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Game dossier

Halley Wars

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A vertical-scrolling shooter where Earth’s survival depends on destroying enemy ships and comets.

The briefing

About this game

In Halley Wars, the armies of Lord Halley are attacking Earth, and the player pilots a specially developed craft toward the alien base. This vertical-scrolling shooter is a sequel to the arcade game Halley’s Comet.

Gameplay

The game features six stages set in space, including areas above planets and asteroid fields. Each stage ends with a boss that has its own weaknesses. Power-ups hidden in asteroids and satellites can improve weapon strength and speed, add explosive pods, or provide shields.

Comets are a central objective alongside enemy ships. Any comet or ship that reaches Earth causes damage, with comets inflicting more damage than ships. The game ends when Earth’s damage reaches 100%, while every 2,000 points scored repairs 1% of the damage.

Release Information

  • Release date: January 14, 1989
  • Platforms: Family Computer Disk System, Nintendo Famicom Disk System, Sega Game Gear
  • Genres: Arcade, Shooter
  • Developers: ITL, Taito
  • Publishers: Sega, Taito