Underplayed Gems

Thunder Force V (1997)

Thunder Force V cover
Developer
Technosoft
Platforms
Sega Saturn
Genres
Shooter

How it feels

A relentless sci-fi shoot-em-up pitting ace pilots against rogue alien tech in blazing 32-bit high-octane combat.

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About

In a grim future where a once-benevolent alien technology has turned against humanity, only a ragtag group of ace pilots can save the Earth from total annihilation. Code name: Thunder Force! Witness the first 32-bit installment of the massively popular shooter series! Five spectacular weapons with multiple power-up levels let you blast through waves of metallic predators, and look good doing it. A constant barrage of innovative enemies keeps you intrigued while you struggle to stay alive. A speaker-imploding soundtrack has your foot tapping as your fingers are mashing. Unbelievable rendered cutscenes draw, no-DRAG you kicking and screaming into the action. Put simply, it's the ultimate hardcore gaming blast-o-rama!

Screenshots

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