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Andro Dunos (Arcade, 1992) – Demo and playthrough

January 3, 2026January 3, 2026 Facínora Leave a comment
Andro Dunos (Arcade, 1992) – Demo and playthrough

Andro Dunos, with its demos, cutscenes, and a playthrough of this 1992 shmup that resembles classics such as R-Type and Darius, while bringing its own concepts, such as the different weapon configurations system switchable by players in-game.

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Ghost Pilots (1991) – Demos and stress-free gameplay

November 28, 2025November 28, 2025 Facínora Leave a comment
Ghost Pilots (1991) – Demos and stress-free gameplay

Demos and a stress-free gameplay session on Ghost Pilots, a 1991 vertical-scrolling shoot ’em up by SNK similar to Capcom’s 19xx shooters and a follow-up to Sky Adventure (1989). It puts players in hydroplanes against Axis forces during World War II.

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Alpha Mission II (1991) – Attract mode and gameplay [Arcade]

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Alpha Mission II (1991) – Attract mode and gameplay [Arcade]

Attract mode (demo) and gameplay of the arcade version of Alpha Mission II, a SNK’s vertical-scrolling shoot ’em up from 1991 where space fighters defend humanity against hostile alien forces. It’s also the sequel to Alpha Mission (ASO: Armored Scrum Object).

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Last Resort (1992) – Demo & quickplay

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Last Resort (1992) – Demo & quickplay

Demo and quickplay of Last Resort (1992), a SNK’s cyberpunk-themed shoot ’em up inspired by R-Type that puts you in command of advanced spaceships to face hordes of mechanical and organic enemies in urban settings and devastated landcapes.

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Xexex (Orius) demos and quickplay of the arcade version of this 1991 shoot ’em up

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Xexex (Orius) demos and quickplay of the arcade version of this 1991 shoot ’em up

Demos (attract mode) and a quick gameplay of Xexex (Orius), a refined old-school shoot ’em up by Konami inspired by classics like R-Type, Gradius, and X Multiply that was released in 1991. A cult classic considered the spiritual predecessor to Axelay.

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