Guardian Force (JUET 980318 V0.105)

Guardian Force is a cooperative vertical shooter released in 1998 by Success, designed for up to four players. Players control powerful tanks as they navigate through challenging environments and battle waves of enemies. The game utilizes Sega ST-V hardware, providing detailed graphics and engaging gameplay centered around strategic positioning and coordinated attacks against increasingly difficult foes. As a team, players maneuver their tanks using an 8-way joystick, utilizing six buttons for firing and other actions. Guardian Force features a dynamic visual style, showcasing the work of multiple graphic designers and programmers. The game's development involved contributions from figures like Kazutoshi Yashiki and Yuichi Horiguchi. Though it garnered praise for its interesting gameplay, limited distribution led to a smaller presence in arcades. A port of Guardian Force was later released for the Sega Saturn in Japan.