Neoseeker : Games : Sega Genesis : Action : Space : Lightening Force
Genre: Space Action Publisher: Sega
Developer: Sega Release Date: Jun 1, 92 [North America]
Theme(s): Mechs/Bionics, Sci-Fi (Futuristic) Perspective(s): Flat side view

This product is also called Thunder Force IV in Japan,Europe.

Background:
The Rynex race once again threatens Earth. It's up to you to destroy their fleets of warships using your special fighter craft. Able to equip a multitude of weapons at once, your ship can be more powerful than most of the enemy ones you'll come across, but the enemy has numbers on their side. Thunder Force IV is a traditional side scrolling shoot 'em up with the added element of being able to move up or down on most levels.

Gameplay:
This game is a side scroller where you are constantly moving except for when fighting bosses and the game is now more than just once screen in height. You can now alter your speed on a percent scale instead of 4 set speeds. There are 5 different weapons, so of which are default so you always start with.
Features:
  • 5 different weapons to choose from, some new from the previous game
  • Several levels though you can choose the order of the first 4
  • Levels are now more than one screen in height
  • Still only a one player game
  • Editor's Note:
    Titled "Thunder Force IV" in Japan and Europe.
    Added on: February 05, 2004


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    3.8/5
    Net Score: 4.50
    User Score: 3.10

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    Top 25% In Space Action

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    #53 in GENESIS Space Action

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