Stagger I (Japan)

Afega’s Stagger I, released in Japan in 1998, is a two-player vertical scrolling shooter. Players pilot aircraft through increasingly challenging levels, battling waves of enemies and navigating complex attack patterns. The game utilizes an 8-way joystick for movement and two buttons for firing weaponry as they ascend through the stages. The attract sequence features music inspired by Raiden II, providing a taste of the action to come. Developed by AFEGA, which stands for "Art-Fiction Electronic Game," Stagger I showcases the technical contributions of designers like Namjun Cho and sound artist Junghae Seo. Known as “Red Hawk” in Korea, this shooter offers cooperative gameplay allowing two players to tackle the obstacles together. The game’s hardware features a Motorola 68000 main CPU alongside Yamaha YM2151 and OKI6295 sound chips for its audio.