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Game Info
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genres
- Shooter · Arcade
- Player Perspective
- Top-down
- Developers
- Toaplan
- Publishers
- Toaplan · Bitwave Games
- Release date
- August 1, 1990
Summary
Out Zone drops you into the year 2097, where the alien race from Owagira is on the brink of wiping out humanity. You step into the shoes of a UN‑backed cyborg mercenary, tasked with turning the tide against the invaders.
The game is a pure vertical run‑and‑gun experience that lets you blast through endless waves solo or side‑by‑side with a friend in co‑op. Its weapon system is oddly satisfying: you can fire omnidirectional lasers, slam a straight‑shooting shotgun, or unleash special tools like the Super Burner and the Super Ball, all while watching a constantly draining battery gauge. Tatsuya Uemura’s synth‑driven soundtrack keeps the adrenaline high as you dodge and destroy.
Modern comforts sit on top of the arcade‑accurate core: minimal input lag, quick‑save slots (F1‑F10) and a rewind feature that lets you backtrack 10‑18 minutes of action. Online leaderboards track Single Credit, No Assist and Assisted runs, while assist options such as auto‑fire and a Very Easy mode lower the barrier for newcomers. Pixel‑perfect scaling, 90‑degree rotation, instrument panels with extra info, and an ultra‑customizable practice mode round out the package, making Out Zone feel both classic and freshly approachable.
Storyline
Out Zone thrusts you into a world where countless alien invasions have pushed humanity to the brink of extinction. As a world‑class cyborg mercenary, you plunge headfirst into battle in a last‑ditch effort to overthrow the alien threat.
Edited by Maya Carter
Arcade Machine
- Developers
- Toaplan
- Machine Style
- Upright
- Control Panel
- Multi-player
- Input Devices
- Joystick · Buttons
- Screen Orientation
- Portrait
- Sound
- Mono
Multiplayer
- Game modes
- Cooperative
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