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Xenon 2: Megablast

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Also known as
Xenon 2 Xenon II ゼノン2

This vertical shooter challenges you to earn cash, upgrade your ship, and defeat waves of enemies and bosses.

Xenon 2: Megablast was originally released in 1989 for the Amiga and Atari ST. The DOS version was released in 1990 by Image Works/Mirrorsoft.

About Xenon 2: Megablast

Xenon 2: Megablast is a vertical shooter where players navigate through multiple stages. Each level concludes with a confrontation against a boss, following encounters with numerous enemy waves.

Destroying these enemies provides currency, which can be spent at an in-game shop called Colin's Bargain Basement. Here, funds are exchanged for ship enhancements, including improved weaponry, increased speed, and stronger defenses. Certain power-ups are also available to collect directly during gameplay.

The visual design shifts between organic environments in the initial stages and more mechanical adversaries later on. Navigation includes some confined, maze-like areas where pressing the down key will cause the ship to reverse its scrolling direction.

Xenon 2: Megablast Screenshots

10 images
Title screen
Main menu
Ingame
Ingame
Level 1 Boss
Level 2 starts with huge fly-like creatures
Level 2 - Boss 1
In the second part of level 2, enemies come larger in numbers
Approaching the big surprise at the end of level 2
Voila! A huge spider queen appears.