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Vapor Trail: Hyper Offence Formation

1988 1-2 Players 72% Not Rated

Choose one of three different planes to save New York in this vertical shooter with weapon power-ups. A great shooter in all respects because of the driving rock soundtrack, multiple scroll speeds and good use of parallax scrolling. There is also a genuine feeling of being challenged but never overwhelmed. The game scrolls at various speeds forwards and even backwards while fighting the end-of-level bosses. Shooting certain enemies releases power-ups and bonuses. There are different main weapon systems such as rapid-firing guns, lasers, bombs etc. that give the game a limited strategy. Certain levels and sections are easier complete with particular weapons.

Release date
December 31, 1988
Developer
Data East
Publisher
Data East USA
Players
1-2

About this game

Vapor Trail: Hyper Offence Formation

Choose one of three different planes to save New York in this vertical shooter with weapon power-ups.

A great shooter in all respects because of the driving rock soundtrack, multiple scroll speeds and good use of parallax scrolling. There is also a genuine feeling of being challenged but never overwhelmed.

The game scrolls at various speeds forwards and even backwards while fighting the end-of-level bosses. Shooting certain enemies releases power-ups and bonuses. There are different main weapon systems such as rapid-firing guns, lasers, bombs etc. that give the game a limited strategy. Certain levels and sections are easier complete with particular weapons.

Genres

Shooter / Flying Vertical

Modes

2-Player Simultaneous

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Developer
Data East
Publisher
Data East USA

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Release date

WorldwideDecember 31, 1988 · Not Rated

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