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Summary

Kiaidan 00 (sometimes just called Kiaidan) is a turbo‑charged horizontal shooter that feels like a 1970s robot‑anime TV show packed onto a TurboGrafx‑CD disc. Each level is presented like an episode, with a short demo intro that segues into the action, and a boss that drops a "special attack" after taking enough damage – you can also grind it out with normal fire for extra points, but the risk spikes quickly. The game offers five distinct weapons, including the oddball "Hammer" (a spiked iron ball) that sets it apart from more conventional shooters, and it leans heavily on the era’s "charge" mechanic for its super‑move. A programmer on the team was a well‑known arcade high‑score chaser, which explains the steep difficulty curve that rewards precision and patience. Its soundtrack, highlighted by the opening theme "Kiaidan 00 no Uta," and the anime‑style cut‑scenes earned it respectable magazine scores, landing it in the upper‑mid tier of PC Engine titles despite its niche appeal.

Storyline

In the year 20XX, mad scientist Dr. Gigaga launches a world‑conquest plan, unleashing a legion of mechanized beasts that threaten to seize Earth. Humanity’s only hope comes from Dr. Sakuraba, a brilliant scientist who fled Gigaga’s lab and built the super‑robot Kiaidan 00. The 17‑year‑old pilot, Takeshi Sakuraba, climbs into the machine to battle the invading forces. The story is framed as a classic “hero versus evil” showdown with a futuristic twist.

Kiaidan 00 is a one‑off super‑robot powered by a gravity generator, boasting a staggering 2 million horsepower and armor reinforced with a defensive barrier. Its arsenal includes the Knuckle Vulcan, Burning Wave, Kiaid Tomahawk, Energy Elemental and Gravity Smash, and an optional upgrade lets it fight in space. Takeshi, who loves fried chicken, hates green peas, and spends his free time playing video games and table tennis, is supported by his girlfriend Arisa Kikuchi, a 16‑year‑old operator who enjoys karaoke and bowling. Together they form the frontline of humanity’s resistance.

Opposing them are Dr. Gigaga’s twelve organic‑android generals and his right‑hand man Jo Dagborn, a 24‑year‑old special commander who pilots the Mega Buster GZ and serves as Takeshi’s rival. Gigaga, a milk‑tea aficionado, also commands the massive mech‑beast army. The game’s seven episodes are titled “I’m the Invincible Kiaidan 00!”, “Angry Takeshi! The Devil’s Trap of Fudora F2”, “Life or Death? The Final Battle at Sky Fortress Ogre”, “Prince of the Snowfield Aurora J4”, “Crimson Demon! Underground Deathmatch”, “No Waiting! Kiaidan vs Mega Buster”, and “Fly to Space! One Strike to Decide All”. Each episode pushes the conflict toward a climactic showdown.