Terra Cresta

November 1, 1985 Nichibutsu, Nichibutsu Imagine Software, Nichibutsu
Shooter Adventure Arcade
Arcade C64 ZXS famicom NES
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Terra Cresta is a vertically scrolling shoot 'em up. The player controls a ship, initially with limited firepower. Numbered pods appear containing further parts of the ship that will increase firepower. These additional parts combine with the player's ship to increase its firepower, and the final module transforms it into a fiery phoenix which is invulnerable for a certain period of time. Once the ship has multiple sections, the player may also split it, allowing it to fire in multiple directions.

The player begins with three lives and it is possible to play with either one or two players.
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Release Date November 1, 1985
Developer Nichibutsu, Nichibutsu
Publisher Imagine Software, Nichibutsu
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Action, Fantasy, Science fiction, Historical