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Summary

Action in New York is the quirky PAL‑A incarnation of Natsume’s side‑scroll shooter that only ever saw a UK release back in ’92. You can jump in solo or grab a friend for co‑op, picking either the stoic Silver Man or the feisty Sparks – the characters are just cosmetic swaps, so the gameplay feels identical regardless of gender. The ship darts across five auto‑scrolling stages, shifting between horizontal and vertical runs much like Capcom’s Forgotten Worlds, and you can pilot it in eight directions while your twin satellites fire left and right, their orbit lockable with the A button for tighter control. Power‑ups pepper the action: a laser, a wide‑beam, a bomb launcher, a speed boost and a life recovery, all while you start with six hit points and enjoy unlimited continues. Aside from the name change and the shift from "SCAT" to "SAT" (Special Attack Team), the European version mirrors its American counterpart, making it a hidden gem for anyone hunting retro shoot‑'em‑ups.

Storyline

Action in New York thrusts players into the year 2029, when an army of alien invaders under the command of Vile Malmort has erected an Astrotube that bridges the ruined streets of New York City to their orbiting space station. The only force capable of confronting the threat is the Special Attack Team, a squad of part‑human, part‑machine soldiers assembled to cut the alien link and reclaim the city.

Edited by Maya Carter