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1996 · Video System · Shooter
Sonic Wings Special
Sonic Wings Special is a 1996 vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up that combines the features in Sonic Wings, Sonic Wings 2, and Sonic Wings 3.
- Released
- 1996
- Platforms
- AndroidArcadeNintendo Switch 2PlayStationPlayStation 3PlayStation PortableSega Saturn
- Genres
- Shooter
- Developers
- Video System
- Publishers
- MediaQuest HoldingsVideo System
- Series
- Aero Fighters
- Perspective
- Bird view / Isometric
- Themes
- Action
- Country
- Japan
- Age ratings
- PEGI 7CERO AUSK 12ACB PG
- Languages
- English, Japanese
About
Sonic Wings Special is a 1996 vertically scrolling shooter video game developed by Video System and published by MediaQuest for the PlayStation and Sega Saturn. It is the fourth installment in the Aero Fighters series. It was ported to arcades as Sonic Wings Limited (Aero Fighters Special in North America).
›Story
In the near future, an "organization" operates in the shadows of a seemingly peaceful world. The true nature of this "organization" is shrouded in mystery, and all that has been discovered through desperate investigations by various countries is that the "organization's" goal is the collapse of world order, that their weapons incorporate unknown scientific powers, and that the "organization" is called "Fata Morgana."
To oppose "Fata Morgana," a supranational organization called "Project Blue" was formed. On the surface, it is one of the United Nations' special forces, but in reality it is a group of combat experts from all over the world.
Project Blue's battle continued in secrecy, but the situation suddenly changed. "Fata Morgana," which had taken control of the core of the military forces of various countries around the world, launched a global coup d'état.
The world fell into chaos, and "Fata Morgana" expanded its territory one area after another.
But that was not the only threat. The analysis report of the section intelligence officer revealed that "Fata Morgana" was completing a secret weapon that could kill two-thirds of the Earth's population with a single weapon. At this point, the covert operations of Project Blue alone were no longer enough to deal with the situation. Therefore, an emergency call was made to all the team members around the world to recruit new members (even if it was by force).
The situation was urgent. Captain Lord River-n-White gave the order: "All weapons authorized for use. Launch a full-scale attack!"
The enemy was waiting for them all over the world.
Keywords
- shoot 'em up
- shmup
- high score
- playstation network
- shared screen
- digital distribution
- psone classics
- playstation tv support
- backwards compatibility
Media
The articlegameplay, story, development, reception
Gameplay
There are 7 teams, 14 pilots, and 26 fighters in this game, with each team consisting of 2 members, and a choice of 2 fighters per pilot, except the secret team, which has 1 fighter per pilot.
Once a player has chosen a team, the other player can only choose a pilot and fighter of the respective team.
Releases by platformdates and regions as published
Editions and related releases
- Ported as
- Aero Fighters SpecialConsole Archives: Sonic Wings Special
- Built on it
- Aero Fighters Special
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Collections6 collections
Platform libraries
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- Sega Saturn gamesGames
- PlayStation (console) games (M–Z)Games list (M–Z)
- Downloadable PlayStation games (Japan)
- Downloadable PlayStation games (North America)Released titles
- Downloadable PlayStation games (PAL region)Released titles
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