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+ | | bobscreen3=SuperFantasyZone MD EU TitleScreen.png | ||
+ | | tab1=NTSC-J (Japanese) | ||
+ | | tab2=NTSC-J (English) | ||
+ | | tab3=PAL | ||
| publisher=[[Sunsoft]] | | publisher=[[Sunsoft]] | ||
− | | developer=[[Sunsoft]] | + | | developer={{company|[[Sunsoft]]|system=MD}} |
− | | system=[[Sega Mega Drive]], [[Virtual Console]] | + | {{company|[[M2]]|system=VC}} |
+ | | licensor=[[Sega]] | ||
+ | | system=[[Sega Mega Drive]], [[Virtual Console]], [[Nintendo Switch Online]] | ||
| sounddriver=[[Sunsoft sound driver]] | | sounddriver=[[Sunsoft sound driver]] | ||
| peripherals= | | peripherals= | ||
| players=1 | | players=1 | ||
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− | + | '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (スーパーファンタジーゾーン) is an entry in the ''Fantasy Zone'' series of games, and was initially released in 1992 for the [[Sega Mega Drive]]. Unlike previous outings, ''Super Fantasy Zone'' was handled entirely by [[Sunsoft]] (under license from [[Sega]]), who had previously brought ''[[Fantasy Zone]]'' and ''[[Fantasy Zone II]]'' to the [[Famicom]]. | |
+ | |||
+ | For unknown reasons the game was not released in cartridge form in North America, but is currently unconfirmed as being a [[Sega Channel]] title. It eventually saw a more widespread release as part of the [[Wii]]'s [[Virtual Console]] service and was included on all regional variants of the [[Mega Drive Mini]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Story== | ||
+ | In the Space Year 623X, an irregular gravitating phenomenon was detected near the planet Menon, located in the frontier of the Fantasy Zone. A science patrol was sent on a mission to investigate this phenomenon, but during their voyage they were attacked by a military troop. Being unequipped for battle, the science patrol's communication with the operation base back home was lost. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The military troop that attacked the science patrol turned out to be the "Dark Menon Force", a large-scale invasion force planning to conquer the Fantasy Zone that has been taking over many planets en-route, plundering their currency and brutally bringing the planets' metropolises to ruin. Despite his advanced age and waning skills, O-Papa, father of the hero, Opa-Opa, led a defense squadron to ward off the Dark Menon Force, though this attempt turned out to be futile. As valiantly as they fought, the defense squadron was completely wiped out, and O-Papa was mortally wounded in battle... | ||
− | + | Opa-Opa watched as his father was brought home for the final time. With tear-filled eyes, it is now up to him to avenge his father and restore peace to the Fantasy Zone once more. | |
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
− | Like | + | Like other games in the series, ''Super Fantasy Zone'' is a multi-directional side scrolling shooter. Players control Opa-Opa and are tasked with shooting and destroying "bases" littered across levels, before fighting a boss. For the most part, gameplay is identical to the original ''Fantasy Zone'', ignoring features such as the warps from ''Fantasy Zone II''. |
− | {{B}} | + | The default controls are as follows: {{B}} fires the main weapon, {{C}} drops a bomb (with unlimited stock), and {{A}} uses the special weapon, which can be bought from a shop, found throughout each level as balloons which must be collided into to enter. All upgrades are lost if the player loses a life. |
− | === | + | ===Weapons=== |
+ | [[File:Super Fantasy Zone shop.png|thumb|right|200px|The Parts Shop.]] | ||
+ | These are the starting prices for the items in the shop. The prices for these items increase as the player purchases more of them. | ||
+ | {{InfoTable|imagewidths=50| | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Big Wings | ||
+ | | bgcolor=#FFFFFF | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|SuperFantasyZone MD Sprite Weapons.png|2|crop_x=56|crop_y=0|crop_width=56|crop_height=24}} | ||
+ | | info1name=Type | ||
+ | | info1=Speed Up | ||
+ | | info2name=Base cost | ||
+ | | info2=$200 | ||
+ | | desc=Increases Opa-Opa's speed slightly. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Jet Engine | ||
+ | | bgcolor=#FFFFFF | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|SuperFantasyZone MD Sprite Weapons.png|2|crop_x=112|crop_y=0|crop_width=56|crop_height=24}} | ||
+ | | info1name=Type | ||
+ | | info1=Speed Up | ||
+ | | info2name=Base cost | ||
+ | | info2=$5,000 | ||
+ | | desc=Increases Opa-Opa's speed considerably. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Turbo Engine | ||
+ | | bgcolor=#FFFFFF | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|SuperFantasyZone MD Sprite Weapons.png|2|crop_x=168|crop_y=0|crop_width=56|crop_height=24}} | ||
+ | | info1name=Type | ||
+ | | info1=Speed Up | ||
+ | | info2name=Base cost | ||
+ | | info2=$20,000 | ||
+ | | desc=Increases Opa-Opa's speed dramatically. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Rocket Engine | ||
+ | | bgcolor=#FFFFFF | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|SuperFantasyZone MD Sprite Weapons.png|2|crop_x=224|crop_y=0|crop_width=56|crop_height=24}} | ||
+ | | info1name=Type | ||
+ | | info1=Speed Up | ||
+ | | info2name=Base cost | ||
+ | | info2=$100,000 | ||
+ | | desc=Increases Opa-Opa's speed drastically. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Wide Beam | ||
+ | | bgcolor=#FFFFFF | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|SuperFantasyZone MD Sprite Weapons.png|2|crop_x=56|crop_y=24|crop_width=56|crop_height=24}} | ||
+ | | info1name=Type | ||
+ | | info1=Weapon 1 | ||
+ | | info2name=Base cost | ||
+ | | info2=$1,000 | ||
+ | | info3name=Inflation | ||
+ | | info3=$800 | ||
+ | | desc=Fires a beam with wide range. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Laser Beam | ||
+ | | bgcolor=#FFFFFF | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|SuperFantasyZone MD Sprite Weapons.png|2|crop_x=112|crop_y=24|crop_width=56|crop_height=24}} | ||
+ | | info1name=Type | ||
+ | | info1=Weapon 1 | ||
+ | | info2name=Base cost | ||
+ | | info2=$4,000 | ||
+ | | info3name=Inflation | ||
+ | | info3=$2,000 | ||
+ | | desc=Fires a piercing laser beam equating to 16 bullets per second. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=7-Way Shots | ||
+ | | bgcolor=#FFFFFF | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|SuperFantasyZone MD Sprite Weapons.png|2|crop_x=168|crop_y=24|crop_width=56|crop_height=24}} | ||
+ | | info1name=Type | ||
+ | | info1=Weapon 1 | ||
+ | | info2name=Base cost | ||
+ | | info2=$10,000 | ||
+ | | info3name=Inflation | ||
+ | | info3=$4,000 | ||
+ | | desc=Fires bullets in seven directions simultaneously. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Cross Rang | ||
+ | | bgcolor=#FFFFFF | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|SuperFantasyZone MD Sprite Weapons.png|2|crop_x=224|crop_y=24|crop_width=56|crop_height=24}} | ||
+ | | info1name=Type | ||
+ | | info1=Weapon 1 | ||
+ | | info2name=Base cost | ||
+ | | info2=$20,000 | ||
+ | | info3name=Inflation | ||
+ | | info3=$2,000 | ||
+ | | desc=Fires a short-ranged shuriken like a boomerang, dealing heavy damage. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Twin Bombs | ||
+ | | bgcolor=#FFFFFF | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|SuperFantasyZone MD Sprite Weapons.png|2|crop_x=56|crop_y=48|crop_width=56|crop_height=24}} | ||
+ | | info1name=Type | ||
+ | | info1=Weapon 2 | ||
+ | | info2name=Base cost | ||
+ | | info2=$200 | ||
+ | | info3name=Inflation | ||
+ | | info3=$500 | ||
+ | | desc=Allows Opa-Opa to drop two bombs in succession. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Quartet Missiles | ||
+ | | bgcolor=#FFFFFF | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|SuperFantasyZone MD Sprite Weapons.png|2|crop_x=112|crop_y=48|crop_width=56|crop_height=24}} | ||
+ | | info1name=Type | ||
+ | | info1=Weapon 2 | ||
+ | | info2name=Base cost | ||
+ | | info2=$1,000 | ||
+ | | info3name=Inflation | ||
+ | | info3=$1,000 | ||
+ | | desc=Fires four simultaneous homing missiles. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Smart Bomb | ||
+ | | bgcolor=#FFFFFF | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|SuperFantasyZone MD Sprite Weapons.png|2|crop_x=0|crop_y=72|crop_width=56|crop_height=24}} | ||
+ | | info1name=Type | ||
+ | | info1=Special Weapon | ||
+ | | info2name=Base cost | ||
+ | | info2=$2,000 | ||
+ | | info3name=Inflation | ||
+ | | info3=$1,000 | ||
+ | | desc=Deals damage to all on-screen enemies. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Heavy Bomb | ||
+ | | bgcolor=#FFFFFF | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|SuperFantasyZone MD Sprite Weapons.png|2|crop_x=56|crop_y=72|crop_width=56|crop_height=24}} | ||
+ | | info1name=Type | ||
+ | | info1=Special Weapon | ||
+ | | info2name=Base cost | ||
+ | | info2=$2,000 | ||
+ | | info3name=Inflation | ||
+ | | info3=$1,000 | ||
+ | | desc=Drops a 256t weight, crushing any enemy in its path. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Back Fire | ||
+ | | bgcolor=#FFFFFF | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|SuperFantasyZone MD Sprite Weapons.png|2|crop_x=112|crop_y=72|crop_width=56|crop_height=24}} | ||
+ | | info1name=Type | ||
+ | | info1=Special Weapon | ||
+ | | info2name=Base cost | ||
+ | | info2=$2,000 | ||
+ | | info3name=Inflation | ||
+ | | info3=$1,000 | ||
+ | | desc=Fires a wide burst of flame from behind Opa-Opa. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Thunder Volt | ||
+ | | bgcolor=#FFFFFF | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|SuperFantasyZone MD Sprite Weapons.png|2|crop_x=168|crop_y=72|crop_width=56|crop_height=24}} | ||
+ | | info1name=Type | ||
+ | | info1=Special Weapon | ||
+ | | info2name=Base cost | ||
+ | | info2=$2,000 | ||
+ | | info3name=Inflation | ||
+ | | info3=$1,000 | ||
+ | | desc=Fires eight lightning bolts at random positions on the screen. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Hurricane | ||
+ | | bgcolor=#FFFFFF | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|SuperFantasyZone MD Sprite Weapons.png|2|crop_x=224|crop_y=72|crop_width=56|crop_height=24}} | ||
+ | | info1name=Type | ||
+ | | info1=Special Weapon | ||
+ | | info2name=Base cost | ||
+ | | info2=$2,000 | ||
+ | | info3name=Inflation | ||
+ | | info3=$1,000 | ||
+ | | desc=Fires four wind projectiles that spiral outward from Opa-Opa. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Ultra Bomb | ||
+ | | bgcolor=#FFFFFF | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|SuperFantasyZone MD Sprite Weapons.png|2|crop_x=280|crop_y=72|crop_width=56|crop_height=24}} | ||
+ | | info1name=Type | ||
+ | | info1=Special Weapon | ||
+ | | info2name=Base cost | ||
+ | | info2=$2,000 | ||
+ | | info3name=Inflation | ||
+ | | info3=$1,000 | ||
+ | | desc=Drops a single bomb with a giant blast radius when it hits something. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Shower Bombs | ||
+ | | bgcolor=#FFFFFF | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|SuperFantasyZone MD Sprite Weapons.png|2|crop_x=336|crop_y=72|crop_width=56|crop_height=24}} | ||
+ | | info1name=Type | ||
+ | | info1=Special Weapon | ||
+ | | info2name=Base cost | ||
+ | | info2=$2,000 | ||
+ | | info3name=Inflation | ||
+ | | info3=$1,000 | ||
+ | | desc=Drops a line of six bombs simultaneously. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Extra Ship | ||
+ | | bgcolor=#FFFFFF | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|SuperFantasyZone MD Sprite Weapons.png|2|crop_x=0|crop_y=96|crop_width=56|crop_height=24}} | ||
+ | | info1name=Type | ||
+ | | info1=Other | ||
+ | | info2name=Base cost | ||
+ | | info2=$5,000 (1st), $20,000 (2nd), $50,000 (3rd), $100,000 (4th onwards) | ||
+ | | desc=Awards an extra life. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Shield | ||
+ | | bgcolor=#FFFFFF | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|SuperFantasyZone MD Sprite Weapons.png|2|crop_x=56|crop_y=96|crop_width=56|crop_height=24}} | ||
+ | | info1name=Type | ||
+ | | info1=Other | ||
+ | | info2name=Base cost | ||
+ | | info2=$40,000 | ||
+ | | info3name=Inflation | ||
+ | | info3=$1,000 | ||
+ | | desc=Creates a shield around Opa-Opa. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Rubber Boots | ||
+ | | bgcolor=#FFFFFF | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|SuperFantasyZone MD Sprite Weapons.png|2|crop_x=112|crop_y=96|crop_width=56|crop_height=24}} | ||
+ | | info1name=Type | ||
+ | | info1=Other | ||
+ | | info2name=Base cost | ||
+ | | info2=$5,000 | ||
+ | | info3name=Inflation | ||
+ | | info3=$1,000 | ||
+ | | desc=Allows Opa-Opa to walk on the electrified floors of Le Picker. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Super Lights | ||
+ | | bgcolor=#FFFFFF | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|SuperFantasyZone MD Sprite Weapons.png|2|crop_x=168|crop_y=96|crop_width=56|crop_height=24}} | ||
+ | | info1name=Type | ||
+ | | info1=Other | ||
+ | | info2name=Base cost | ||
+ | | info2=$4,000 | ||
+ | | info3name=Inflation | ||
+ | | info3=$1,000 | ||
+ | | desc=Enhances Opa-Opa's visibility in Risscave. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Rounds=== | ||
{{InfoTable|imagewidths=200| | {{InfoTable|imagewidths=200| | ||
{{InfoRow | {{InfoRow | ||
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| screenshot=Super_Fantasy_Zone_stage1.png | | screenshot=Super_Fantasy_Zone_stage1.png | ||
| screenshot2=Super_Fantasy_Zone_boss1.png | | screenshot2=Super_Fantasy_Zone_boss1.png | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
| desc=A bright forest with a mountain lake background. | | desc=A bright forest with a mountain lake background. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| screenshot=Super_Fantasy_Zone_stage2.png | | screenshot=Super_Fantasy_Zone_stage2.png | ||
| screenshot2=Super_Fantasy_Zone_boss2.png | | screenshot2=Super_Fantasy_Zone_boss2.png | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
| desc=This level is a fiery volcanic land. | | desc=This level is a fiery volcanic land. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| screenshot=Super_Fantasy_Zone_stage3.png | | screenshot=Super_Fantasy_Zone_stage3.png | ||
| screenshot2=Super_Fantasy_Zone_boss3.png | | screenshot2=Super_Fantasy_Zone_boss3.png | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
| desc=Large waterfalls fall from the sky in this level with large clouds floating around the air. | | desc=Large waterfalls fall from the sky in this level with large clouds floating around the air. | ||
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| screenshot=Super_Fantasy_Zone_stage4.png | | screenshot=Super_Fantasy_Zone_stage4.png | ||
| screenshot2=Super_Fantasy_Zone_boss4.png | | screenshot2=Super_Fantasy_Zone_boss4.png | ||
− | | desc=A very dark cavern, it's very hard to see in here. The Super Lights will enhance | + | | tabs=yes |
+ | | desc=A very dark cavern, it's very hard to see in here. The Super Lights will enhance Opa-Opa's visibility here. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{InfoRow | {{InfoRow | ||
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| screenshot=Super_Fantasy_Zone_stage5.png | | screenshot=Super_Fantasy_Zone_stage5.png | ||
| screenshot2=Super_Fantasy_Zone_boss5.png | | screenshot2=Super_Fantasy_Zone_boss5.png | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
| desc=This level consists of a desert landscape, with canyons in the background. | | desc=This level consists of a desert landscape, with canyons in the background. | ||
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| screenshot=Super_Fantasy_Zone_stage6.png | | screenshot=Super_Fantasy_Zone_stage6.png | ||
| screenshot2=Super_Fantasy_Zone_boss6.png | | screenshot2=Super_Fantasy_Zone_boss6.png | ||
− | | desc=The floor glows bright with | + | | tabs=yes |
+ | | desc=The floor glows bright with electricity in this stage, and Opa-Opa will need the Rubber Boots to safely stand on it. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| screenshot=Super_Fantasy_Zone_stage7.png | | screenshot=Super_Fantasy_Zone_stage7.png | ||
| screenshot2=Super_Fantasy_Zone_boss7.png | | screenshot2=Super_Fantasy_Zone_boss7.png | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
| desc=Big bubbles make up the floor, with a bright rainbow in the background. | | desc=Big bubbles make up the floor, with a bright rainbow in the background. | ||
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| screenshot2=Super_Fantasy_Zone_final2.png | | screenshot2=Super_Fantasy_Zone_final2.png | ||
| screenshot3=Super_Fantasy_Zone_final3.png | | screenshot3=Super_Fantasy_Zone_final3.png | ||
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− | + | | desc=As with previous ''Fantasy Zone'' games, the final round is a boss rush against all the previous bosses, culminating with the final boss. | |
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*'''Special Thanks:''' Hirokun, [[Kazumoto Kozawa|K.Kozawa]], [[Masato Kawai|M.Kawai]] | *'''Special Thanks:''' Hirokun, [[Kazumoto Kozawa|K.Kozawa]], [[Masato Kawai|M.Kawai]] | ||
*'''Presented by:''' [[Sega]] | *'''Presented by:''' [[Sega]] | ||
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Publisher: Sunsoft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Developer: Sunsoft M2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Licensor: Sega | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sound driver: Sunsoft sound driver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Genre: Shooting[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of players: 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Super Fantasy Zone (スーパーファンタジーゾーン) is an entry in the Fantasy Zone series of games, and was initially released in 1992 for the Sega Mega Drive. Unlike previous outings, Super Fantasy Zone was handled entirely by Sunsoft (under license from Sega), who had previously brought Fantasy Zone and Fantasy Zone II to the Famicom.
For unknown reasons the game was not released in cartridge form in North America, but is currently unconfirmed as being a Sega Channel title. It eventually saw a more widespread release as part of the Wii's Virtual Console service and was included on all regional variants of the Mega Drive Mini.
Contents
Story
In the Space Year 623X, an irregular gravitating phenomenon was detected near the planet Menon, located in the frontier of the Fantasy Zone. A science patrol was sent on a mission to investigate this phenomenon, but during their voyage they were attacked by a military troop. Being unequipped for battle, the science patrol's communication with the operation base back home was lost.
The military troop that attacked the science patrol turned out to be the "Dark Menon Force", a large-scale invasion force planning to conquer the Fantasy Zone that has been taking over many planets en-route, plundering their currency and brutally bringing the planets' metropolises to ruin. Despite his advanced age and waning skills, O-Papa, father of the hero, Opa-Opa, led a defense squadron to ward off the Dark Menon Force, though this attempt turned out to be futile. As valiantly as they fought, the defense squadron was completely wiped out, and O-Papa was mortally wounded in battle...
Opa-Opa watched as his father was brought home for the final time. With tear-filled eyes, it is now up to him to avenge his father and restore peace to the Fantasy Zone once more.
Gameplay
Like other games in the series, Super Fantasy Zone is a multi-directional side scrolling shooter. Players control Opa-Opa and are tasked with shooting and destroying "bases" littered across levels, before fighting a boss. For the most part, gameplay is identical to the original Fantasy Zone, ignoring features such as the warps from Fantasy Zone II.
The default controls are as follows: fires the main weapon,
drops a bomb (with unlimited stock), and
uses the special weapon, which can be bought from a shop, found throughout each level as balloons which must be collided into to enter. All upgrades are lost if the player loses a life.
Weapons
These are the starting prices for the items in the shop. The prices for these items increase as the player purchases more of them.
Big Wings | |
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Type: Speed Up Base cost: $200 | |
Increases Opa-Opa's speed slightly. | |
Jet Engine | |
Type: Speed Up Base cost: $5,000 | |
Increases Opa-Opa's speed considerably. | |
Turbo Engine | |
Type: Speed Up Base cost: $20,000 | |
Increases Opa-Opa's speed dramatically. | |
Rocket Engine | |
Type: Speed Up Base cost: $100,000 | |
Increases Opa-Opa's speed drastically. | |
Wide Beam | |
Type: Weapon 1 Base cost: $1,000 Inflation: $800 | |
Fires a beam with wide range. | |
Laser Beam | |
Type: Weapon 1 Base cost: $4,000 Inflation: $2,000 | |
Fires a piercing laser beam equating to 16 bullets per second. | |
7-Way Shots | |
Type: Weapon 1 Base cost: $10,000 Inflation: $4,000 | |
Fires bullets in seven directions simultaneously. | |
Cross Rang | |
Type: Weapon 1 Base cost: $20,000 Inflation: $2,000 | |
Fires a short-ranged shuriken like a boomerang, dealing heavy damage. | |
Twin Bombs | |
Type: Weapon 2 Base cost: $200 Inflation: $500 | |
Allows Opa-Opa to drop two bombs in succession. | |
Quartet Missiles | |
Type: Weapon 2 Base cost: $1,000 Inflation: $1,000 | |
Fires four simultaneous homing missiles. | |
Smart Bomb | |
Type: Special Weapon Base cost: $2,000 Inflation: $1,000 | |
Deals damage to all on-screen enemies. | |
Heavy Bomb | |
Type: Special Weapon Base cost: $2,000 Inflation: $1,000 | |
Drops a 256t weight, crushing any enemy in its path. | |
Back Fire | |
Type: Special Weapon Base cost: $2,000 Inflation: $1,000 | |
Fires a wide burst of flame from behind Opa-Opa. | |
Thunder Volt | |
Type: Special Weapon Base cost: $2,000 Inflation: $1,000 | |
Fires eight lightning bolts at random positions on the screen. | |
Hurricane | |
Type: Special Weapon Base cost: $2,000 Inflation: $1,000 | |
Fires four wind projectiles that spiral outward from Opa-Opa. | |
Ultra Bomb | |
Type: Special Weapon Base cost: $2,000 Inflation: $1,000 | |
Drops a single bomb with a giant blast radius when it hits something. | |
Shower Bombs | |
Type: Special Weapon Base cost: $2,000 Inflation: $1,000 | |
Drops a line of six bombs simultaneously. | |
Extra Ship | |
Type: Other Base cost: $5,000 (1st), $20,000 (2nd), $50,000 (3rd), $100,000 (4th onwards) | |
Awards an extra life. | |
Shield | |
Type: Other Base cost: $40,000 Inflation: $1,000 | |
Creates a shield around Opa-Opa. | |
Rubber Boots | |
Type: Other Base cost: $5,000 Inflation: $1,000 | |
Allows Opa-Opa to walk on the electrified floors of Le Picker. | |
Super Lights | |
Type: Other Base cost: $4,000 Inflation: $1,000 | |
Enhances Opa-Opa's visibility in Risscave. |
Rounds
Stage 1: Picknica | |
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A bright forest with a mountain lake background. | |
Stage 2: Kazarne | |
This level is a fiery volcanic land. | |
Stage 3: Niagaro | |
Large waterfalls fall from the sky in this level with large clouds floating around the air. | |
Stage 4: Risscave | |
A very dark cavern, it's very hard to see in here. The Super Lights will enhance Opa-Opa's visibility here. | |
Stage 5: Grandiuss | |
This level consists of a desert landscape, with canyons in the background. | |
Stage 6: Le-Picker | |
The floor glows bright with electricity in this stage, and Opa-Opa will need the Rubber Boots to safely stand on it. | |
Stage 7: Aflorious | |
Big bubbles make up the floor, with a bright rainbow in the background. | |
Stage 8: Menone | |
As with previous Fantasy Zone games, the final round is a boss rush against all the previous bosses, culminating with the final boss. |
Production credits
Digital manuals
Magazine articles
- Main article: Super Fantasy Zone/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
Physical scans
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Based on 22 reviews |
Technical information
- Main article: Super Fantasy Zone/Technical information.
External links
- Sega of Japan Virtual Console pages: Mega Drive
- Nintendo catalogue pages: US, UK, AU
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://sega.jp/history/hard/megadrive/software_l.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-07-02 23:21)
- ↑ Beep! MegaDrive, "February 1992" (JP; 1992-01-08), page 25
- ↑ Sega Force, "January 1993" (UK; 1992-12-10), page 89
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/GRNFWY2mPxicCad67jpTgrsXby5sHBc8 (Wayback Machine: 2010-11-23 00:51)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 http://www.nintendolife.com/games/megadrive/super_fantasy_zone (Wayback Machine: 2017-07-04 12:24)
- ↑ https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Virtual-Console-Wii-/Super-Fantasy-Zone--279492.html (archive.today)
- ↑ https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/vc/software/07.html (Wayback Machine: 2018-03-05 23:01)
- ↑ http://vc.sega.jp:80/vc_sfz/ (Wayback Machine: 2008-05-10 10:38)
- ↑ http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=catalogue&prodcat_id=41&prod_id=19779&pageID=4 (Wayback Machine: 2012-04-03 02:25)
- ↑ https://topics.nintendo.co.jp/article/5120ebe5-d853-47f9-a69f-8a7a5034d0a9 (archive.today)
- ↑ @NintendoAmerica on Twitter (archive.today)
- ↑ @NintendoEurope on Twitter (archive.today)
- ↑ @NintendoUK on Twitter (archive.today)
- ↑ File:Super Fantasy Zone MD credits.pdf
- ↑ Beep! MegaDrive, "February 1992" (JP; 1992-01-08), page 35
- ↑ Consoles +, "Février 1992" (FR; 1992-0x-xx), page 52
- ↑ Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 134
- ↑ Famitsu, "1992-01-24" (JP; 1992-01-10), page 37
- ↑ Game Power, "Settembre 1992" (IT; 1992-0x-xx), page 56
- ↑ Hippon Super, "February 1992" (JP; 1992-01-07), page 96
- ↑ Joypad, "Mars 1992" (FR; 1992-02-1x), page 100
- ↑ Joypad, "Février 1993" (FR; 1993-0x-xx), page 180
- ↑ Joystick, "Mars 1992" (FR; 1992-0x-xx), page 140
- ↑ Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming, "September 1992" (UK; 1992-xx-xx), page 80
- ↑ Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming, "January 1993" (UK; 199x-xx-xx), page 94
- ↑ MegaTech, "March 1992" (UK; 1992-02-20), page 48
- ↑ Player One, "Décembre 1992" (FR; 1992-12-10), page 92
- ↑ Play Time, "(8/9)/92" (DE; 1992-07-08), page 92
- ↑ Play Time, "5/93" (DE; 1993-04-07), page 117
- ↑ Power Play, "4/92" (DE; 1992-03-11), page 130
- ↑ Sega Pro, "March 1992" (UK; 1992-02-20), page 56
- ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 68
- ↑ Sega Force, "January 1993" (UK; 1992-12-10), page 88
- ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "September 1995" (JP; 1995-08-08), page 85
- ↑ Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 252
- ↑ Video Games, "2/92" (DE; 1992-04-06), page 26
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