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'''Sinistron''' is a [[scrolling shooter|side-scrolling, ship based shooter]] that was released for the [[TurboGrafx-16]] in 1991. |
'''Sinistron''' is a [[scrolling shooter|side-scrolling, ship based shooter]] that was released for the [[TurboGrafx-16]] in 1991. |
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==Story== |
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A massive bio-organic entity is approaching the solar system. Your ship is the last one remaining that stands a chance of defeating the Sinistron. |
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==Gameplay== |
==Gameplay== |
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The game is notable, among other things, for the ajustable armored jaws of the player's spacecraft. Opening the invincible jaws of the ship increases the spread of the player's shots but exposes the vulnerable cockpit. |
The game is notable, among other things, for the ajustable armored jaws of the player's spacecraft. Opening the invincible jaws of the ship increases the spread of the player's shots but exposes the vulnerable cockpit. |
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Five [[power-ups]] exist in the game. The Vulcan flame cannon, crystal-pulse laser, and CHAOS missiles are weapon upgrades. There are also speed upgrades and invincible plasma droids |
Five [[power-ups]] exist in the game. The Vulcan flame cannon, crystal-pulse laser, and CHAOS (homing) missiles are weapon upgrades. There are also speed upgrades and invincible plasma droids to flank your ship, which you can have up to two of. The plasma droids can absorb enemy pellets and will even damage enemies they come into contact with. |
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The ship's charge-up attack releases a circular wave of force that will damage all enemies in a radius around the ship. |
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''Sinistron'' has six stages of quickly increasing difficulty. The last two stages taking place inside the Sinistron creature itself. The stages are: |
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Sinistron has only six levels, but has a steep increase in difficulty after the second level. |
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*Mechanical Stage |
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*Gas Tunnel Stage |
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*Biological Stage |
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*Deep Space Stage |
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*Organs Stage |
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*Cerebral Cortex Stage |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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Revision as of 20:00, 10 March 2007
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| Developer(s) | IGS (Information Global Service) |
| Publisher(s) | NEC |
| Platform(s) | TurboGrafx-16 |
| Release | 1991 |
| Genre(s) | Scrolling shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
Sinistron is a side-scrolling, ship based shooter that was released for the TurboGrafx-16 in 1991.
Story
A massive bio-organic entity is approaching the solar system. Your ship is the last one remaining that stands a chance of defeating the Sinistron.
Gameplay
The game is notable, among other things, for the ajustable armored jaws of the player's spacecraft. Opening the invincible jaws of the ship increases the spread of the player's shots but exposes the vulnerable cockpit.
Five power-ups exist in the game. The Vulcan flame cannon, crystal-pulse laser, and CHAOS (homing) missiles are weapon upgrades. There are also speed upgrades and invincible plasma droids to flank your ship, which you can have up to two of. The plasma droids can absorb enemy pellets and will even damage enemies they come into contact with.
The ship's charge-up attack releases a circular wave of force that will damage all enemies in a radius around the ship.
Sinistron has six stages of quickly increasing difficulty. The last two stages taking place inside the Sinistron creature itself. The stages are:
- Mechanical Stage
- Gas Tunnel Stage
- Biological Stage
- Deep Space Stage
- Organs Stage
- Cerebral Cortex Stage
External links
- TurboPlay issue #5 from the TurboPlay magazine archives, featuring six pages of Sinistron info
- Sinistron at MobyGames