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Valtric

1985 1-2 Players 62% Not Rated

The player controls a hovering land vehicle in 8 directions, and is able to shoot in the direction the vehicle faces. Obstacles block the path of the vehicle, and progress through an area is made by the player moving the vehicle upwards, scrolling the screen downwards. Bombs can be dropped directly above the vehicle, similar to Xevious. The player can pick up power-ups that enhance weapons, as well as attach 'options' to the vehicle, drones similar to those of Gradius. The 'options' fire in a direction depending on where they are attached to the main vehicle. The player can avoid danger by jumping. The game is divided into 4 different areas, followed by the same 4 areas in more challenging versions. Enemies consist of infinitely respawning smaller moving enemies, stationary cannons, and large boss enemies and enemy bases.

Release date
December 31, 1985
Developer
Jaleco
Publisher
NMK (Jaleco license)
Players
1-2

About this game

Valtric

The player controls a hovering land vehicle in 8 directions, and is able to shoot in the direction the vehicle faces. Obstacles block the path of the vehicle, and progress through an area is made by the player moving the vehicle upwards, scrolling the screen downwards. Bombs can be dropped directly above the vehicle, similar to Xevious. The player can pick up power-ups that enhance weapons, as well as attach 'options' to the vehicle, drones similar to those of Gradius. The 'options' fire in a direction depending on where they are attached to the main vehicle. The player can avoid danger by jumping.

The game is divided into 4 different areas, followed by the same 4 areas in more challenging versions.

Enemies consist of infinitely respawning smaller moving enemies, stationary cannons, and large boss enemies and enemy bases.

Genres

Shooter / Driving Vertical

Modes

2-Player Alternating

Studios and credits

Developer
Jaleco
Publisher
NMK (Jaleco license)

Regional releases

Release date

WorldwideDecember 31, 1985 · Not Rated

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