EGGCONSOLE ZANAC EX MSX2

This is a vertically scrolling SF shooting game released in Japan by COMPILE in1987
Story-wise it serves as a sequel to the MSX version of“ ZANAC” with players piloting the cutting-edge AFX-6502“ ZANAC” to battle against organic intelligence The AFX-6502“ ZANAC” is equipped with both a standard shot and special weapons By collecting numbered chips that appear during combat players can switch special shots and by collecting the same chip consecutively they can enhance their special shots
The variety of special shots includes piercing rounds that take down multiple enemies in a row omnidirectional shots that fire in eight directions common in shooting games as well as defensive barriers vibrating shots that move rapidly left and right and rotating shots that spin quickly around the player s ship Whether switching between different shots depending on the situation or focusing on strengthening a preferred special shot players can tailor their playstyle for an optimal experience
A defining feature of this game is the ALC Auto Level Control system In ZANAC EX the intensity of enemy attacks dynamically adjusts based on how players progress through battles Destroying enemy fortresses or shooting down reconnaissance units for example weakens enemy assaults This system ensures that every playthrough unfolds differently keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging
Steam Version Features
Achievements supported
Score Attack mode leaderboards supported
Leaderboards support replay playback
Score Attack time limit80 minutes
Score Attack with Replay Leaderboards
Don t just see the scores watch how they were made
Every leaderboard entry includes a full replay of the run
Study the best players learn their routes and challenge the rankings yourself
How to Toggle Full Screen Mode
Press Alt Enter to switch between Full Screen and Window Mode
In Steam Big Picture Mode the game runs in Full Screen only
Controls
This game can be played with an Xbox PlayStation Nintendo Switch controller or with a PC keyboard
For the best experience we recommend playing with a controller
Please note that keyboard behavior changes depending on whether a controller is connected
When no controller is connected PC keyboard controls
Z X A S Xbox controller A B X Y
Q W Xbox controller LB RB
12 Xbox controller LT RT Speed Change Virtual Keyboard
34 Xbox controller LS RS Virtual Keyboard Settings
Esc Xbox controller View Rewind
Space Xbox controller Menu Pause Menu
When a controller is connected
The PC keyboard functions as the same input as the virtual keyboard