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BreakThru

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Also known as
BreakThru: The Arcade Game Johnny Turbo's Arcade: BreakThru Kyōkō Toppa Retro Classix: BreakThru 強行突破

A side-scrolling vehicle shooter where you race, jump, and blast through enemy defenses to recover a stolen jet fighter.

BreakThru was originally released in arcades in 1986 by Data East. The NES version was released in North America in 1987 by Data East USA.

About BreakThru

BreakThru is a side-scrolling shooter where the player controls a vehicle. The objective involves navigating through enemy territory to retrieve a stolen jet fighter.

Opposition comes in various forms, including soldiers, mines, and different types of vehicles and aircraft. Environmental hazards such as rocket attacks and falling rocks also present a challenging obstacle during the mission.

The journey to reclaim the aircraft spans five distinct environments: mountains, a bridge, plains, a city, and finally an airfield.

BreakThru Screenshots

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Title screen
The mission map
Beginning the mountain mission.
Shooting some crates.
Try to avoid the mines or just destroy them.
Jumping helps here...
Enemy vehicle ahead!