Game Details

Salamander Cover

Salamander

Genres: Shooter, Arcade

Released on: Wii, PC (Microsoft Windows), Wii U, MSX

Publisher: Konami

Themes: Action, Science fiction

Game Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative

Perspective: Side view

Platform Release Dates:
Platform Release Date
MSX December 31, 1987
Wii January 12, 2010
PC (Microsoft Windows) May 19, 2015
Wii U July 20, 2016

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About:

The MSX port of Salamander (æ˛™įž…æ›ŧ蛇, Saramanda) is significantly different from the original and any other ports. New to this port is a graphical introduction that introduces human pilots for each ship, as well as names for each stage. The levels are notably longer than the arcade original, and the player is forced to start from a pre-defined checkpoint upon death of either pilot, instead of starting where he left off. After level two, the player can choose the order of the next three stages. In addition, the player can collect "E" capsules by destroying certain enemies. Collecting fifteen will permanently upgrade one of the available weapons on the power-up bar. Some weapons allow the player ships to merge, one player controlling movements and the second player controlling weapons. Instead of the Vic Viper and the Lord British Space Destroyer, the ships are known as the Sabel Tiger and the Thrasher; piloted by human characters named Iggy Rock and Zowie Scott. The story takes place in the year 6709 A.D and has 2 different endings. The MSX version was re-released for the Wii's Virtual Console in Japan on January 12, 2010. It was later released for the Wii U's Virtual Console on July 20, 2016. They were also made available for the Project EGG on Windows Store on May 19, 2015.

Story:

No storyline available