Philosoma

July 28, 1995 G-Artists Sony Computer Entertainment
Shooter
PS3 PS1 PSP
About

In Philosoma, you blast through 18 vertical scrolling deep space environments in search of the mysterious distress call, destroying enemies and obstacles in your path.

Go up against a variety of vehicles including the "Hover Carrier," the "Makkon," and the "Missile Walker" as you clear your way with one of four main weapons such as the Vulcan, Laser, A-Break, or Ray-B. Each weapon can be upgraded up to three times when specific power-up icons are collected. A secondary weapon such as Buster grenades, MRMs, and SRMs are equipped at the beginning of a level or acquired through a power-up.
Storyline

Communication Interrupt > Message Follows
Alpha Priority Distress . Repeat. Priority Distress ORA-194-220 . {Break} Installation Under ATT {Break} Unknown Source.

Attention - Crew of UNF Galant
>>All Strega Pilots Prepare To Launch > Mission: Break Through Enemy Lines And Neutralize Unknown Threat.
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Release Date July 28, 1995
Developer G-Artists
Publisher Sony Computer Entertainment
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Third person, Bird view / Isometric, Side view
Themes Science fiction