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Dead Moon

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A 1991 shooter from Studio Ducks and Natsume

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About this game

Dead Moon is a shooter developed by Studio Ducks and published by Natsume. It was released on February 22, 1991, and is listed for NEC PC Engine, NEC TurboGrafx-16, TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine, and Wii.

The story takes place on Alpha 27, described as the only planet in the galaxy suitable for human habitation. After a giant comet approaches the solar system on a collision course with the moon, it changes shape and is revealed to be an alien mothership.