Zero Wing

Zero Wing is a side scrolling shooter. The player operates a ZIG escape pod after the main vessel is destroyed by CATS, a cyborg antagonist with global conquest as its objective.

Its arsenal includes three distinct weapon types, which are color coded and can be powered up through collecting sequential upgrades. A defining mechanic involves a traction beam that can capture an enemy and then launch it to destroy other foes.

The European PAL release is noted for a specific English translation error. The phrase "All your base are belong to us" from this version later gained significant recognition online.