Phalanx

May 17, 1991 Kotobuki Systems, ZOOM, Kemco, ZOOM Kotobuki Systems, Kotobuki Systems, Kemco, ZOOM, ZOOM
Shooter
Sharp X68000 SNES Wii PC GBA SFAM
About

A futuristic shooter, Phalanx is the name of the prototype starfighter flown by Wink Baufield, a genetically enhanced pilot. It is sent to protect and reclaim Delia IV, a planet in the Andromeda galaxy, which has been colonized by humans for interstellar research purposes. However, an unknown and powerful alien force has overtaken the planet, the military defenses have been completely overwhelmed, and all hope rests on the Phalanx.

You fly through eight levels, first through various locations in Delia IV, and then you invade the aliens themselves. Like most shooters, you can upgrade your weapons by picking up bonus items dropped by enemy craft.
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Release Date May 17, 1991
Developer Kotobuki Systems, ZOOM, Kemco, ZOOM
Publisher Kotobuki Systems, Kotobuki Systems, Kemco, ZOOM, ZOOM
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
Themes Action, Science fiction