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S.C.A.T.: Special Cybernetic Attack Team

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Also known as
Action in New York Final Mission

Control a cyborg with a jetpack and orbiting cannons to stop an alien invasion across five stages.

S.C.A.T.: Special Cybernetic Attack Team was released for the NES in North America in June 1990 by Natsume. The game was also released in Europe in 1991 as Action in New York, but the earliest commercial release of this NES version was 1990. No earlier platform version exists; the game was developed specifically for NES.


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About S.C.A.T.: Special Cybernetic Attack Team

S.C.A.T. is a side-scrolling shooter set in a 2029 where New York City lies in ruins. An alien leader named Supreme Commander Vile Malmort has constructed an Astrotube linking the city to his orbital base, posing an existential threat. The player controls one of two cyborg soldiers, Arnold or Sigourney, who can be played solo or cooperatively.

Gameplay revolves around navigating five stages using a jet pack for omnidirectional flight. The primary offensive tools are two orbiting cannons, which can be configured to fire in a fixed pattern or a single direction. Defeating the invasion is a challenging task, as players begin with a limited number of lives, though continues are unlimited. Collectible power-ups provide new weapon types or restore health during the mission.

S.C.A.T.: Special Cybernetic Attack Team Screenshots

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Title Screen (Japanese version)
Title Screen (US version)
Title Screen (European version)
The earth is under attack!
Two-player mode
Shoot the grey capsules to collect bonuses
First boss
These enemies can stretch to reach you almost anywhere on the screen.