Insector X (World)
Taito Corporation Japan • 1989


Step into a miniature world on a critical mission in Insector X, a fast-paced horizontal shooter from Taito released in 1989. As Yanmer, an insect-sized warrior equipped with specialized weaponry, you must battle hordes of cyborg insects created by the nefarious Burgoid tribe who plan to invade Earth. Navigate vibrant, scrolling stages while blasting your way through increasingly challenging insect formations and powerful bosses. The gameplay revolves around precise movement and strategic use of weapons. Utilize a standard shot for general combat, and collect insecticide cans to power up a special weapon with alternating air-to-air and air-to-ground capabilities. Power-ups like increased firepower, speed boosts, and auto-fire are scattered throughout the levels, rewarding skillful play and providing crucial advantages against the insect onslaught. Insector X supports cooperative gameplay for two players, allowing you to team up with a friend to face the Burgoid threat together. With its distinctive visual style and engaging action, this title delivers an intense and memorable arcade experience.
Details
- Manufacturer
- Taito Corporation Japan
- Year
- 1989
- Players
- 2
- Genre
- Shooter / Flying Horizontal
- Display
- raster
- Emulation status
- good
- MAME ID
- insectx
Machine data derived from the MAME project.