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Front Line

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A vertically scrolling action game where you infiltrate enemy territory, fight through varied terrain, and destroy a fortress.

Front Line was originally released in arcades by Taito in 1982. The NES version was released in Japan on August 26, 1988, and in North America in 1988, making 1988 the earliest commercial release year for the NES platform version.

About Front Line

Front Line presents a vertical scrolling action experience where the player advances through hostile environments. The objective involves penetrating enemy lines to assault a fortress, with terrain such as jungles and deserts impeding movement.

Opposition includes soldiers and armored vehicles, which can be engaged using a machine gun and grenades. Occasionally, an abandoned tank becomes available for use, providing a tactical advantage. The game supports either one or two players and offers four selectable skill levels, making the experience adjustable from fair to challenging.

Upon destroying the fortress at a level's conclusion, the game cycles back to the beginning at an increased difficulty, creating a repeating loop of progressively harder missions.

Front Line Screenshots

10 images
Title screen
The mission begins.
Enemies can come from all sides.
The player can walk in all directions.
An enemy gets killed.
Found a tank.
Riding inside a tank.
Driving over grass.
Mutual death
Fortress