Psycho Chaser

April 6, 1990 Sting Naxat Soft
Shooter
Wii turbografx16
About

Psycho Chaser is a vertically-scrolling sci-fi shooter. The player takes control of the titular battle android. There are multiple weapons which can be picked up and freely switched between, and also power-ups which allow for weapon and energy upgrades between stages.
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Game Info

Release Date April 6, 1990
Developer Sting
Publisher Naxat Soft
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Science fiction