Summary
- Release Year: 1988
- Genres: Arcade, Shooter
- Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Arcade, Atari ST/STE, Commodore C64/128/MAX, MSX, Sega Master System/Mark III, ZX Spectrum
- Developers: Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
- Publishers: Grandslam Entertainments
Scramble Spirits (1988)
Scramble Spirits is a vertically scrolling shoot ’em up game developed by Sega. It was released in arcades and on the Sega Master System. The game is set in the future and features a player controlling an aging fighter plane against large planes, tanks, and ground targets.
Scramble Spirits is a spiritual successor to Sega’s 1981 arcade game Scramble. However, Scramble Spirits is set in the future and features more advanced graphics and gameplay. The game’s protagonist is a lone pilot flying an aging fighter plane against an overwhelming enemy force. The player must use their skill and wits to survive and defeat the enemy.
Scramble Spirits is a challenging game, but it is also fair. The player’s ship is relatively weak, but it is maneuverable and can be upgraded with power-ups. The game also features a variety of enemy types, each with their own unique strengths and weaknesses.
One of the most unique features of Scramble Spirits is its “close-viewed” sections. These sections occur at the end of each level and feature the player’s ship flying through a narrow canyon or tunnel. The close-viewed sections are particularly challenging, as they require the player to dodge a variety of obstacles while also fighting off enemy fire.
Scramble Spirits was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its graphics, gameplay, and challenge. Scramble Spirits is still enjoyed by fans today and is considered to be one of the best shoot ’em up games of all time.
Gameplay
Scramble Spirits is a vertically scrolling shoot ’em up game. The player controls a fighter plane that must destroy enemy planes, tanks, and ground targets. The game is divided into eight levels, each with its own unique set of challenges.
The player’s ship is armed with a variety of weapons, including a machine gun, missiles, and bombs. The player can also collect power-ups to upgrade their ship’s weapons and abilities.
Scramble Spirits is a challenging game, but it is also fair. The player’s ship is relatively weak, but it is maneuverable and can be upgraded with power-ups. The game also features a variety of enemy types, each with their own unique strengths and weaknesses.
Graphics and Sound
Scramble Spirits features colorful and detailed graphics. The game’s backgrounds are varied and interesting, and the enemy sprites are well-animated. The game’s soundtrack is also excellent, and it features a variety of catchy tunes.
Reception
Scramble Spirits was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its graphics, gameplay, and challenge. Scramble Spirits is still enjoyed by fans today and is considered to be one of the best shoot ’em up games of all time.
Legacy
Scramble Spirits has had a lasting impact on the shoot ’em up genre. The game’s close-viewed sections have been imitated by many other games, and its challenging gameplay has set a high standard for the genre. Scramble Spirits is a classic shoot ’em up game that is still enjoyed by fans today.
Trivia
- Scramble Spirits was originally going to be called “Scramble 2”.
- The game’s soundtrack was composed by Yuzo Koshiro.
- Scramble Spirits was ported to the Sega Master System in 1989.
- The game was also released on the Sega Mega Drive as part of the Sega Mega Drive Collection in 1997.
- Scramble Spirits is one of the most popular arcade games of all time.
Conclusion
Scramble Spirits is a classic shoot ’em up game that is still enjoyed by fans today. The game’s challenging gameplay, beautiful graphics, and catchy soundtrack make it a must-play for any fan of the genre.
Review Score
8/10
