U.N. Squadron
A horizontally-scrolling shooter based on the manga 'Area 88'. Players select from three mercenary pilots, each with unique aircraft, to battle through war-torn landscapes while earning credits to upgrade weapons and equipment.
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About This Game
Features a shop system between missions where players purchase weapon upgrades, armor repairs, and special bombs. The SNES version adds two exclusive stages not found in the arcade original.
Notable for its realistic military aesthetic amidst Capcom's typically colorful shooters, with detailed sprite work depicting Middle Eastern-inspired battlefields.
Difficulty scales dynamically based on player performance - doing well triggers more aggressive enemy patterns, while struggling reduces enemy count slightly.
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