Metal Black Longplay (Arcade) [QHD]

Developed and published by Taito in 1991
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Cool shmup from Taito with a pretty rocking soundtrack, plus a rather nifty power-up system.

Instead of collecting different weapons and upgrades, you charge up your ship's primary blaster by collecting the tiny, pulsating balls that float onto the screen. You can unleash stored charge to devastating effect, creating a wide blast of plasma that disintegrates most things in it's path, or, if charged to the fullest extent, a lightning storm that obliterates everything on the screen. This is particularly effective against bosses, and the effect can be prolonged for as long as you continue to collect power-ups.

If you're looking for a cool shooter which isn't a total R-Type derivative, give Metal Black a try!

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