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Earthion

Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems. Guide space fighter pilot Azusa Takanashi in her fight to repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth.

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Return to the genesis of 16-bit gaming with Ancient's brand new shoot 'em up, Earthion!

Yuzo Koshiro’s Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems by legendary Japanese developer Ancient Corporation.

Guide space fighter pilot Azusa Takanashi, through eight chaotic levels, each with their own unique environment, enemies, and boss fights, to repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth.

Legends of the 16-bit era return

Instrumental in the creation of some of the 16-bit era’s most defining games, Ancient Corporation and Yuzo Koshiro return to their roots after three decades to deliver a generation-defining experience and an unforgettable fight among the stars.

Classic Arcade Shooter Action

Strap in and deploy a devastating arsenal as you fight your way through eight chaotic levels, each with unique environments, enemies and boss fights. Beat the game on Hotshot difficulty, up the ante in Challenge mode and become a flying ace to claim your spot in the online leaderboard*.

Original Soundtrack by Yuzo Koshiro

With an original soundtrack from one of the most renowned composers of the 16-bit era, Earthion offers a truly immersive audio experience featuring 27 original tracks and incredible soundscape of effects to transport you back to a golden age of retro gaming

Developed natively for classic 16-bit hardware

Developed to run natively for 16-bit hardware, pushing the original system to its absolute limits while ported to modern platforms with meticulous care, Earthion offers great quality of life features, including highly customizable scanline configurations to give an authentic retro experience on modern displays*.

About Ancient Corp

Ancient Corporation is a Tokyo, Japan-based development studio founded by renowned game music composer Yuzo Koshiro. With over 35 years of experience in game development, Ancient has become a pioneer of 2D action experiences, having produced beloved classic hit titles such as Streets of Rage 2, Sonic the Hedgehog on Game Gear, and more. Earthion represents Ancient’s first 2D shooter game, and its first Mega Drive title since Beyond Oasis, which was released back in 1995.

*Feature not available for Mega Drive/Genesis editions of Earthion.

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