Port

Thunder Force IV

1996 · Sega Saturn · Shooter

About this game

A port of the masterpiece Genesis/Mega Drive shooter Thunder Force IV, released for the Sega Saturn in 1996 as part of the compilation Thunder Force Gold Pack II. This port removes all slowdown, allows voice clips to play along with the music, and saves your high scores.

Known as Thunder Force IV outside of North America. You must lead the battle against the evil Lohun Empire. Their computer system is poised to destroy your Galaxy Federation's defenses. Lead the attack on their heavily defended military planet. Knock out the planet's command center to pave the way for the invasion force. Take the fight underwater to destroy massive marine battlecruisers. Launch magnetically-charged photon blasts at alien bio-machines. Twist through the labyrinthine structure of the enemy's Bio-Base. There you'll meet your final objective, the destructive regenerating computer. Cut loose with the Thunder Sword, your most powerful energy beam, as you battle this ultimate weapon!