Thunder Spirits
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(Super Famicom - JP, Action & Adventure)
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Developed by:
Technosoft Co. Ltd.
Published by:
Seika Corporation
Released On:
01 Jan 1991
Thunder Spirits , a modified version of Thunder Force III , is a action-packed game released for the Super Famicom. The game takes place in outer space, where you play as a lone starfighter tasked with destroying enemy forces from the Orn empire.
The gameplay involves clearing eight stages set in various space locations, with most levels taken directly from the Genesis version and some minor changes. You'll have access to health-bar and the ability to swap weapons on the fly by collecting power-ups and activating them as needed.
eBay Product ID:
214642401 (Japan)
UPC-A:
4988006089716 (Japan)
Part #:
SHVC-TH (Japan)
Nintendo Media PN:
SHVC-TH-JPN (Japan)
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Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In this fast-paced, horizontal-scrolling shoot 'em up, players control the advanced Vrax fighter piloted by Captain Gene and navigator Sherry to save the Commonwealth of Humanoid Planets from a hostile cybernetic computer. To destroy the threat at the Orn-Core, you must fly through treacherous, obstacle-filled planetary stages, manage powerful weapon systems, and defeat formidable bosses.
Story
The Threat of Orn
The cybernetic computer that controls the planet Orn has long held a disdain for humans. It has surrounded itself with a formidable automated defense system consisting of four planets: Hydra, Gorgon, Saline, and Ellis.
Motivated by its fear of the Commonwealth of Humanoid Planets, the computer has initiated a systematic plan to destroy the Commonwealth and enslave its members. The only hope for the Commonwealth is to intervene quickly and destroy the cybernetic computer at the Orn-Core.
The Fighter Vrax
The Commonwealth has pooled its resources to develop its most technologically advanced fighter, the Vrax. The ship's diminutive size coupled with advanced stealth technology make it difficult to detect.
Equipped with some of the most powerful weaponry ever to be deployed, it is easily the equal of ships many times its size. The fate of the Commonwealth rests in their hands!
The Crew
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Captain Gene: The only grandson of Adra, the hero of the Deradasian campaign, was chosen by the Commonwealth to pilot Vrax. A gifted and inspired pilot, the 20 year old Captain has proven both his courage and leadership on numerous occasions.
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Second Lieutenant Sherry: Daughter of Lida, the champion of the Braerius conflict, was chosen as navigator. At age 16, she is the cream of the crop. With an IQ of over 300, her genius is only surpassed by her beauty.
Gameplay Overview
You must guide Gene & Sherry in the fighter Vrax past the defenses of the four planets, Hydra, Gorgon, Saline, and Ellis, to face the final challenge of Orn itself.
Thunder Spirits is a one player, fast-paced, horizontal scrolling game where your quick reactions & careful choice of weapons are your only hope of success. Good Luck!
Stages
Each of the four planets presents unique challenges. Besides the many smaller enemies, you will face tougher intermediate enemies as well as the very tough bosses. The following information will help prepare you for the tasks that await you.
Hydra
The tree-covered planet at first appears to be peaceful enough. However, masked by its evergreen forests are a myriad of mechanical adversaries & threatening plants. Use this opportunity to master the movement of your ship & the selection of weapons.
At the end of this stage you must face Gargoyle, the golden fire-breathing boss. Reconnaissance indicates that he is vulnerable at the blue spot in his abdomen.
Gorgon
A fiery planet of molten magma, you must carefully maneuver through the burning obstacles while battling the planet's fortifications. Your skill will be challenged by both bubbling magma and high speed scrolling zones.
Watch out for large magma balls! If you shoot them they will break into many smaller fireballs. To continue past this stage, you must defeat the twin Balcams, mechanized bosses of the planet.
Detrius
In the language of the ancients, the name means "Graveyard of Ships". More of an intergalactic junkyard than a planet, it is a conglomeration of meteorites and the remnants of thousands of space ships.
You must choose your path quickly and decisively, lest your ship join the scrap heap! This is a difficult task considering the strong tractor beam that this planet reportedly has. You'll face a number of very tough enemies before facing the final challenge of the planet.
Saline
Saline is an aquatic planet whose swift currents may cause your ship to drift upwards from time to time. Combined with narrow caverns, this planet is a pilot's worst nightmare.
If that wasn't enough, the planet also has some of the fiercest armament ever seen. You'll finally have to overcome Kingfish, the fierce boss of the planet.
Ellis
Once the home of the oldest civilization in this quadrant, it now lies in ruins. You'll need every ounce of firepower to destroy the detection systems of the planet. This planet contains some very complex mazes.
You may be able to create new paths by blasting your way through blockages. Only the most skilled pilot will be able to safely navigate its narrow, twisting, and backward scrolling passages. To further complicate things, there are high speed scrolling zones as well!
Cerberus
The huge battleship Cerberus orbits planet Orn. You must penetrate the ship's defenses, travelling to the core of the ship to destroy it.
You must carefully maneuver your ship through the tight passageways of Cerberus while facing the laser defense systems and mechanized troops.
Orn-Base
Next you must negotiate the asteroid field that surrounds the planet Orn. Many of these asteroids are made of Supranium, one of the hardest substances in the galaxy. Your weapons will be ineffective against these asteroids.
Others will fracture when shot, creating many smaller asteroids which clutter your path. Only a careful and skillful pilot will survive.
Orn-Core
You must now battle your way to the very core of Orn. On the way, you'll face the toughest enemies yet.
The path to the core is complicated and very narrow. You must navigate diagonal paths and negotiate the gates you'll encounter. Only then will you face the final challenge at the core of the planet.
Controls
L Button
Used to change the speed of your ship.
R Button
Used to change weapons
A Button
Used to fire your weapons.
Control Pad
Used to control the movement of your ship. Also used to change selections in Configuration Screen.
Select Button
Used with the Start Button to access the Configuration Screen.
Start Button
Used to Start the game or to pause a game in progress.
How to Play
Getting Started
Insert the game pak into your Super NES and turn on the power. The SEIKA logo will appear followed by the Title Screen.
If you do not press a button within a few seconds, a short demonstration of the game will be presented. If you want to start the game, press the Start button.
Controller Settings
The functions shown for the controller are the default settings when you first turn on your Super NES. You can change the function of some of the buttons using the Configuration Screen.
Ship Speed Option
This is the initial speed of your ship when you start the game. You can change the speed of your ship during the game by pressing the L button, or the button you choose for SPEED CHANGE in the Configuration Mode.
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Game Level Option
This determines the level of difficulty for the game. At higher levels of difficulty, you will be faced with more aggressive adversaries.
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EASY
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NORMAL
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Ship Status Window
This window shows the current speed and number of ships left. The blue triangles indicate the speed of your ship, where a greater number of blue triangles means a faster ship. You can change the speed of your ship by pressing the L button.
You begin the game with 4 Credits, each of which gives you 3 ships. If you lose all of your ships and still have Credits remaining, you can choose to continue your game by pressing the Start button before the Time countdown reaches zero.
The game is over when you have used up all of your Credits.
Items & Weapons
LANCER
This is a fortified version of the BACKFIRE which carries a Weapon Effectiveness Quotient (WEQ) of 6. It fires high energy particles in a single stream to the front & two parallel streams to the rear.
TWIN SHOT
Standard equipment on the Vrax, this weapon carries a WEQ of 4 and fires forward in two parallel streams. It is always at your disposal and cannot be lost due to battle damage.
BACKFIRE
Standard equipment on the Vrax, this weapon carries a WEQ of 4 and fires in a single stream, one to the front and one to the rear. It is particularly valuable when faced with threats from both the front and back.
SEVER
This is a high energy version of the TWIN SHOT which carries a WEQ of 16 and fires forward in two parallel streams. It is particularly effective against the strong enemies at the end of each stage.
FIRE
This weapon combines a standard stream of bullets to the front with powerful terrain-following missiles launched above & below the ship. With a WEQ of 12, it is particularly effective against fixed targets above & below the ship.
WAVE
With its wide dispersion path, this ultrasonic wave weapon carries a WEQ of 4 and can penetrate walls to attack enemies on the other side. It is well suited to multiple threats from the front and complex terrain.
CLAW
The CLAW is a special weapon that attaches two orbiting drones to your ship which can intercept enemy attacks. These drones will fire the same weapons as your ship, greatly increasing your weapon effectiveness.
HUNTER
This weapon issues forth high speed energy torpedoes which home in on any enemy target in the vicinity. With a WEQ of 2, its ability to seek out enemies makes it extremely valuable for attacking while remaining out of the line of fire.
SHIELD
The SHIELD surrounds your ship with a protective energy field. Your ship will be protected from enemy attack until it becomes too damaged to function, at which point it will disappear.
EXTRA SHIP
This will give you one additional ship. There are not very many of these, so you may have to search very carefully to find them.
Tips & Maps
Selection of weapons
Mastering the selection of weapons through careful experimentation is crucial to determine the most appropriate weapon for each situation you will face.
Learn the terrain
You must learn the terrain of each planet to navigate through narrow passages and negotiate high speed scrolling zones.
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