Aleste
| Aleste | |
|---|---|
| Original title | ア レ ス タ |
| developer | Compile |
| First title | Power Strike / Aleste (1988) |
| Last title | Power Strike II / GG Aleste II (1993) |
| Platform (s) | Master System , J2ME , MSX2 , Mega Drive , Game Gear , SNES , Mega-CD , Wii |
| Genre (s) | Shoot 'em up |
Aleste ( Japanese ア レ ス タ ) is a series of shoot-'em-up games from the game manufacturer Compile . The first part appeared in 1988 for MSX2 home computers. In Europe and the USA, the games for the Sega Master System were published under the name Power Strike . The game principle of the series is based on the game Zanac , which was also developed by Compile.
General
Aleste is a vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game. The player takes control of an airplane or a flying mech . The game is divided into several levels , at the end of which a final boss must be defeated.
The game principle has remained largely the same in all parts of the series. Smaller differences can be found, for example, in the special weapons available.
chronology
If multiple names are given, the first is the name under which the game was released in Europe.
- 1988: Power Strike / Aleste ( MSX2 , Sega Master System , J2ME )
- 1989: Aleste2 (MSX2)
- 1989: Aleste Gaiden (MSX2)
- 1990: Musha Aleste - Full Metal Fighter Ellinor / MUSHA ( Sega Mega Drive )
- 1991: GG Aleste ( Game Gear )
- 1992: Super Aleste / Space Megaforce ( SNES )
- 1992: Robo Aleste / Dennin Aleste ( Sega Mega-CD )
- 1993: Power Strike II / GG Aleste II (Game Gear)
- 1993: Power Strike II (Master System)
Another game that is often mentioned in connection with the Aleste series is Blazing Lazers / Gunhed ( PC engine ). Although it is not an official part of the series, it is considered the predecessor of Super Aleste .
Web links
The "Aleste" series at MobyGames (English)