U.N. Squadron
Capcom's military-themed horizontal shooter based on the manga 'Area 88'. Players control mercenary pilots with upgradable aircraft through intense combat missions.
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About This Game
Features 3 selectable pilots (Shin, Mickey, and Greg) each with unique aircraft characteristics and upgrade paths.
Introduces a money system where players earn credits to purchase new weapons and plane upgrades between missions.
Known for its realistic military aesthetic and challenging difficulty curve, with mid-mission checkpoints being a rare mercy.
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