Strato Fighter
Strato Fighter, otherwise known as Raiga: Strato Fighter, is a 1991 video arcade game developed by Tecmo. It is a horizontal side-scrolling space shooter in which two players may play simultaneously. The game sets players in the year 2135 on a mission to save the Earth from colony-based, militant alien invaders using the MB-OG Raiga (Thunder Fang). The Raiga has the ability to spin around to attack enemies from behind. Power-ups can be obtained by destroying container ships. The craft's weapons include the Shotgun, Ion launcher, Vertical, Homing Missiles and Bomb attacks along with items such as Speed Ups, Shields and Extends. The spacecraft can also obtain an Option weapon called the Auto Guard; three types of Auto Guards were available such as the target locking Beam Rifle, the powerful Solid Shooter and the standard Blaster item.
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HISTORY
Strato Fighter is a 1991 horizontally scrolling shooter video game developed and published by Tecmo for arcades. It was released in Japan and North America in February 1991. In 2005, Strato Fighter was released on the Xbox as part of the Tecmo Classic Arcade collection. Hamster Corporation released the game as part of their Arcade Archives series for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in July 2023.
Gameplay
The player controls the spaceship Raiga, which has the ability to rotate to attack enemies from behind. Power-ups can be obtained by destroying container ships, granting new weapons such as shotgun bullets and bomb attacks, as well as upgrades to the spaceship's offense and durability. The spacecraft can also obtain an Option weapon called the Auto Guard; three types of Auto Guards were available such as the target locking Beam Rifle, the powerful Solid Shooter and the standard Blaster item.
Reception
In Japan, Game Machine listed Strato Fighter as the third most successful table arcade unit of February 1991.
STORY
In the year 2135 AD, the Earth's forces face a sudden onslaught from an unknown enemy. Two MB-OG fighters, code-named Raiga, emerge as the last hope for Earth's salvation. These two brave pilots are dispatched to engage in a high-stakes battle on the enemy's turf, risking everything to defend their home planet.
1CC RUNS
One-credit clears we point to as the benchmark for this game.
