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Not rated

Platform
TurboGrafx-CD
Player Perspective
Side view
Developer Companies
Bits Laboratory
Publishers
Nippon Computer Systems · Hudson Soft · Masaya · Extreme Co.,Ltd
Release date
24 February 1995
Languages
🇯🇵 Japanese

Summary

Ai Chou Aniki is a 1995 horizontally‑scrolling shoot ’em up that debuted on the TurboGrafx‑CD (PC‑Engine CD). Designed by Masaya, the game packs a surprisingly fast pace into the console’s CD format, offering vibrant sprite work and a thick soundtrack that pushes the hardware. What really sets it apart is the series‑long tongue‑in‑cheek tone, and this title is the first to lean fully into that campy humor, complete with over‑the‑top boss characters and dialogue that pokes fun at classic shooter tropes. Its quirky aesthetic makes it a memorable oddity for anyone digging through ’90s CD‑based action titles.

Storyline

In Ai Chou Aniki, three years have passed since the heroes defeated the tyrannical Emperor Botei and the galaxy enjoyed a brief peace. That calm is shattered when Botei’s wife, the vengeful Empress BodyConscious, resurrects the Builder Army and kidnaps the legendary warrior Idaten. With the universe under a new threat, former allies Adon and Samson step up, joined by the enigmatic Benten, to track down the missing hero. Their mission is two‑fold: dismantle the revived Builder forces and rescue Idaten before BodyConscious can unleash further chaos. The trio’s daring quest drives the game’s story, blending classic retro action with a fresh, galaxy‑spanning rescue narrative.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Alternative Titles

  • Ai Cho Aniki Alternative