Underplayed Gems

Syvalion (1988)

Syvalion cover
Platforms
Arcade, Sharp X68000, Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Genres
Shooter

How it feels

Control a golden fire-breathing dragon through robotic enemies in this Taito arcade shooter by the creator of Bubble Bobble.

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About

Syvalion is an arcade shooter video game released by Taito in 1988 and designed by Fukio Mitsuji, creator of Bubble Bobble. The player controls a golden metal dragon which flies around, breathing fire at its enemies while collecting power-ups to recharge its fire. The enemies are robots and tanks. At the end of each level, the player fights a boss.

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