XELAN FORCE

About

8BIT style vertical scrolling shooting game Zelan Force. We developed this product with the idea that we want people to remember the excitement of those days and to pass it on to the next generation. It is a retro-style game that has the same sound as the actual FC machine, limited the number of colors, and eliminates the expressions of modern games as much as possible. Equipped with P・L・…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

replayability1 negative mentions

Great presentation and action-heavy gameplay that pays tribute to classic Compile games.
Fun and enjoyable with a nostalgic 8-bit Famicom style, featuring varied levels and fantastic music.
Approachable difficulty with additional modes like caravan mode and stage select, enhancing replay value.

Lacks leaderboards and achievements, which could improve replay value.
Some bosses are difficult to hit with certain secondary weapons, leading to frustrating moments.
Limited button configuration can lead to unintentional actions during gameplay.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their nostalgic Famicom aesthetic, capturing the classic NES feel without any flickering issues. Overall, they contribute to an enjoyable shmup experience that complements its sound and playability.
- “All in all, if you want a shmup that has a total NES feel in both graphics, sound, and playability without any flickering, you've come to the right place.”
- “The music is fantastic and the graphics have that Famicom look to them.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its impressive presentation and a focus on action, providing an engaging and dynamic experience for players.
- “Great presentation and action-heavy gameplay.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game enjoyable but feel that its replayability could be significantly enhanced with the addition of leaderboards and achievements, which would encourage them to return for more challenges.
- “It's a cool and fun game, but it would be even better with leaderboards and maybe some achievements to enhance replay value.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised as fantastic, complementing the retro Famicom-style graphics.
- “The music is fantastic and the graphics have that Famicom look to them.”