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ImageFight

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Also known as
Image Fight アーケードアーカイブス イメージファイト イメージファイト

A top-down vertical shooter where you pilot the OF-1 fighter, collect power-ups from containers, and battle to reclaim a conquered moon base.

Image Fight was originally released in arcades by Irem in 1988. The NES/Famicom version was released in Japan on March 16, 1990. The legacy year 1988 refers to the arcade original, not the NES platform version.


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About ImageFight

Image Fight is a vertically scrolling shooter viewed from above. Players control the OF-1 fighter, a craft designed with variable speed settings and configurable armaments.

The setting involves a galactic threat from an alien force that has seized a lunar base. This occupation positions Earth as the next target, making the OF-1 humanity's final defensive measure.

Gameplay consists of navigating through levels filled with hostile entities. These include ships, stationary turrets, and robotic units that employ both projectile attacks and physical collisions. To enhance their fighter's capabilities, players must first destroy specific green containers to release power-ups. These items can provide auxiliary pods, alternate weapon systems, multidirectional firing options, or improvements to speed and firepower.

ImageFight Screenshots

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Title screen
So, I guess everything is... OK!
The first stage
Hey, I don't want candies
A forest stage. Look at that upgrade!
On every platform there is a pesky robot. Not to mention all those ships shooting at me...
Those five green containers will turn into power-ups if you destroy them!
You are approaching a base which is defended by turrets
Trying to get between the two dangerous places...
Whoa! Now THAT's a power-up! Shoot simultaneously in two directions