x68k Caravan Games

[mjclark]

Just started exploring the obscure world of x68k Caravan shooters: Zero Master Striker, Zero Rei, Star Fighter and Super Star Shooter (the inspiration for Super Star Shooter Advance).
Any love for these games here? And any more information?

[Blue Protoman]

Super Star Shooter Advance was made by the same people, I think. It's more of a remake than a port. The original had a 5 minute mode, but no Options screen. There's a homebrew version for Wii which is supposed to be even better.

Star Fighter rips off not one, but FIVE shmups, taking graphics and/or sound from each; Star Soldier, Super Star Soldier, Blazing Lazers, Star Force, and Starship Hector.

The two Zeroes are interesting. They both last 3 minutes each, and get this; the speed you pick at actually affects your weapon. Low gets you a stronger weapon, but High gets more coverage.

[mjclark]

Playing Zero Rei and it's MAD MAD MAD
Interesting that weapon strength varies inversely with speed and the way homing missiles are released when switching from low to high. I also notice that it won't save scores when the speed is set to a shameful 1 notch

[PC Engine Fan X!]

It's quite fun to play Super Star shooter Advance on the GBA emulators or even on the Dingoo Digital A320 handheld with the proper 240 x 160 res format with A/V output on an old school CRT-based TV monitor just for the novelity factor alone.

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

[Blue Protoman]

I've got Super Star Shooter Advance on my Wiz. Nothing short of addicting.