Sol-Feace (1990). Play online

Summary

Sol‑Feace is a classic 2D horizontally scrolling shooter that thrills with six distinct stages—Sirius, Enemy Arsenal, ArtifiStar, Pluto Base, Almathea and the Final Battle—each packed with enemies and a challenging boss at the end. The ship’s dual cannons can be rotated forward, backward or diagonally, and the firing mode can be set side‑by‑side for extra punch.

Destroying enemies releases power capsules that turn into upgrades, letting you equip homing missiles, a piercing laser or a wide‑spread shot. This flexible load‑out system rewards experimentation and keeps the action fresh across the varied mechanical bases and celestial backdrops.

The Sega CD version dazzles with animated cut‑scenes and full voice acting, all backed by Motoi Sakuraba’s memorable soundtrack—long before his work on the Tales series. It debuted as one of the launch titles for the Sega CD in Japan and even served as the North American pack‑in game. Today, Sunsoft holds the rights to the title.

Storyline

Sol-Feace puts you in the cockpit of the eponymous starship, charged with stopping a rogue supercomputer that threatens to enslave humanity. Between each mission, animated cutscenes flesh out the narrative, and the Sega CD version adds full voice acting for extra immersion. As you progress, the ship battles increasingly hostile forces while the computer’s plans become clearer. The climax arrives in the final stage, where you confront the malfunctioning AI itself in a desperate showdown. Victory means saving mankind from digital domination.