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Chuka Taisen

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Chuka Taisen is a 1987 horizontal arcade shooter featuring cloud-bound combat, power-ups, shops, and boss battles.

The briefing

About this game

Chuka Taisen is a horizontal shooter released in 1987. You control a small character floating on a cloud, firing energy balls at enemies approaching from both sides of the screen.

Collect power-ups and visit shops to improve offensive and defensive abilities as you progress through multiple stages. Each stage features a mid-stage mini-boss and a large boss encounter at the end.

The game stands out for its unusual enemies, including flying noodle bowls and bears equipped with guns.

Game Details

  • Genres: Arcade; Shooter; Shooter / Flying Horizontal
  • Platforms: Arcade, Final Burn Alpha Neo, Sharp X68000
  • Developers: SPS, Taito
  • Publishers: Sharp, Taito Corporation Japan