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Samurai Aces

Released 1993 · consists of 9 releases.

The first shoot-'em-up by arcade studio Psikyo, Samurai Aces is set in a bizarre science-fantasy Feudal Japan, as six pilots use their own unique aircraft (from old-fashioned gliders to stealth fighters) to take on an evil cult.

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Samurai Aces

First release date 1993
Platform PlayStation 2 , Arcade , PC , iPhone , Xbox One , PlayStation 4 , Nintendo Switch
Developer Psikyo , Zerodiv , APXSoft , City Connection
Publisher Psikyo , 505 Games , APXSoft , City Connection , Banpresto Co., Ltd.
Genre Shoot 'Em Up
Theme Sci-Fi , Alternate Historical
Franchises Samurai Aces
Aliases

Overview

Samurai Aces (known in Japan as Sengoku Ace) is a historical-fantasy vertical-scrolling shoot-'em-up developed by Psikyo and released by Banpresto for arcades on April 1993.

The first game developed by Psikyo (formed by the Video System team that created the 1992 shoot-'em-up Aero Fighters), Samurai Aces is set in a bizarre science-fantasy version of Feudal Japan (during the 15th-17th century Sengoku period) where six protagonists (each piloting a variety of aircraft, from biplanes to stealth fighters) are sent to stop a cult from resurrecting an evil god. It is known for its use of multiple protagonists (with 21 different endings based on character pairing) and for its random stage selection (for the first three stages).

It later received two sequels: Tengai (known in Japan as Sengoku Blade) in 1996 and Sengoku Cannon (Japanese PSP exclusive) in 2004. It was also bundled with its direct sequel in the PlayStation 2 compilation Psikyo Shooting Collection Vol. 2: Sengoku Ace + Sengoku Blade and was released separately in Europe (by 505 GameStreet on February 3, 2006).

The game was also digitally re-released for both the Nintendo Switch (on February 15, 2018) and PC (on May 20, 2020). This version, ported by Zerodiv and released by City Connection, feature numerous customizable options (including the choice between an enhanced 4:3 display or an authentic rotated display). The Switch version was also released in multiple compilation: Psikyo Collection Vol. 1 and Psikyo Shooting Stars Bravo. The original game also received a mobile port for iOS devices (by APXSoft on April 20, 2020).

Characters

  • Jane, The Ninja / Hayate no Jane - A ninja who pilots a ninja glider.
  • Tengai, Turbo Monk / Tengai, Turbo Bouzu - A monk who rides a falcon spirit.
  • Kenn-o, Ultra Genius / Oumaru, Chou Tensai Inuinu - A "super genius" dog who pilots a high-tech stealth fighter.
  • Miko, Holy Tomboy / Kiyori, Abarenbou Miko - A shrine maiden who pilots a biplane.
  • Flush, The Samrai / Senko no Ayin - A samurai who pilots a fighter plane.
  • Gen, Gadget / Gennai, Karakuriya - A scientist who pilots a futuristic "super fighter" (resembling the X-Wing starfighter from Star Wars).

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Samurai Aces (Digital)
Samurai Aces (Digital)
Platform Xbox One
Region United States
Developer Zerodiv , City Connection
Publisher City Connection
Release date N/A
Product code None
Company code None
Rating
Minimum Players 1
Maximum Players N/A
Resolutions N/A
Sound Systems N/A
Single player Features N/A
Multi player Features N/A
Widescreen Support No
Notes N/A

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