Assault Suits Valken

Game Details:

Assault Suits Valken(released in North America as Cybernator) is a representative work of the classic mecha action series, combining side-scrolling shooting, platform jumping, and story progression. The game is set in the distant future, where two superpowers on Earth are engaged in an all-out war. Players play as Jake Brain, an elite mecha pilot, who pilots the "Assault Suit" to participate in crucial battles.

Game features include:

• Diverse combat scenarios, from ground warfare to space warfare;
• Upgradable weapon systems, including Gatling guns, rocket launchers, lasers, etc.;
• Multi-stage missions and story branches, some choices will affect the game's ending;
• Highly polished pixel art and stunning BGM.

Editor's Recommendation:

If you are fond of "hardcore mecha science fiction," "future warfare," and "action shooting" games, then Assault Suits Valken is definitely worth a try. Although the overall pace of the game is fast-paced and the difficulty is high, each advancement is full of challenges and a sense of accomplishment. Especially in today's context of the "Metroidvania" and retro action style revival, its combat design and level composition are still not outdated.

Recommended for players who like the Contra, Metal Slug, and Super Robot Wars series, and also suitable for old players who miss the golden age of the SNES to relive the classics.

Game Guide:

First Level: Moon Base Invasion

• Get familiar with attack and defense operations as soon as possible at the beginning, and use the jet to quickly avoid anti-aircraft guns;
• For the first BOSS, it is recommended to keep a medium distance and continue shooting with the main gun, while paying attention to the counterattack of the ground soldiers.

Second Level: Underwater Base Destruction Mission

• Pay attention to the impact of underwater gravity on jumping and jetting;
• Rocket launchers are extremely effective against underwater enemies, use them immediately after collecting;
• The BOSS in this level needs to attack its upper core, try to stick to the wall and climb to avoid torpedoes.

Third Level: Space Battleship Siege

• There are many and scattered enemies in the spatial environment, it is recommended to clear the ground first and then advance layer by layer;
• Picking up electromagnetic shock waves can temporarily paralyze enemy aircraft, and it is more effective to cooperate with the main gun to attack.

Final Level: Enemy Headquarters and Final Battle

• It is recommended to upgrade armor and shields after strengthening the later weapons;
• The final BOSS has three stages of attack, pay attention to its rapid sprint and full-screen firepower;
• It is recommended to save powerful weapons for the last stage.

Tips for Completing the Game:

• Reasonably switch between main and sub-weapons to deal with different terrains and enemies;
• Make good use of defense and short-burst jumps to avoid taking damage;
• Some tasks can trigger side quests, which have an impact on the game's ending.