughout your run. Press Start (Enter) to begin.
Tips
- Keep moving constantly to make yourself a harder target, as most enemy fire is aimed at your ship’s current position.
- Prioritize destroying ground-based anti-aircraft guns, as they often pose a bigger threat than standard flying enemies.
- To quickly destroy the Andor Genesis mothership, ignore its outer cannons and drop a single, well-timed bomb directly into its glowing central core.
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