Meta Fox

Navigate through hostile skies in Meta Fox, a cooperative vertical shooter released in 1989 from Jordan I.S./Seta. Two players pilot aircraft against waves of enemies as they scroll upwards toward an unseen objective. Controlling their ships with eight-way joysticks and two buttons, players must maneuver to avoid projectiles and enemy formations while attempting to destroy targets. The game’s technical specifications include a Motorola 68000 CPU providing processing power alongside an X1-010 sound chip for audio. Initially released in December of 1989, Meta Fox was licensed for distribution in the United States by I-Vics and also saw releases through Taito and Jordan I.S.. The game’s development involved a team of programmers, artists, and designers listed on the credits. Meta Fox offers a shared experience with a second player, requiring coordinated action to overcome the challenges presented. A high score record of 79,000 points was achieved by Ray Ballard, signifying a significant level of skill required for mastery within this shooter.