Sengeki Striker (Asia)

Sengeki Striker is a cooperative vertical scrolling shooter released in Japan by Kaneko in 1997, developed in partnership with Warashi. Two players pilot aircraft through increasingly challenging levels filled with enemy formations and imposing structures. The game utilizes the Super Nova arcade system hardware, delivering detailed graphics and a vibrant color palette across its vertically oriented screen. Players control their ships using eight-way joysticks and fire buttons, maneuvering to destroy waves of adversaries while managing their weaponry. As "Dramatic Battle Striker" suggests, combat is intense and visually dynamic. The game’s development team included notable figures such as director Sho and character designer Nozomu Oda, contributing to its distinctive aesthetic and gameplay feel. A unique quirk exists within Sengeki Striker: attempts to enter initials beginning with “SEX” on the high score table are automatically altered to “KAN,” a playful restriction implemented by the developers.