1991 · Konami · Horizontally scrolling shooter · Shooter

Thunder Cross II

Nintendo console exclusive

Thunder Cross II is an Action game, developed and published by Konami, which was released in 1991.

Released: 1991
Platforms: Arcade Nintendo Switch
Genres: Horizontally scrolling shooter Shooter
Developers: Konami
Publishers: Konami
Themes: Action
Country: Japan

About

Thunder Cross II is a 1991 horizontally scrolling shooter video game developed and published by Konami for arcades. It was only released in Japan in August 1991. It is a direct sequel to Thunder Cross. Hamster Corporation released the game as part of the Arcade Archives series on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 worldwide in April 2021.

Keywords

shoot 'em up
sequel

Media

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Gameplay

Thunder Cross II is a classic horizontal shooter where players control the Thunder fighter with up to four "options", which arrange up and down vertically and attack at the player's will. Three weapons are selectable and can be upgraded to increase offensive power. End-of-level bosses are present and, typical of a Konami shooter, Thunder Cross II has the player to beat the game twice in a harder loop of the first seven levels.

Reception

In Japan, Game Machine listed Thunder Cross II on their September 1, 1991 issue as being the fifteenth most-successful table arcade unit of the month.