Side Arms Special

a.k.a. Hyper Dyne Sidearms Special - Before Christ / サイドアームスペシャル

published by NEC Avenue in 1989-12-15, developed by Capcom, running on PC Engine CD
type: shooter
genre: Science Fiction, Scrolling shooter
perspective: side view
player options: single player
languages: eng
3.7/5

Personal review

A few months after the HuCard release, this special CD version was released. There are two noteworthy differences. One is the full CD-Audio music and the other one is an extra game mode called "Before Christ" which changes the weapons and the weapon upgrade system (you have a beam weapon like in R-Type for example) and also changed a few different bosses. What I really missed is a new intro or other spectacular cut-scenes.

# 2008-07-17 16:59:52

Official description

It is light years into the future and there is trouble in your sector. The galaxy is being threatened by an unknown nemesis from a distant black hole and you, Earth's lone, Interstellar Warrior must stop the terrible destruction at hand. Armed only with your government issued sidearm you must use your brains as well as your brawn to avoid ambushes, collect treasures and expand your arsenal of weaponry in preparation for your ultimate battle with the dreaded Nemesis 10.

# 2017-06-15 17:56:25 - official description

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External reviews (4) - average: 73.8% - median: 75%

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Génération 4 (001-082)fr201990-0370/10070%
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Joystickfr41990-0485/10085%
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Micro News 6-44fr321990-04-014/580%
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Tilt 39-113fr831990-1112/2060%
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