Gekirindan (Ver 2.3O 1995/09/21)

Step into a time-bending crisis in Gekirindan, a fast-paced, four-player vertical scrolling shooter from Taito released in 1995. A rogue entity has stolen a revolutionary time-leap engine and is systematically erasing human history across multiple eras. Players take on the roles of Hokuto and Shario, pilots tasked with pursuing this temporal menace and restoring the timeline. Choose between three unique aircraft – a biplane, helicopter, or space fighter - each offering distinct handling characteristics as you battle through stages themed around various historical periods, all sharing a common musical motif. Collect power-ups by destroying cargo ships to enhance your arsenal with options like homing lasers, missiles, and napalm, while special bombs offer devastating area attacks. The game’s developer, Lee Ota (known for his work on the Truxton series), brings a similar bomb system and stage design aesthetic, though gameplay diverges significantly from other shooters of the era. Expect challenging encounters as you chase down the Huge Boss across time itself – just be mindful of the high score table's unusual censorship policy!