'Taito Milestone 2' play review containing 10 classic arcade games from the 80s and 90s such as Darius II (3 screen version) and Metal Black
Taito, known for games such as the 'Darius' series and the 'Densha de GO!' series, will be publishing ' Taito Milestone 2 ,' which includes 10 classic arcade games released in the 80s and 90s, for
TAITO MILESTONES 2 | TAITO Co., Ltd.
https://www.taito.co.jp/taitomilestones/vol_02
' Benberobee ' started operation in 1984
This is an action game where you control the main character, Dami-chan, using a four-way lever to guide him to Nao-chan, who is waiting for help at the bottom.
A fire will break out on the way, so pour extinguishing fluid on it to put it out.
If you can rush under Nao-chan, the stage will be cleared. However, if you come into contact with fire or explosions, or if you run into falling debris, fluorescent lights hanging from the ceiling, or mysterious creatures running around, you will make a mistake. The system is simple, but the difficulty level is high. However, you can add as many credits as you like, so you can try again and again.
' Legend of Shadow ' started operation in 1985
In order to save the kidnapped Kirihime, you will operate the ninja's 'shadow' and advance through the stages. Run through the stages while defeating approaching enemies using two actions: swinging your sword and throwing shuriken.
If you are hit by an enemy attack, it will be an instant mistake, but you can nullify the enemy attack by swinging your sword. Jumping is done by pressing the upward lever, and the jumping power is so high that you can easily jump over many times your height, making it difficult to avoid enemy bullets, making the controls somewhat addictive.
' Kiki Kaikai ' started operation in 1986
An action game in which you control the shrine maiden Sayo-chan and defeat the monsters that come to save the Seven Lucky Gods who have been kidnapped.
Operate the levers in 8 directions and advance through the stages while repelling the monsters with two attacks: the exorcism skewer (melee attack) and the amulet (long range attack).
In addition, ``Kiki Kaikai'' included in Taito Milestone 2 includes two versions, a domestic version and an overseas version, and you can play both.
' New Zealand Story ' started operation in 1988
The main character is Tiki,
Operation is limited to movement, jump, and shot using the 8-way lever. Kiwis can't fly, so they can only jump.
The early stages are very simple, but as the game progresses, the enemy patterns and stage structure become more complex.
Sometimes you can use the footholds of defeated enemies to move to higher places. One stage is quite long, and it takes a lot of effort to clear it, but in Taito Milestone 2 you can add as many credits as you like, so you can aim to clear the stage without worrying about how much money you have.
Darius II was launched in 1989. The original version has two screens, but Taito Milestone 2 includes the same three-screen version as the original Darius. however,
Darius II, which has been ported for home use in the past, has all been 2-screen versions. Taito Milestone 2 is the first time that a 3-screen version has been ported for home use. You can see what it actually looks like by watching the movie below.
Darius II seems to be much more difficult than the first Darius. In the first generation, if you were defeated, you would have to 'return and revive' to start over from a specified point, but in this game it will be 'on-the-spot resurrection', where you would have to start over again on the spot, but you can use the power-ups that you accumulate with items that you can get by defeating enemies. will be reset to the initial values except for the arm. Furthermore, there are very few items that can be obtained, and the placement and movement of the enemies are quite unpleasant, so I felt that the difficulty level, especially in the early stages, was quite high.
Defeat the boss
The stage selection system is familiar to the Darius series. The stages and bosses change greatly depending on the route, so it's fun to find your own route and try to conquer it.
' Mizubaku Daibouken ' started operation in 1990
An action game where you control Hippopo, who uses water magic, to protect the world from Fire Satan. It is controlled by an 8-way lever, jumping, and attacks that throw Mizubaku, a water bomb. However, if you hit an enemy, you're out.
Water flows when Mizutaku hits the ground or an enemy. Enemies hit by this water will freeze, so touching an enemy in this state will cause them to slide and be blown away.
The stage is cleared if you reach under Tamasun at the end of the stage.
However, Tamasun was once again taken away by Fire Satan.
` `Gun Frontier '' is a vertical scrolling shooting game that started operating in 1990.
It is characterized by a world view reminiscent of hard science fiction and a stage setting reminiscent of a Western movie. From the opening movie, the production is very elaborate, and compared to Benberobee, which started operating in 1984, it feels like an evolution of arcade games.
The controls are an 8-way lever, shots, and bombs. Silver coins will appear when you defeat certain enemies.
If you get this coin, your shot will level up.
However, as the rate of fire of shots increases or the play score increases, the difficulty of the game increases little by little. In Taito Milestone 2, it is possible to set the button to fire rapidly, but be careful as the difficulty will increase if you fire the buttons too quickly.
' Solitary Fighter ', which was released in 1991, is an updated version of the 2D fighting game 'Violence Fight' released in 1989. However, Solitary Fighter has not been released in Japan. This solitary fighter was first ported to home use in Taito Milestone 2.
Solitary Fighter allows you to move not only forward and backward, but also forward and backward, making it more like a belt-scrolling action game than a 2D fighting game.
The following movie summarizes what kind of game Solitary Fighter is.
There are three types of buttons: punch, kick, and jump. The pattern of punches and kicks changes by hitting them repeatedly. Also, you can perform powerful techniques by pressing punch and kick at the same time.
However, the judgment of attacks is very difficult to understand, and the pattern changes with repeated attacks, so it seems quite difficult to perform the technique you are aiming for. Since it is possible to move not only forward and backward, but also forward and backward, it is quite uncertain whether there will be an enemy in the position where your attack will hit, and whether or not you will be able to use your own attack.
In addition, punches and kicks can be strengthened by defeating bears in the bonus stage.
2D shooting game ' Metal Black ' released in 1991
You can see how you actually played Metal Black in the movie below.
It is written as 'PROJECT GUN FRONTIER 2' and is indicated as a sequel to Gun Frontier, but it is simply the name of the game's production project and the content of the game itself is not a sequel.
The production of the opening movie is even more advanced than Gun Frontier, and the synchronization of the BGM and movie and the animation with detailed graphics are impressive.
A fake moon appears. There is also a large-scale production in which a boss appears from inside while smashing a fake moon.
Operation is 8-way lever, shot, and beam. Shot powers up by collecting the mysterious substance 'New Alone' that appears throughout the stage.
Then, by pressing the beam button, you can release the power obtained by collecting New Alones and fire a powerful beam. Depending on the timing of shooting this beam, it is possible to cause great damage to the boss.
' Dino Rex ' started operation in 1992
It is said to be part of the Gun Frontier trilogy, following Gun Frontier and Metal Black, but it has nothing to do with the game content. Completely different from Gun Frontier and Metal Black, which were hard-core sci-fi shooting games, this is a unique ``2D fighting action game where dinosaurs fight.''
The characters you control are dinosaurs, such as Tyrannosaurus and Triceratops.
Operation is an 8-way lever and punch/kick. Also, if you enter the above while playing the game, you can look up at the sky and let out a roar while accumulating power, but be careful as the dinosaur's voice is very loud at this time.
You can understand how noisy Dino Rex is by watching the movie below. Basically, you save up power and pounce on your opponent, blowing them away and then adding a follow-up attack. The commands and performance will vary greatly depending on the dinosaur, so we recommend trying out different dinosaurs and choosing one that is easy to use.
``Dino Rex'', a 2D fighting game in which dinosaurs rampage and emit noisy battle cries - YouTube
Taito Milestone 2 has two types: a package version and a download version, and the download version can be purchased for 5,720 yen including tax. However, at the time of article creation, it can be purchased for 4576 yen including tax, a 20% discount, until January 5, 2024.
Taito Milestone 2 Download version | My Nintendo Store
https://store-jp.nintendo.com/list/software/70010000060119.html
In addition, the packaged version can be purchased at Amazon.co.jp for 5,720 yen including tax.
Amazon.co.jp: Taito Milestone 2 -Switch [Amazon.co.jp Ebiten Limited Bonus] Special CD & Original Sticker: Game
Taito Milestone 2 can also be obtained from the gift article below. In addition to Darius II and Metal Black, the gift also includes a special CD with sound excerpts from the games included in Taito Milestone 2.
GIGAZINE Winter gift release project 'Please answer the questionnaire and bring them all!' - GIGAZINE
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