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{{otherPage|desc=[[Sega System E]] arcade game|page=Transformer}}
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{{otherPage|desc=the [[Sega System E]] arcade game|page=Transformer}}
 
{{Bob
 
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| bobscreen=Transbot Title.png
 
| bobscreen=Transbot Title.png
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| bobscreen2=AstroFlash SMS Title.png
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| tab1=NTSC-U/PAL
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| tab2=NTSC-J
 
| publisher=[[Sega]]
 
| publisher=[[Sega]]
 
| developer=[[Sega R&D 2]]
 
| developer=[[Sega R&D 2]]
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| distributor={{company|[[Ariolasoft]]|region=DE}}, {{company|[[Zegetron]]|region=GR}}, {{company|[[Tec Toy]]|region=BR}}
 
| system=[[Sega Master System]]
 
| system=[[Sega Master System]]
 
| sounddriver=
 
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| sms_date_eu=1987
 
| sms_date_eu=1987
 
| sms_code_eu=MK-4504-50
 
| sms_code_eu=MK-4504-50
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| sms_date_uk_c=1987-08{{magref|cvg|73|132}}
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| sms_date_uk_c=1987-08{{fileref|SMSGameCatalog1EU.pdf|page=3}}{{magref|cvg|73|132}}
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| sms_rrp_uk_c=14.95{{magref|ace|16|167}}{{magref|cvg|73|132}}
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| sms_rrp_uk_c=14.95{{magref|ace|16|167}}{{magref|cvg|73|132}}{{fileref|Mastertronic UK Catalogue 1988.pdf|page=2}}
 
| sms_date_eu_c=1987
 
| sms_date_eu_c=1987
 
| sms_code_eu_c=4004
 
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{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', known as '''''Astro Flash''''' (アストロフラッシュ) in Japan and '''''Nuclear Creature''''' in Brazil, is a commonly found [[Sega Master System]] game first released in 1985. It was one of the first titles to be released on [[Sega Card]], though was later re-released on cartridge. It is a spiritual sequel to the [[SG-1000]] game ''[[Orguss]]''.
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', known as '''''Astro Flash''''' (アストロフラッシュ) in Japan and '''''Nuclear Creature''''' in Brazil, is a commonly found [[Sega Master System]] game first released in 1985. It was one of the first titles to be released on [[Sega Card]], though was later re-released on cartridge. It is a spiritual sequel to the [[SG-1000]] game ''[[Orguss]]''.
  
 
==Story==
 
==Story==
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{{quote|
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The planet is devastated by a nuclear war in the year 2000. People are finally beginning to emerge from underground to rebuild society. However, an artificial intelligence named DALAUS, a leftover computer from the defunct regime, is creating its own empire. Only the CA-214, a transforming aircraft, can stop it.
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It seemed like things were finally starting to get back together after the Nuclear War of the solar year 2,000.
 
  
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People had emerged from their underground shelters. They built new downs. New forms of transportation. An all new society.
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==Gameplay==
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The game is a side-scrolling shoot-'em-up in which the player pilots the CA-214 starfighter, which has the ability to transform into a robot. There are only two levels, with a boss at the end of the second level. Beating the boss loops the game back to the beginning with increased difficulty, which continues until the player loses or decides to stop playing. There is a two-player mode where players take turns playing.
  
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But something has gone wrong. DALAUS, an artificial intelligence computer left over from the now defunct regime is creating a dictatorial empire. DALAUS is already gaining control of one city - and it's rumoured that many of the guards are actually working for DALAUS.
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The CA-214 moves in any direction using the D-Pad. It shoots by pressing {{2}}. The game features a selection of weapons that the ship can equip, which are changed by collecting a "?" power-up. There are six choices that are cycled through on the top of the screen, which the player can stop by pressing {{1}}, equipping whichever weapon is selected at that time. This means the player has limited control over the equipped weapon. Powered-up weapons only last until their energy is exhausted, in which case the ship reverts to its base weapon. The "Arm" meter in the top-right corner of the screen indicates how much energy is remaining.
  
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The only thing that can stop this treacherous takeover is the new CA-214, a sophisticated transforming combat astro-plane. And the only one who can pilot this high-performance machine is you.
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The CA-214 transforms between its spaceship and robot forms depending on which weapon is equipped. The robot form is larger and thus a bigger target for enemy fire, but its weapons all do area damage to compensate.
  
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You'll have to destroy the enemy's ARM CARRIER. Then try to find DALAUS's hidden fortress and destroy ELGRAMZON to rid the earth of evil influence forever.
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The "Power" meter indicates how much shielding the CA-214 has left. It decreases as the ship takes damage from enemies. If it is emptied, the ship is destroyed, but it respawns in place with the default weapon equipped if the player has extra lives remaining. An extra life is awarded at 40,000 points, then every 80,000 points after that. The game ends if the player runs out of lives.
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|US Maunal
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|ref={{fileref|Transbot sms us manual.pdf}}
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===Weapons===
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Weapons A, B, and D are fired in spaceship mode.
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Weapons C, E, and F are fired in robot mode.
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=256|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Normal Fire (A)
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| screenshot=TransBot SMS, Weapons, A.png
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| desc=The starting weapon. Shoots small, V-shaped projectiles that explode on impact. This is the only weapon that does not cost "Arm" energy, and it is re-equipped whenever the CA-214 runs out of energy with any of the other weapons.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Beam (B)
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| screenshot=TransBot SMS, Weapons, B.png
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| desc=Shoots larger, ring-shaped projectiles rapidly.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Sword Fire (C)
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| screenshot=TransBot SMS, Weapons, C.png
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| desc=Shoots a tall, unstoppable beam that encompasses a large vertical area.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Cannon (D)
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| screenshot=TransBot SMS, Weapons, D.png
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| desc=Shoots small, pill-shaped projectiles that can penetrate through multiple targets. This is the only weapon that can destroy the Hiluns, which is necessary to enter the second level.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Diffusion Beam (E)
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| screenshot=TransBot SMS, Weapons, E.png
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| desc=Shoots small, wave-like projectiles in a three-way spreadshot.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Two Direction Fire (F)
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| screenshot=TransBot SMS, Weapons, F.png
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| desc=Shoots small, shuriken-shaped projectiles both forwards and backwards.
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}}
 
}}
 
}}
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==Gameplay==
 
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In ''TransBot'', the player pilots a CA-214 starfighter, which has the ability to transform into a robot through power-up icons. It is a sidescrolling shoot-'em-up with a number of different levels and firing modes.
 
  
 
===Items===
 
===Items===
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There is only one power-up in the game; the "Arm Capsule", which if collected (after shooting a ground-based "Arm Carrier") will cycle through seven modes (labeled A to G) until the user tells it to stop. This means the player has very little control over his/her firing method, however the powerup must be collected regularly to replenish ammunition.
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{{InfoTable|
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{{InfoRow
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The letters correspond to the following attacks:
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| title=Arm Capsule
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*A: "Normal Fire" (default weapon) - simple ">"-shaped projectiles which explode on impact
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| sprite={{sprite | TransBot SMS, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=24 | crop_y=0}}
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*B: "Beam" - larger, circular weapons which behave like the ripple laser from ''[[Gradius]]''
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| desc=When collected, a row of letters in the top of the screen cycles through seven modes (labeled A to G) until the player stops it by pressing {{1}}. If it stops on a letter between A and F, the weapon corresponding to that letter is equipped. If it stops on G, the "Power" and "Arm" meters are refilled, restoring the CA-214's shielding and the energy for the currently equipped weapon.
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*C: "Sword Fire" - easily the most powerful weapon in-game - an unstoppable beam encompassing a large vertical area
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}}
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*D: "Cannon" - similar to A, only projectiles do not explode on impact
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}}
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*E: "Diffusion Beam" - a three-way spreadshot mode
 
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*F: "Two Direction Fire" - allows shooting both forwards and backwards
 
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*G: Maximises the power of the currently selected weapon.
 
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C, E and F are fired in robot mode, making the player a bigger target for enemy fire.
 
  
 
===Enemies===
 
===Enemies===
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=50|
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{{InfoTable|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Arm Carrier
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| sprite={{sprite | TransBot SMS, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=24 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}}
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| info1name=Points
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| info1=1,000
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| desc=These trucks periodically move across the ground and can be destroyed to release an Arm Capsule.
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}}
 
{{InfoRow
 
{{InfoRow
 
| title=Alapot
 
| title=Alapot
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| image=
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| sprite={{sprite | TransBot SMS, Enemies.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}}
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| info1name=Points
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| info1=120
 
| desc=
 
| desc=
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{InfoRow
 
{{InfoRow
 
| title=Ascule
 
| title=Ascule
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| image=
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| sprite={{sprite | TransBot SMS, Enemies.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=16 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=
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| info1name=Points
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}}
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| info1=120
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{{InfoRow
 
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| title=Barrier
 
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| image=
 
 
| desc=
 
| desc=
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{InfoRow
 
{{InfoRow
 
| title=Bifler
 
| title=Bifler
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| image=
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| sprite={{sprite | TransBot SMS, Enemies.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=0}}
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| info1name=Points
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| info1=80 (slow) or 100 (quick)
 
| desc=
 
| desc=
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{InfoRow
 
{{InfoRow
 
| title=Boasite
 
| title=Boasite
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| image=
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| sprite={{sprite | TransBot SMS, Enemies.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=16}}
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| info1name=Points
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| info1=240
 
| desc=
 
| desc=
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{InfoRow
 
{{InfoRow
 
| title=Elblink
 
| title=Elblink
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| image=
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| sprite={{sprite | TransBot SMS, Enemies.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=16 | crop_y=16}}
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| info1name=Points
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| info1=120
 
| desc=
 
| desc=
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{InfoRow
 
{{InfoRow
 
| title=Gealmea
 
| title=Gealmea
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| image=
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| sprite={{sprite | TransBot SMS, Enemies.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=16}}
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| info1name=Points
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| info1=240
 
| desc=
 
| desc=
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{InfoRow
 
{{InfoRow
 
| title=Gelpaar
 
| title=Gelpaar
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| image=
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| sprite={{sprite | TransBot SMS, Enemies.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=32}}
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| info1name=Points
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| info1=180
 
| desc=
 
| desc=
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{InfoRow
 
{{InfoRow
 
| title=Hilun
 
| title=Hilun
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| image=
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| sprite={{sprite | TransBot SMS, Enemies.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=16 | crop_y=32}}
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| desc=
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| info1name=Points
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| info1=500
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| desc=Cross-shaped enemies that can only be destroyed by the Cannon (D) weapon. They are indestructible and respond by firing a spray of bullets when hit by any other weapon.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{InfoRow
 
{{InfoRow
 
| title=Luvogue
 
| title=Luvogue
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| image=
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| sprite={{sprite | TransBot SMS, Enemies.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=32}}
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| info1name=Points
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| info1=120
 
| desc=
 
| desc=
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{InfoRow
 
{{InfoRow
 
| title=Psyball
 
| title=Psyball
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| image=
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| sprite={{sprite | TransBot SMS, Enemies.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=48}}
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| info1name=Points
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| info1=100
 
| desc=
 
| desc=
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{InfoRow
 
{{InfoRow
 
| title=Zelnuc
 
| title=Zelnuc
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| image=
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| sprite={{sprite | TransBot SMS, Enemies.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=16 | crop_y=48}}
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| info1name=Points
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| info1=200
 
| desc=
 
| desc=
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{InfoRow
 
{{InfoRow
 
| title=Elgramzon
 
| title=Elgramzon
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| image=
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| sprite={{sprite | TransBot SMS, Enemies.png | 2 | crop_width=32 | crop_height=64 | crop_x=48 | crop_y=0}}
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| desc=The "robot embodiment" of Dalaus, which is the closest ''TransBot'' gets to a boss. It is likely based on the AT-ST units from the ''Star Wars'' franchise.
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| info1name=Points
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| info1=20,000
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| desc=The "robot embodiment" of DELAUS and the only boss in the game. It is likely based on the AT-ST units from the ''Star Wars'' franchise. It is destroyed by shooting the red part of its head ten times.
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}}
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}}
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===Levels===
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=256|
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Level 1
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| screenshot=TransBot SMS, Stage 1-1.png
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| screenshot2=TransBot SMS, Stage 1-2.png
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| screenshot3=TransBot SMS, Stage 1-3.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=This stage loops indefinitely, gradually increasing in difficulty (including introducing new enemies), until the player finds the underground entrance. To do this, the player must equip the CA-214 with the Cannon (D) weapon, then use it destroy the four Hilun enemies that subsequently appear.
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Level 2
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| screenshot=TransBot SMS, Stage 2.png
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| screenshot2=TransBot SMS, Stage 2 Boss.png
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| tabs=yes
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| desc=
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
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|jp_rom=
 
|jp_rom=
 
|br_name=Nuclear Creature
 
|br_name=Nuclear Creature
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}}
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==Production credits==
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{{creditstable|
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*[[Kotaro Hayashida]]{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20220528005517/http://sega.jp/fb/album/04_alex/02.html}}
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| console=SMS
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| source=Uncredited
 
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TransBotSMSUHints.jpg|Master System US hints (color scan)
 
TransBotSMSUHints.jpg|Master System US hints (color scan)
 
TransBotSMSUHintsAlt.jpg|Master System US hints (B/W scan)
 
TransBotSMSUHintsAlt.jpg|Master System US hints (B/W scan)
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TransBot&RamboSMSUSHints.jpg|Master System US hints (with ''[[Secret Command|Rambo: First Blood Part II]]'')
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TransBot&RamboSMSUSHints.jpg|Master System US hints (with ''[[Rambo: First Blood Part II]]'')
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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==Promotional material==
 
==Promotional material==
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{{gallery
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{{gitem|SMS II TV advert GR.mp4|GR TV advert}}
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|{{galleryPrintAd
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{{gitem
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|atu|1991-05-22|
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|Notavailable.svg|Print advert in Atuagagdliutit (GL) #1991-05-22 (1991-05-22)}}
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==Physical scans==
 
==Physical scans==
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| card=AstroFlash SMS JP Card.jpg
 
| card=AstroFlash SMS JP Card.jpg
 
| cardback=AstroFlash SMS JP Cardback.jpg
 
| cardback=AstroFlash SMS JP Cardback.jpg
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}}{{Scanbox
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}}
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{{Scanbox
 
| console=Master System
 
| console=Master System
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| region=US ("SM" variant)
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| region=US (℠ variant)
 
| cover=TransBot US cover.jpg
 
| cover=TransBot US cover.jpg
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| card=Transbot sms us segacard1-front.jpg
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| cardback=Transbot sms us segacard2-back.jpg
 
| manual=Transbot sms us manual.pdf
 
| manual=Transbot sms us manual.pdf
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}}{{Scanbox
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}}
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{{Scanbox
 
| console=Master System
 
| console=Master System
 
| region=US (® variant)
 
| region=US (® variant)
 
| cover=TransBot SMS US R cover.jpg
 
| cover=TransBot SMS US R cover.jpg
 
| manual=Transbot sms us manual.pdf
 
| manual=Transbot sms us manual.pdf
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}}{{Scanbox
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}}
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{{Scanbox
 
| console=Master System
 
| console=Master System
 
| region=EU
 
| region=EU
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| cart=TransBot SMS EU Cart.jpg
 
| cart=TransBot SMS EU Cart.jpg
 
| manual=TransBotSMSEUManual2L.pdf
 
| manual=TransBotSMSEUManual2L.pdf
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}}{{Scanbox
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}}
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{{Scanbox
 
| console=Master System
 
| console=Master System
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| region=EU<br>(® variant)
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| region=EU (Sega®)
 
| cover=TransBot SMS EU R cover.jpg
 
| cover=TransBot SMS EU R cover.jpg
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}}{{Scanbox
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}}
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{{Scanbox
 
| console=Master System
 
| console=Master System
 
| region=EU (card)
 
| region=EU (card)
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| card=Transbot_Master_System_EU_Card_Front.jpg
 
| card=Transbot_Master_System_EU_Card_Front.jpg
 
| cardback=Transbot_Master_System_EU_Card_Back.jpg
 
| cardback=Transbot_Master_System_EU_Card_Back.jpg
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}}{{Scanbox
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}}
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{{Scanbox
 
| console=Master System
 
| console=Master System
 
| region=UK
 
| region=UK
 
| cover=TransBot EU Eng cardcover.jpg
 
| cover=TransBot EU Eng cardcover.jpg
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}}{{Scanbox
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}}
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{{Scanbox
 
| console=Master System
 
| console=Master System
 
| region=DE
 
| region=DE
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| card=TransBot DE card.jpg
 
| card=TransBot DE card.jpg
 
| cardback=TransBot DE cardback.jpg
 
| cardback=TransBot DE cardback.jpg
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}}{{Scanbox
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{{Scanbox
 
| console=Master System
 
| console=Master System
 
| region=PT
 
| region=PT
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| region=GR ([[Zegetron]] newer)
 
| region=GR ([[Zegetron]] newer)
 
| cover=TransBot SMS GR Box.jpg
 
| cover=TransBot SMS GR Box.jpg
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}}{{Scanbox
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}}
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{{Scanbox
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| console=Master System
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| region=BX
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| cover=TransBot SMS BX Box Cartridge.jpg
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}}
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{{Scanbox
 
| console=Master System
 
| console=Master System
 
| region=AU (Hotline sticker)
 
| region=AU (Hotline sticker)
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| cart=TransBot SMS AU Cart.jpg
 
| cart=TransBot SMS AU Cart.jpg
 
| manual=Transbot Master System AU Manual.pdf
 
| manual=Transbot Master System AU Manual.pdf
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}}{{Scanbox
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{{Scanbox
 
| console=Master System
 
| console=Master System
 
| region=AU (NIAL sticker)
 
| region=AU (NIAL sticker)
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| cart=NuclearCreature SMS BR Cart.jpg
 
| cart=NuclearCreature SMS BR Cart.jpg
 
| manual=TransBot SMS BR Manual older.pdf
 
| manual=TransBot SMS BR Manual older.pdf
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}}{{Scanbox
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{{Scanbox
 
| console=Master System
 
| console=Master System
 
| region=BR (newer)
 
| region=BR (newer)
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| cart=NuclearCreature SMS BR Cart.jpg
 
| cart=NuclearCreature SMS BR Cart.jpg
 
| manual=TransBot SMS BR Manual.pdf
 
| manual=TransBot SMS BR Manual.pdf
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}}{{Scanbox
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{{Scanbox
 
| console=Master System
 
| console=Master System
 
| region=BR<br>(Sega Special)
 
| region=BR<br>(Sega Special)
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| cart=NuclearCreature SMS BR Cart.jpg
 
| cart=NuclearCreature SMS BR Cart.jpg
 
| manual=TransBot SMS BR Manual.pdf
 
| manual=TransBot SMS BR Manual.pdf
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}}{{Scanbox
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{{Scanbox
 
| console=Master System
 
| console=Master System
 
| region=BR (INMETRO sticker)
 
| region=BR (INMETRO sticker)

Latest revision as of 05:50, 30 September 2024

For the Sega System E arcade game, see Transformer.

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  • NTSC-U/PAL
  • NTSC-J

Transbot Title.png

AstroFlash SMS Title.png

TransBot
System(s): Sega Master System
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Distributor: Ariolasoft (DE), Zegetron (GR), Tec Toy (BR)
Genre: Shooting[1]

















Number of players: 1-2 (alternating)
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Master System
JP
(Card) 		¥4,3004,300 C-503
Sega Master System
US
(Card) 		$34.9534.95[3] 4004
Sega Master System
EU 		MK-4504-50
Sega Master System
EU
(Card) 		4004
Sega Master System
DE
(Card) 		DM 6969 41003
Sega Master System
PT
Sega Master System
UK
(Card) 		£14.9514.95[6][5][7]
Sega Master System
GR
Sega Master System
AU
Sega Master System
MX
Sega Master System
BR 		021050
Sega Master System
TW 		K-305

TransBot, known as Astro Flash (アストロフラッシュ) in Japan and Nuclear Creature in Brazil, is a commonly found Sega Master System game first released in 1985. It was one of the first titles to be released on Sega Card, though was later re-released on cartridge. It is a spiritual sequel to the SG-1000 game Orguss.

Story

The planet is devastated by a nuclear war in the year 2000. People are finally beginning to emerge from underground to rebuild society. However, an artificial intelligence named DALAUS, a leftover computer from the defunct regime, is creating its own empire. Only the CA-214, a transforming aircraft, can stop it.

Gameplay

The game is a side-scrolling shoot-'em-up in which the player pilots the CA-214 starfighter, which has the ability to transform into a robot. There are only two levels, with a boss at the end of the second level. Beating the boss loops the game back to the beginning with increased difficulty, which continues until the player loses or decides to stop playing. There is a two-player mode where players take turns playing.

The CA-214 moves in any direction using the D-Pad. It shoots by pressing 2. The game features a selection of weapons that the ship can equip, which are changed by collecting a "?" power-up. There are six choices that are cycled through on the top of the screen, which the player can stop by pressing 1, equipping whichever weapon is selected at that time. This means the player has limited control over the equipped weapon. Powered-up weapons only last until their energy is exhausted, in which case the ship reverts to its base weapon. The "Arm" meter in the top-right corner of the screen indicates how much energy is remaining.

The CA-214 transforms between its spaceship and robot forms depending on which weapon is equipped. The robot form is larger and thus a bigger target for enemy fire, but its weapons all do area damage to compensate.

The "Power" meter indicates how much shielding the CA-214 has left. It decreases as the ship takes damage from enemies. If it is emptied, the ship is destroyed, but it respawns in place with the default weapon equipped if the player has extra lives remaining. An extra life is awarded at 40,000 points, then every 80,000 points after that. The game ends if the player runs out of lives.

Weapons

Weapons A, B, and D are fired in spaceship mode.

Weapons C, E, and F are fired in robot mode.

TransBot SMS, Weapons, A.png

Normal Fire (A)
The starting weapon. Shoots small, V-shaped projectiles that explode on impact. This is the only weapon that does not cost "Arm" energy, and it is re-equipped whenever the CA-214 runs out of energy with any of the other weapons.

TransBot SMS, Weapons, B.png

Beam (B)
Shoots larger, ring-shaped projectiles rapidly.

TransBot SMS, Weapons, C.png

Sword Fire (C)
Shoots a tall, unstoppable beam that encompasses a large vertical area.

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Cannon (D)
Shoots small, pill-shaped projectiles that can penetrate through multiple targets. This is the only weapon that can destroy the Hiluns, which is necessary to enter the second level.

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Diffusion Beam (E)
Shoots small, wave-like projectiles in a three-way spreadshot.

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Two Direction Fire (F)
Shoots small, shuriken-shaped projectiles both forwards and backwards.

Items

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 Arm Capsule
When collected, a row of letters in the top of the screen cycles through seven modes (labeled A to G) until the player stops it by pressing 1. If it stops on a letter between A and F, the weapon corresponding to that letter is equipped. If it stops on G, the "Power" and "Arm" meters are refilled, restoring the CA-214's shielding and the energy for the currently equipped weapon.

Enemies

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 Arm Carrier
Points:
1,000
These trucks periodically move across the ground and can be destroyed to release an Arm Capsule.
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 Alapot
Points:
120
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 Ascule
Points:
120
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 Bifler
Points:
80 (slow) or 100 (quick)
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 Boasite
Points:
240
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 Elblink
Points:
120
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 Gealmea
Points:
240
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 Gelpaar
Points:
180
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 Hilun
Points:
500
Cross-shaped enemies that can only be destroyed by the Cannon (D) weapon. They are indestructible and respond by firing a spray of bullets when hit by any other weapon.
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 Luvogue
Points:
120
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 Psyball
Points:
100
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 Zelnuc
Points:
200
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 Elgramzon
Points:
20,000
The "robot embodiment" of DELAUS and the only boss in the game. It is likely based on the AT-ST units from the Star Wars franchise. It is destroyed by shooting the red part of its head ten times.

Levels

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Level 1
This stage loops indefinitely, gradually increasing in difficulty (including introducing new enemies), until the player finds the underground entrance. To do this, the player must equip the CA-214 with the Cannon (D) weapon, then use it destroy the four Hilun enemies that subsequently appear.

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Level 2

History

Legacy

Arrow Flash may be a sequel to this game due to the similar theme of gameplay and name.

Versions

Localised names

Also known as
Language Localised Name English Translation
English TransBot TransBot
English (US) TransBot TransBot
Japanese アストロフラッシュ Astro Flash
Portuguese (Brazil) Nuclear Creature

Production credits

Source:
Uncredited


Hints

Magazine articles

Main article: TransBot/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Print advert in Atuagagdliutit (GL) #1991-05-22 (1991-05-22)
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Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Complete Guide to Consoles (UK)
75
[9]
The Complete Guide to Sega (UK) PAL
75
[10]
Computer Action (DK)
50
[11]
Console XS (UK) PAL
26
[12]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
70
[13]
Mean Machines Sega (UK)
75
[14]
S: The Sega Magazine (UK) PAL
17
[15]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
0
[16]
Sega Pro (UK)
23
[17]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
26
[18]
Soft (DK)
40
[19]
Tilt (FR)
55
[20]
Sega Master System
 44
Based on
12 reviews

TransBot

Master System, JP
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Cover
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Card
Master System, US (℠ variant)
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Cover
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Card
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Manual
Master System, US (® variant)
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Cover
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Manual
Master System, EU
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Cover
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Cart
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Manual
Master System, EU (Sega®)
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Cover
Master System, EU (card)
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Cover
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Card
Master System, UK
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Cover
Master System, DE
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Cover
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Card
Master System, PT
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Cover
Master System, GR (Zegetron newer)
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Cover
Master System, BX†
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Cover
Master System, AU (Hotline sticker)
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Cover
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Cart
Transbot Master System AU Manual.pdf
Manual
Master System, AU (NIAL sticker)
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Cover
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Cart
Master System, MX

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Master System, BR
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Cover
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Cart
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Manual
Master System, BR (newer)
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Cover
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Cart
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Manual
Master System, BR
(Sega Special)
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Cover
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Cart
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Manual
Master System, BR (INMETRO sticker)
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Cover
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Cart
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Manual

Technical information

ROM dump status

System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
Sega Master System
 ?
CRC32 4bc42857
MD5 93bb1e1ee14ac53adb9e6b9e0c135043
SHA-1 73273e6d44ad7aea828b642d22f6f1c138be9d2b
32kB Cartridge (EU/US)
Sega Master System
 ?
CRC32 c795182d
MD5 a7462d79844a12a92941174252c9ca6e
SHA-1 8370957b1192349d0a610437cd5d91ea4e3892c4
32kB Cartridge (JP)

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://sega.jp/history/hard/segamark3/software.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-11-14 21:32)
  2. ↑ Computer Entertainer, "December 1986" (US; 1986-12-xx), page 14
  3. ↑ Computer Entertainer, "October 1986" (US; 1986-10-xx), page 12
  4. ↑ File:SMSGameCatalog1EU.pdf, page 3
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Computer & Video Games, "November 1987" (UK; 1987-10-15), page 132
  6. ↑ ACE, "January 1989" (UK; 1989-xx-xx), page 167
  7. ↑ The Mastertronic Catalogue (UK; 1988), page 2
  8. ↑ http://sega.jp/fb/album/04_alex/02.html (Wayback Machine: 2022-05-28 00:55)
  9. ↑ Complete Guide to Consoles, "Volume IV" (UK; 1990-11-xx), page 109
  10. ↑ The Complete Guide to Sega, "" (UK; 1991-05-xx), page 62
  11. ↑ Computer Action, "Juli/August 89" (DK; 1989-0x-xx), page 35
  12. ↑ Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 146
  13. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "March 1988" (UK; 1988-02-15), page 120
  14. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 136
  15. ↑ S: The Sega Magazine, "July 1990" (UK; 1990-06-07), page 10
  16. ↑ Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 60
  17. ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1992" (UK; 1992-03-19), page 30
  18. ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 72
  19. ↑ Soft, "" (DK; 1988-04-21), page 30
  20. ↑ Tilt, "Décembre 1987" (FR; 1987-1x-xx), page 100


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