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'''''Astro Warrior''''' (アストロウォーリアー) is an early [[Sega Master System]] game developed and published by [[Sega]] in 1986. It is a very basic vertical scrolling shoot-'em-up, in which the player pilots a spaceship and is tasked with destroying as many enemies and structures as possible. At the end of each galaxy there is a boss.
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (アストロウォリアー) is an early [[Sega Master System]] game developed and published by [[Sega]] in 1986. It is a very basic vertical scrolling shoot-'em-up, in which the player pilots a spaceship and is tasked with destroying as many enemies and structures as possible. At the end of each galaxy, there is a boss.
  
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As a stand-alone game, ''Astro Warrior'' was never released in Europe (bar Portugal), instead being bundled on the same cartridge as ''[[Pit-Pot]]'' in ''[[Astro Warrior / Pit Pot]]''. In North America, it was bundled with ''[[Hang-On]]'' in ''[[Hang-On / Astro Warrior]]''. The game was also brought to arcades through [[Mega-Tech]] hardware.
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''Astro Warrior'' was never released as a stand-alone game in Europe (bar Portugal), instead being bundled on the same cartridge as ''[[Pit-Pot]]'' in ''[[Astro Warrior / Pit Pot]]''. In North America, it was bundled with ''[[Hang-On]]'' in ''[[Hang-On / Astro Warrior]]''. The game was also brought to arcades through [[Mega-Tech]] hardware.
  
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The game was re-released in Brazil and Portugal as '''''Sapo Xulé: S.O.S. Lagoa Poluída''''' in 1995, based on Sapo Xulé, a popular 1980s toy from Brazil. Instead of being set in space, it is set underwater, though is otherwise identical. Brazil had previously received ''Astro Warrior'' as well, meaning there are two versions of the game in that region.
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The game was re-released in Brazil and Portugal as ''[[Sapo Xulé: S.O.S. Lagoa Poluída]]'' in 1996, based on Sapo Xulé, a popular 1980s toy from Brazil.
  
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==Physical Scans==
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==Story==
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The Devil Star Imperial Forces are invading the galaxy. The Allied Forces have entrusted their Warrior, aboard the Astro Raider, to attack the invasion force and destroy their mother ship.
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==Gameplay==
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The game is a top-down shooter, taking place through three stages with a boss at the end of each. Each stage has many different kinds of enemies that attack in various patterns. After all stages are completed, the game repeats at a higher difficulty. The Astro Raider can be moved in any direction with the D-Pad. It shoots with {{1}} or {{2}}, which can be held for continuous fire, though it is faster to press the button repeatedly. Power-ups drop down the screen after shooting a certain number of targets on the ground.
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The Astro Warrior is destroyed if it is hit by an enemy. If the Astro Warrior is destroyed, all power-ups are lost. The player starts with three lives, and if all are lost, the game is over. The player gains an extra life every 50,000 points.
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===Items===
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Speed
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| sprite={{sprite | Astro Warrior, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Upgrades the Astro Raider's movement speed.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Triple Shot
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| sprite={{sprite | Astro Warrior, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=16 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Changes the Astro Raider's weapon to the Triple Shot, which shoots three bullets simultaneously.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Laser Shot
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| sprite={{sprite | Astro Warrior, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Changes the Astro Raider's weapon to the Laser Shot, which shoots two laser beams simultaneously. Laser beams pierce through targets.
 
}}
 
}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Assistor
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| sprite={{sprite | Astro Warrior, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=48 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=Gives the Astro Raider a support drone, which follows the ship and mirrors its shots. The player can have up to two Assistors at a time.
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}}
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}}
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===Stages===
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=256|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Galaxy Zone
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| screenshot=Astro Warrior, Stage 1.png
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| screenshot2=Astro Warrior, Stage 1 Boss.png
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| tabs=yes
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| map=AstroWarrior-SMS-GalaxyZone.png
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| info1name=Boss
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| info1=Zanoni
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Asteroid Zone
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| screenshot=Astro Warrior, Stage 2.png
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| screenshot2=Astro Warrior, Stage 2 Boss.png
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| tabs=yes
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| map=AstroWarrior-SMS-AsteroidZone.png
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| info1name=Boss
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| info1=Nebiros
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| desc=
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Nebula Zone
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| screenshot=Astro Warrior, Stage 3.png
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| screenshot2=Astro Warrior, Stage 3 Boss.png
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| tabs=yes
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| map=AstroWarrior-SMS-NebulaZone.png
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| info1name=Boss
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| info1=Belzebul
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| desc=
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}}
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}}
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==Hints==
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<gallery>
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AstroWarriorSMSUSHints.pdf|US hints (color scan)
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AstroWarriorSMSUSHintsAlt.pdf|US hints (B/W scan)
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AstroWarrior+QuartetSMSUSHints.jpg|US hints (with ''[[Quartet]]'')
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</gallery>
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==History==
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During development, the game was known under the working title of '''''Space Ace'''''.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20210613031337/https://www.smspower.org/forums/15531-UnreleasedMasterSystemGameWallball3D}}
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==Magazine articles==
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}}
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==Physical scans==
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===Master System version===
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{{ratings|SMS}}
 
{{Scanbox
 
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| front=AstroWarrior SMS JP Box Front.jpg
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| cover=AstroWarrior SMS US Box.jpg
 
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| cover=AstroWarrior SMS BR cover.jpg
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| manual=AstroWarrior-SMS-BR-Manual.pdf
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| cover=SapoXule_SMS_BR_Box.jpg
 
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==Technical information==
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===ROM dump status===
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{{romtable|
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{{rom|SMS|sha1=901697A3535AD70190647F34AD5B30B695D54542|md5=E645FAA5628CAAB5129383FDBF4DF090|crc32=299CBB74|size=128kB|date= |source=Cartridge (JP/US)|comments=|quality=}}
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==References==
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{{AstroWarriorOmni}}
  
 
[[Category:Mega-Tech games]]
 
[[Category:Mega-Tech games]]

Latest revision as of 17:33, 21 September 2024

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Astro Warrior
System(s): Sega Master System
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Distributor: Tec Toy (BR)
Genre: Shooting[1]

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Master System
JP 		¥5,0005,000 G-1312
Sega Master System
US 		5069
Sega Master System
BR
Sega Master System
KR 		GB-1312
Arcade (Mega-Tech System)
UK		 £? ?

























Astro Warrior (アストロウォリアー) is an early Sega Master System game developed and published by Sega in 1986. It is a very basic vertical scrolling shoot-'em-up, in which the player pilots a spaceship and is tasked with destroying as many enemies and structures as possible. At the end of each galaxy, there is a boss.

Astro Warrior was never released as a stand-alone game in Europe (bar Portugal), instead being bundled on the same cartridge as Pit-Pot in Astro Warrior / Pit Pot. In North America, it was bundled with Hang-On in Hang-On / Astro Warrior. The game was also brought to arcades through Mega-Tech hardware.

The game was re-released in Brazil and Portugal as Sapo Xulé: S.O.S. Lagoa Poluída in 1996, based on Sapo Xulé, a popular 1980s toy from Brazil.

Story

The Devil Star Imperial Forces are invading the galaxy. The Allied Forces have entrusted their Warrior, aboard the Astro Raider, to attack the invasion force and destroy their mother ship.

Gameplay

The game is a top-down shooter, taking place through three stages with a boss at the end of each. Each stage has many different kinds of enemies that attack in various patterns. After all stages are completed, the game repeats at a higher difficulty. The Astro Raider can be moved in any direction with the D-Pad. It shoots with 1 or 2, which can be held for continuous fire, though it is faster to press the button repeatedly. Power-ups drop down the screen after shooting a certain number of targets on the ground.

The Astro Warrior is destroyed if it is hit by an enemy. If the Astro Warrior is destroyed, all power-ups are lost. The player starts with three lives, and if all are lost, the game is over. The player gains an extra life every 50,000 points.

Items

Astro Warrior, Items.png
 Speed
Upgrades the Astro Raider's movement speed.
Astro Warrior, Items.png
 Triple Shot
Changes the Astro Raider's weapon to the Triple Shot, which shoots three bullets simultaneously.
Astro Warrior, Items.png
 Laser Shot
Changes the Astro Raider's weapon to the Laser Shot, which shoots two laser beams simultaneously. Laser beams pierce through targets.
Astro Warrior, Items.png
 Assistor
Gives the Astro Raider a support drone, which follows the ship and mirrors its shots. The player can have up to two Assistors at a time.

Stages

Astro Warrior, Stage 1.png

Astro Warrior, Stage 1 Boss.png

  • Astro Warrior, Stage 1.png

  • Astro Warrior, Stage 1 Boss.png

Galaxy Zone
Map: 1️⃣ 
Boss:
Zanoni

Astro Warrior, Stage 2.png

Astro Warrior, Stage 2 Boss.png

  • Astro Warrior, Stage 2.png

  • Astro Warrior, Stage 2 Boss.png

Asteroid Zone
Map: 1️⃣ 
Boss:
Nebiros

Astro Warrior, Stage 3.png

Astro Warrior, Stage 3 Boss.png

  • Astro Warrior, Stage 3.png

  • Astro Warrior, Stage 3 Boss.png

Nebula Zone
Map: 1️⃣ 
Boss:
Belzebul

Hints

  • US hints (color scan)

  • US hints (B/W scan)

  • US hints (with Quartet)

History

During development, the game was known under the working title of Space Ace.[3]

Magazine articles

Main article: Astro Warrior/Magazine articles.

Physical scans

Master System version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
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Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Complete Guide to Consoles (UK)
82
[4]
Computer Action (DK)
100
[5]
Console XS (UK) PAL
67
[6]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
69
[7]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
67
[8]
Tilt (FR)
65
[9]
Sega Master System
 75
Based on
6 reviews

Astro Warrior

Master System, JP
AstroWarrior SMS JP Box Front.jpg
Cover
AstroWorriorSMSJPManual.pdf
Manual
Master System, US ("No Limits" ℠)
AstroWarrior SMS US Box.jpg
Cover
AstroWarrior SMS US Cart.jpg
Cart
Astrowarrior sms us manual.pdf
Manual
SegaAdventure SMS US Poster Back.jpgSegaAdventure SMS US Poster Front.jpg
Poster
Master System, US ("No Limits" ®)
AstroWarrior SMS US Box NoLimitsR.jpg
Cover
Master System, BR
AstroWarrior SMS BR cover.jpg
Cover
Master System, BR (Cardboard)
AstroWarrior SMS BR Box.jpg
Cover
AstroWarrior SMS BR Cart.jpg
Cart
Master System, BR (Re-release)
SapoXule SMS BR Box.jpg
Cover
Master System, PT
SapoXule SMS PT Box.jpg
Cover
Master System, KR

Mega-Tech version

Mega-Tech,

Technical information

ROM dump status

System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
Sega Master System
 ?
CRC32 299cbb74
MD5 e645faa5628caab5129383fdbf4df090
SHA-1 901697a3535ad70190647f34ad5b30b695d54542
128kB Cartridge (JP/US)

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://sega.jp/history/hard/segamark3/software.html (Wayback Machine: 2019-06-21 03:44)
  2. ↑ Computer Entertainer, "January 1987" (US; 1987-01-xx), page 14
  3. ↑ https://www.smspower.org/forums/15531-UnreleasedMasterSystemGameWallball3D (Wayback Machine: 2021-06-13 03:13)
  4. ↑ Complete Guide to Consoles, "" (UK; 1989-10-16), page 48
  5. ↑ Computer Action, "Juli/August 89" (DK; 1989-0x-xx), page 36
  6. ↑ Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 138
  7. ↑ Sega Pro, "November 1991" (UK; 1991-xx-xx), page 37
  8. ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 70
  9. ↑ Tilt, "Décembre 1987" (FR; 1987-1x-xx), page 100


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