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Life Force

by Konami·published by Konami

198623
NESCommodore 64TurboGrafx-16ZX SpectrumMSXAmstrad CPCNintendoWii3DSSharp X68000

Reader score

7.7/ 10

117 votes

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19

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Key art

About

In a distant part of the universe, an alien creature called Zelos was born. As he grew so did his appetite, and soon he began devouring galaxies, planets, and stars by the hundreds. Now your planet has appeared in Zelos' path, and it is up to you and a partner to fly into battle to save your world.

Life Force is an action-packed shooter where there are six levels which alternate between side and vertical scrolling, each of them ending with a powerful guardian. Throughout the game, destroying certain enemies will release power ups which can be used to equip your ship with more powerful weapons, extra speed, and shields. Gameplay is for one player or two players simultaneously.

Ways to play

Modes

Single player

Perspective

Side view

Expanded into

Life Force

Included in

Arcade Archives: Life Force

Port of

Languages

1 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
Languageaudiosubtitlesinterface
English——

Game details

Media Type

Cartridge

Input Devices Supported/Optional

PowerGlove

Multiplayer Options

Same/Split-Screen

Multiplayer Game Modes

Co-Op

Number of Players Supported

1-2 Players

Box art

Also known as

Arcade Archives: Life Force — Nintendo Switch / PS4 title

Arcade Archives: Salamander — European & Japanese Nintendo Switch / PS4 title

Life Force Salamander — European NES title

Lifeforce — NES title screen

Salamander — Japanese Arcade/MSX title

Salamander — European title

Salamander (Life Force) — Brazilian CCE's Top Game title

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Facts

Developer

Konami

Publisher

Konami

Released

1986

Platforms

NESCommodore 64TurboGrafx-16ZX SpectrumMSXAmstrad CPCNintendoWii3DSSharp X68000Wii UPlayStationPS4ArcadeSwitch

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Top 46% by want to play

Tags

Side viewTop-down2D scrollingArcadeShooterDirect controlSpace flightSci-fi / futuristic