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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (サンダーフォースゴールドパック２) is a compilation of shoot-'em-up games from the ''Thunder Force'' series, and was released exclusively for the [[Sega Saturn]] by [[Technosoft]] in 1996. It is a "sequel" to ''[[Thunder Force: Gold Pack 1]]''. The package includes ''[[Thunder Force AC]]'' and ''[[Thunder Force IV]]'', both previously released for [[Sega System C]] arcade hardware and the [[Sega Mega Drive]], respectively. The package was not released outside of Japan. This is the only way to play [[Thunder Force AC]] on a home system , aside from "Thunder Spirits", which was ported to the Super Famicom.
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{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (サンダーフォースゴールドパック２) is a compilation of shoot-'em-up games from the ''Thunder Force'' series, and was released exclusively for the [[Sega Saturn]] by [[Technosoft]] in 1996. It is the immediate followup to ''[[Thunder Force: Gold Pack 1]]'', released just a few months after. ''Gold Pack 2'' itself was not released outside of Japan, though the games within it have seen various export releases.
  
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The port of ''[[Thunder Force IV]]'' included in the game has some changes made from the original version: there is no slowdown present, sound effects sound more clear but also more silent and the "Styx" ship from ''[[Thunder Force III]]'' can be selected, along with its weapons, after clearing all the stages on 1 credit (no continues) and entering a special code given after the ending: At the game select screen (TF4 or TF:AC) highlight Thunder Force 4 and hold {{X}}+{{Y}} and press {{Start}}. Continue this on all menues until the game starts. The Styx ship as all weapons and sound effects from [[Thunder Force III]], even the font of the game changes
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==Games included==
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*''[[Thunder Force AC]]'' ([[Sega System C]])
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*''[[Thunder Force IV]]'' ([[Sega Mega Drive]])
  
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Both games save the players score to the system memory, a feature missing in the console versions.
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==Versions==
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The port of ''AC'' appears to have scoring changes. Needs more research.
  
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==Games included==
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The port of ''IV'' has mostly quality of life changes:
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*There is no slowdown present.
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*''[[Thunder Force IV]]''
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*Sound effects seem clearer, but lower in volume.
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*The "Styx" ship from ''[[Thunder Force III]]'' can be selected after clearing all the stages on 1 credit (no continues) and entering a special code given after the ending. At the main ''Gold Pack 2'' game select screen, highlight Thunder Force IV, then hold {{X}}+{{Y}} and press {{Start}}. Continue this on all menus afterward until the game starts. The Styx ship as all weapons and sound effects from [[Thunder Force III]]; even the game's normal font changes to match!
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Additionally, both games save scores to the Saturn's memory.
  
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==Track list==
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This version of ''Thunder Force IV'' was ported (with additional changes) to the [[Nintendo Switch]] as part of [[Sega Ages (Nintendo Switch)|a new Sega Ages series]]. A port of this version of ''AC'' has also been announced, though it will likely also include the original arcade version.
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Thunder Force: Gold Pack 2
System(s): Sega Saturn
Publisher: Technosoft
Developer:
Original system(s): Sega System C, Sega Mega Drive
Game total: 2
Sound driver: SCSP (2 tracks)
Genre: Compilation, Shooting[1][2]

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Saturn
JP 		¥4,800 (4,944)4,800e[3] T-1808G
Sega Rating: All Ages

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Thunder Force: Gold Pack 2 (サンダーフォースゴールドパック２) is a compilation of shoot-'em-up games from the Thunder Force series, and was released exclusively for the Sega Saturn by Technosoft in 1996. It is the immediate followup to Thunder Force: Gold Pack 1, released just a few months after. Gold Pack 2 itself was not released outside of Japan, though the games within it have seen various export releases.

Games included

Versions

The port of AC appears to have scoring changes. Needs more research.

The port of IV has mostly quality of life changes:

  • There is no slowdown present.
  • Sound effects seem clearer, but lower in volume.
  • The "Styx" ship from Thunder Force III can be selected after clearing all the stages on 1 credit (no continues) and entering a special code given after the ending. At the main Gold Pack 2 game select screen, highlight Thunder Force IV, then hold X+Y and press  START . Continue this on all menus afterward until the game starts. The Styx ship as all weapons and sound effects from Thunder Force III; even the game's normal font changes to match!

Additionally, both games save scores to the Saturn's memory.

This version of Thunder Force IV was ported (with additional changes) to the Nintendo Switch as part of a new Sega Ages series. A port of this version of AC has also been announced, though it will likely also include the original arcade version.

Magazine articles

Main article: Thunder Force: Gold Pack 2/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Print advert in Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) #1996-13: "1996-13 (1996-08-09)" (1996-07-26)
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Print advert in Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) #1996-15: "1996-15 (1996-09-13)" (1996-08-23)
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Print advert in Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) #1996-17: "1996-17 (1996-10-11)" (1996-09-27)
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Physical scans

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Console Mania (IT) NTSC-J
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Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
58
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MAN!AC (DE) NTSC-J
73
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Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
64
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Saturn Fan (JP) NTSC-J
69
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Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
60
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Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
89
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Sega Saturn
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Thunder Force: Gold Pack 2

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Technical information

Main article: Thunder Force: Gold Pack 2/Technical information.

References

  1. ↑ File:TFGP2 Saturn JP Box Back.jpg
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/soft_licensee2.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-03-20 23:05)
  3. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1996-13 (1996-08-09)" (JP; 1996-07-26), page 233
  4. ↑ Console Mania, "Marzo 1997" (IT; 1997-0x-xx), page 94
  5. ↑ Famitsu, "1996-12-13" (JP; 1996-11-29), page 1
  6. ↑ MAN!AC, "02/97" (DE; 1997-01-08), page 56
  7. ↑ Saturn Fan, "1996 No. 25" (JP; 1996-11-29), page 182
  8. ↑ Saturn Fan, "1997 No. 2" (JP; 1997-01-17), page 70
  9. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "1996-22 (1996-12-27)" (JP; 1996-12-13), page 273
  10. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "Readers rating final data" (JP; 2000-03), page 11


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Thunder Force games for Sega systems / developed by Sega
Sega Mega Drive
 Thunder Force II (1989) | Thunder Force III (1990) | Thunder Force IV / Lightening Force: Quest for the Darkstar (1992)
Arcade
 Thunder Force AC (1990)
Sega Saturn
 Thunder Force: Gold Pack 1 (1996) | Thunder Force: Gold Pack 2 (1996) | Thunder Force V (1997)
Sony PlayStation 2
 Thunder Force VI (2008)
Nintendo Switch
 Sega Ages Thunder Force IV (2018) | Sega Ages Thunder Force AC (2020)
Thunder Force related media
Music
 Best of Thunder Force (1997) | Thunder Force VI Soundtrack Demo (2008) | Thunder Force IV (2019) | Technosoft Music Collection: Thunder Force III & AC (2020) | Technosoft Music Collection: Thunder Force IV (2021) | Technosoft Music Collection: Thunder Force I & II (2022)
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