1989 · Thin Chen Enterprise · Science · Shooter

Metal Fighter

Nintendo exclusive

Returning from three centuries of intergalactic missions, MCS-920 is surprised by an alien-infested planet. Whatever few lifeforms survived were driven underground or transformed into battling bionic mutants. You must escape the tentacles of these mutants, seek out and destroy alien ships, then overpower grotesque alien guards to steal their fiendish and bizarre weapons. From barren landscapes and colorful coral reefs to abandoned and frozen cities, you will yet come face to face with the alien tyrant in each world!

Released: 1989
Platforms: NES
Genres: Science Shooter Side-scrolling
Developers: Thin Chen Enterprise
Publishers: Color Dreams
Modes: Single-player
Themes: Action Science fiction
Age ratings: GRAC ALL

About

Metal Fighter is a side-scrolling shooter game developed in Taiwan by Joy Van and published by Color Dreams and Sachen. It was later published as Metal Fighter μ (メタルファイターミュー) in Japan by Kinema Music in 1991.

Keywords

aliens
spaceship
side-scrolling
alien invasion
boss fight
special attacks
cheat code

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Gameplay

Players control a robot named MCS-920 in an attempt to free planet H17 from alien invaders. MCS-920's weapons and speed can be enhanced by defeating certain enemies and collecting the power-ups they drop. There is also a special power-up that grants the ability to fly.