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Thunder Force V (サンダーフォースＶ) was, for nearly a decade, the final entry in the Thunder Force series of shoot-'em-up games by Technosoft; it was also the last entry developed by them.
It has become the most expensive Thunder Force game on Sega systems.
There are two types: Select mode to switch weapons, and Direct mode in which a button is assigned to each weapon. Each button layout can be changed.
Select mode
Move list
Name
Command
Description
Shot
Arms change [L]
Switch weapons in the order Twin, Back, Wave, Free range, Hunter
Arms change [R]
none
Switch weapons in the order Twin, Hunter, Free range, Wave, Back
Over weapon
Shots an enhanced version of the currently weapon. The craw's durability is reduced during firing, and when the durability is at a minimum, it cannot be fired.
Ship speed
Change the speed. It changes by 25% each time you push it, and you can make fine adjustments by 1% by holding.
Window disp
Switch the display / hide of the menu at the top of the screen.
Direct mode
Move list
Name
Command
Description
Twin
Back
Wave
Free range
Hunter
Over weapon
Same as Select mode.
Ship speed
Same as Select mode.
Window disp
Same as Select mode.
Weapons
Twin (Blade): Standard equipment, Twin shots forward. After changing own ship, it is strengthened by a blade-like forward shot.
Back (Rail gun): Standard equipment, Single shot forward, twin shots backward. After changing own ship, it is strengthened by a rear laser.
Wave: Widely attacks the front. Its power is weak, but it can attack through background.
Free range: A green laser that displays a quadrangular pyramid-like range and automatically attacks the target when a destructible object enters it. The range can be rotated 360 degrees, and the direction is fixed with the shot button.
Hunter: Homing orbs
Stages
The first three stages can be played in any order; the order listed here is the default.
Stage 1: No Blue
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The old town that was submerged after the first battle with the Guardian.
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Stage 1 Boss: Deep Purple
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I saw the messenger of the new god there.
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Stage 2: Wood
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The forest zone where the Guardian experimented on living creatures.
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Stage 2 Boss: Iron Maiden
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She was dead, but alive at the same time.
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Stage 3: Human Road
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The multi-level city that is being newly developed.
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Stage 3 Boss: A3 (Armament Armed Arm)
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It died three times and was reborn twice.
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Stage 4: Guardian's Guardian
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The large, uninhabited artificial island of Babel, the research and development facility for Vasteel Technology.
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Stage 4 Boss: Gurdian's Knight
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For whom is the sword drawn?
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Stage 5: Judgement Sword
From this stage, own ship is strengthened. It starts RBR-02B "BRIGANDINE" equipped with a support enhancement unit, and after taking an amount of damage, changes to RVR-02 "VAMBRACE".
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Above the earth.
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Stage 5 Boss: Vasteel Original
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That was when it all began.
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Stage 6: From The Bottom of One's Heart
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The giant battleship Judgement Sword and the interior of the Guardian, the autonomous artificial intelligence.
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Stage 6 Boss: Unknown
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The end is now here.
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Last Boss: Unknown
You can see the true ending by defeating it within the time limit.
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Unknown..........
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History
It was originally released for the Sega Saturn in 1997, and only in Japan. A port with some changes, Thunder Force V: Perfect System, was released the following year for the PlayStation, which was released also in North America; the localization of this version, created by Working Designs, is notable in that it contains certain changes to gameplay, a staple of Working Designs releases.
As you might expect from a PlayStation/Saturn-era shooter, Thunder Force V grafts 3D graphics onto a 2D gameplay engine.
Sequels and re-releases
The sequel Thunder Force VI borrows many design elements from this game, such as the menu and weaponry.
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