Blazing Star
ā 3.7%
š 8.0/10
(Neo Geo AES - JP, Not Applicable)
Complete
$7,999.99
Loose $1,573.45
Developed by:
Yumekobo
Published by:
SNK
Released On:
19 Feb 1998
Also available on:
The unofficial sequel to Pulstar, Blazing Star is again a horizontal-scrolling shoot-'em-up. One or two players proceed along levels, each with a boss enemy at the end, trying to redeem the humankind. There are six ships to choose from, each with its own pilot (four of them females), weapons and characteristics of movement. Each ship has its own types of shots, but also a standard shot, charged shot (more powerful) and split shot (a charged shot can be parted into more bullets, lowering the power of each bullet while widening the fire range).
UPC-A:
4964808101214 (Japan)
eBay Product ID:
56245886 (Japan)
Part #:
NGH-2390 (Japan)
Neo-Geo Production Codes:
NGM-239 (Japan)
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Multiplayer Game Modes:
Co-Op
Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Memory card supported
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a dark fantasy action game where players control one of four awakened "demons" in a post-apocalyptic world. You must fight against other transformed biological weapons, who were once human, to fulfill your mysterious mission of eliminating the remaining "humans."
Story
Story
The blue planet Lemuria and the red planet Mutras have been fighting a long, endless battle. Mutras, originally a satellite of Lemuria, was developed as a colony planet through terraforming, and then rebelled against its mother planet.
The escalating wave of weapon development, in sync on both planets, led to the creation of "Organic Automated Weapon Production Factories," which were intelligent weapons themselves. As a result, both planets were drawn into another great vortex of war.
All animals, including humans, were captured by these "evil weapons," and one after another were transformed into "demonic" biological weapons. It took only 7 days for the existence of "humans" to disappear from the earth.
Those who had transformed into "demons" continued to weave a history of battle, staking their very existence, without even feeling such questions as "For whom do we fight?" or "For what do we fight?".
However, several years later, this began to unravel with the awakening of the "four" selves. The "demons" rejoiced at the resurrection of beings different from themselves, seeing it as their own future.
However, those who had transformed into "demons," contrary to the joy welling up from the depths of their hearts, began activities to carry out their given missionāthe elimination of "humans."
Now, the final battle begins.
How to Play
Notes on Usage
About Memory Card Backup
This game allows you to easily back up your progress data using a separately sold "memory card."
Please insert the memory card securely into the Neo Geo console's memory card slot and follow the instructions below to save and load game data.
Load (Data Retrieval) Method
If the memory card is correctly set, a "Load Selection Screen" will appear before the game starts.
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Select "YES" with the lever and press the A button to continue playing from your previous save.
Save (Data Recording) Method
If the memory card is correctly set, a "Save Selection Screen" will appear after the game is over.
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Select "YES" with the lever and press the A button to record your progress data up to that point.
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Some software may automatically save during the game.
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Normally, multiple saves for the same game are not possible. If data for the same game is saved on the memory card, the previous data will be automatically erased.
About Card Formatting (Initialization)
New memory cards are not formatted (initialized). Please be sure to format them according to the following procedure before use.
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Correctly set your Neo Geo cassette and memory card into the Neo Geo console.
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While simultaneously pressing the A~D buttons on the 1P controller, press the reset button on the Neo Geo console.
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When the "Data Screen" appears on the TV, select "Format Card" with the lever.
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Press the A button to complete the format.
Memory Card Usage Precautions
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For saving and loading with a memory card, a Neo Geo cassette is required in addition to the Neo Geo main unit set.
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Never insert or remove the memory card or cassette, or turn the main unit's power ON/OFF, during saving or loading.
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When inserting the memory card, make sure the arrow is pointing upwards.
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Memory cards are sold separately. Please purchase and use only those specifically designed for Neo Geo.
Cassette Usage Precautions
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This product is a Neo Geo exclusive game cassette.
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Always turn off the main unit's power when inserting or removing the cassette.
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Cassettes are precision instruments, so avoid using or storing them under strong shock or extreme temperature conditions.
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Never disassemble them.
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Do not touch the terminals with your hands or get them wet.
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Do not wipe the cassette case with chemicals such as thinner.
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When not playing, always unplug the AC adapter from the outlet.
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Connecting the Neo Geo to a projection TV (screen projection type TV) may cause screen burn-in, so do not connect it.
Game Start
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On the title screen, press the Start button on Controller 1 or 2. You can play with the controller you pressed.
Player Select
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After the operation explanation screen, you can select your aircraft.
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From all 6 aircraft, select the one you want to use by moving the lever up and down, and confirm with the A button.
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The operation explanation screen can be skipped by pressing the A button.
Data Load Selection
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If a memory card with Blazing Star data is set, you can play from the stage you last saved.
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To load, select "YES" and confirm with the A button.
Difficulty Setting
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If you start without loading, you can set the game's difficulty.
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The initial setting is "NORMAL", with "EASIEST" being the easiest and "GODLY" being the most difficult.
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Select your preferred difficulty with the lever and confirm with the A button.
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If data is loaded from a memory card, difficulty cannot be set. Difficulty is also saved on the memory card.
About 2P Simultaneous Play and Mid-Game Participation
With two controllers connected, if you press the start button on the controller not being used during 1P play, two-player simultaneous play and mid-game participation are possible.
Mid-game participation is not possible when "PLEASE WAIT" is displayed on the screen.
About Continue
If you lose a player when you have no remaining lives, a continue countdown will be displayed on the screen.
If you press the start button before the count reaches "0", you can resume the game.
Multiplier Up System
If you defeat enemies with the same charge shot, the enemy's score will increase by a multiplier depending on the number of enemies defeated.
However, if you break it, no matter how many you defeat, only a uniform multiplier will be applied.
The number of enemies defeated by a charge shot is displayed on the screen as the HIT count.
Play Message
During the game, when items appear, messages are displayed on the screen.
Depending on how you play, messages of praise or criticism may also be displayed.
Controls
Select Button
Pauses/unpauses the game.
Select Button + Start Button
Performs a soft reset.
Start Button
Starts the game. Allows joining mid-game.
Control Lever
Moves your character. Selects items.
A Button
Fires various shots. Confirms items.
B Button
Breaks a charge shot. Cancels items.
Pressing the A button repeatedly
Fires a normal shot.
Pressing the A button rapidly
Fires a rapid shot.
Holding down the A button for a while, then releasing it
Fires a charge shot.
During a charge shot, pressing the B button
Changes the charge shot.
Items & Weapons
Replay
If you get first place in the score ranking, your play will become a play demo, and various play data will be displayed.
Power-Up
Various shots power up, and bonus points are awarded when taken at maximum level.
Bonus Jewel
Bonus points are awarded, and the base score increases every 8 items collected.
Rate Up Angel
While captured, enemies defeated with normal and rapid shots will have their multiplier applied, which varies depending on the angel's color.
Lucky Panel
A panel consisting of the 5 letters L, U, C, K, Y; collect all 5 in one stage for a high score.
Decoy Item (2P Only)
When taken, 100% of enemies will target you, and bonus points are awarded while you are being targeted.
Stealth Item (2P Only)
When taken, 100% of enemies will no longer target you, and its effect can be transferred to the opponent.
Enemies & Characters
HELLHOUND
Speed and equipment are standard machines. Homing missiles are also equipped, making it a basic standard model.
WINDINA
Slow speed but wide range attack possible, making it a machine for beginners. Charge shots explode when they hit enemies, acting as a barrier.
ARYUSTAILM
It's fast and has a unique power-up. The charge shot can only attack at close range, but it's perfect for earning points.
PEPLOS
Its speed is the fastest, but it doesn't power up at all and has low basic attack power. It is a special machine for enthusiasts.
DINO135
It has low basic performance and fires aćÆć»ć®ćććć£ć¼ćøć·ć§ćć. Depending on your technique, it's a machine for skilled players that can be strong or weak.
Dino 246
This is the machine from the previous work, 'Pulstar.' When powered up, it gains a Voyager, an Io, and homing missiles, making it invincible. An incredibly powerful machine equipped with Voyager!
Kaoru Yamazaki (Yamazaki Kaoru)
A 20-year-old female, serious, hardworking, and dedicated, with a tendency to be a clean freak. She is the protagonist of 'Pulstar' and a Second Lieutenant in the Earth Federation Space Force.
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