Strike Gunner S.T.G. Longplay (Arcade) [QHD]

Game Info
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Developer: Athena
Publisher: Tecmo
Year of Release: 1991

Game Review & Impressions
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Yet another vertical shooter I'd never heard of, Strike Gunner is an interesting entry chiefly because it forces players to choose their weapon/equipment loadout before each level commences. A piece of hardware remains active for the entirety of a single stage only, cannot be changed, and must be recharged by collecting power cannisters dropped by enemies. Certain weapons or shield mods are more advantageous when tackling certain end-of-level bosses, or dealing with certain formations of regular enemies, although this aspect of the game doesn't really begin to make itself apparent until the latter half of the game.

As for the rest of the game, it's decent enough. Presentation is pretty good, if a little understated. There's something tangible and gritty about the sprite artwork I found particularly cool, and the gameplay is OK, if not exemplary. This isn't a classic, but good enough for some fun.

Chapters
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TBC