Life Force
Pilot a spacecraft through alternating horizontal and vertical stages, dodge terrain and fire, and collect capsules to choose upgrades alone or alongside a second pilot.
- AI score · out of 10
- 8.7 / 10
About this game
Fly through stages that alternate between horizontal and vertical scrolling. Shoot enemies, avoid attacks and obstacles, and defeat the boss at the end to advance. The routes include organic interiors and volcanic terrain, so the scrolling direction is only part of what changes between stages. Red capsules move the power-up selection forward; activate the desired choice to strengthen your craft. Two pilots can also fight at the same time, making cooperation another way to face the incoming forces.
Collected in topics
Party night
Bring a group together for lively rounds of competition or cooperation, with varied challenges and chances to join the action.
Category: Occasion
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AI review
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A scrolling shooter for players who enjoy adapting to changing directions.
Alternating directions reshapes the relationship between firing and movement. A selectable upgrade gauge gives capsules a purpose beyond immediate collection.
Strengths
- Direction changes and upgrade selection create distinct decisions within the shooting.
Who it is for: Players interested in route learning and cooperative shooting.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Stage-ending bosses give each scrolling route a clear destination. | Reviewed | 8.6 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Avoiding terrain while selecting an upgrade can divide attention in a purposeful way. | Reviewed | 9.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Organic interiors and volcanic settings distinguish the voyage from empty-space combat. | Reviewed | 9.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Separate capsule selection and activation reward understanding the gauge. | Reviewed | 7.9 / 10 | Not provided |
Review sources
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Core information
- Developer
- Konami
- Publisher
- Konami
- Release date
- 1988
- Platforms
- Famicom / NES
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Shooter · Primary genre
- Tags
- Arcade StyleShootingRetro StyleParty-friendlySide-scrollingScience FictionPixel ArtFast-paced2D GraphicsSolo-friendlyLocal Co-op
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Co-opSingle playerMultiplayer
- Perspectives
- Side view
Release editions
- Famicom / NESWorldwide1988
Game gallery
Sources
- www.nintendo.co.jpSource revision: 1
- www.nintendo.co.jp