Zero Wing
Jul 1, 1989
- Shooter
- Arcade
Platforms: Arcade, Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Turbografx-16/PC Engine CD
IGDB community rating 7.0IGDB22 votes
Overview
Zero Wing is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up arcade game, notable for a poorly translated English version for Sega Mega Drive (Genesis) that spawned the "All your base are belong to us" Internet meme. Gameplay includes novel features such as being able to 'tractor' enemy ships, using them to shield your own.
Story
Set in 2101, the game follows the signing of a peace treaty between the United Nations and CATS, an alien cyborg. However, CATS breaks the covenant and takes control of the Japanese space colonies. The protagonist Trent leads a ZIG space craft, which had managed to escape from the mothership destroyed by CATS, with the aim to defeat enemy forces, avenge the mothership and its crew and liberate the Earth.
- Developed by
- Toaplan
- Published by
- Toaplan, Sega Enterprises, Ltd., Williams Electronics, Bitwave Games
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Facts
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
- Player perspectives
- Side view
- Themes
- Action, Science fiction
- Release dates
- Arcade: Jul 1, 1989
- Sega Mega Drive/Genesis: May 31, 1991
- Turbografx-16/PC Engine CD: Sep 16, 1992
- Linux: Feb 14, 2023
- Mac: Feb 14, 2023
- PC (Microsoft Windows): Feb 14, 2023
