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Forgotten Worlds

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Also known as
Lost Worlds フォゴッテンワールド

Control a rotating satellite to fire at aliens, earn money from kills, and buy upgrades between levels.

Forgotten Worlds was originally released in arcades in 1988. The Sega Genesis/Mega Drive version was released in 1989.

About Forgotten Worlds

Forgotten Worlds is a side scrolling shooter where players control a jet pack equipped soldier. The protagonist, one of two muscular characters, must defend the planet from an alien invasion.

Combat involves a unique aiming system where a satellite orbits the character, determining the direction of fire independently of movement. Defeated enemies leave behind currency that can be spent between stages. These shops offer various upgrades including new weapons, protective gear, and health restoration items.

Progress through the game is gated by large enemy encounters at the conclusion of each area, which must be defeated to continue.

Forgotten Worlds Screenshots

6 images
Title Screen
Flying around shooting things
Visiting the store can allow you to buy useful items
Shooting those pipes is dangerous
Game Over
The Sound option of the game is not a volume selection, but a BGM player.