Underplayed Gems

Soldier Blade (1992)

Soldier Blade cover
Developer
Hudson Soft
Publisher
Hudson Soft, Konami
Platforms
PlayStation 3, Wii, TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine, Wii U, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation Portable
Genres
Shooter
Rating
4.5 of 5, 4 player ratings
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

How it feels

A relentless, bullet-dense vertical shooter that demands quick reflexes and constant power-up juggling.

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About

Vertical sci-fi shoot ‘em up from the Hudson stable. Soldier Blade sticks to the tried and tested formula of Hudson’s previous games in the 'series', while throwing in some extra graphical effects. This time, the power up system involves collecting coloured pods - you can have three pods in stock at any one time, and the colour of the 'active' pod determines your weapon style. You also have the choice of ejecting a pod at any time, which results in a weapon-specific super attack.

Trailer

Screenshots

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