Thunder Dragon
| Thunder Dragon | |
|---|---|
| Developer | NMK |
| Publisher | Tecmo |
| Platform | Arcade |
| Release | |
| Genre | Scrolling shooter |
| Modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
Thunder Dragon[a] is a 1991 vertically scrolling shooter video game developed by NMK and published by Tecmo for arcades. It was released in North America in August 1991 and Japan in September 1991.[1] Hamster Corporation acquired the game's rights through their purchase of NMK's intellectual property, releasing the game as part of their Arcade Archives series for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in March 2021.[2][3] A sequel, Thunder Dragon 2, was released in October 1993.[4][5]
Gameplay
The player controls the titular attack helicopter who attempts to thwart the schemes of mad scientists by defeating their creations.[3] The helicopter can utilize a mix of four types of ammunition as well as bombs to defeat enemies while avoiding attacks. Various collectible items float around the player, granting extra points which increase after being shot. The game ends after completing 8 levels and defeating their boss enemies.[6]
Notes
References
- ^ Akagi, Masumi (October 13, 2006). アーケードTVゲームリスト国内•海外編(1971-2005) [Arcade TV Game List: Domestic • Overseas Edition (1971-2005)] (in Japanese). Japan: Amusement News Agency. pp. 22, 138. ISBN 978-4990251215.
- ^ "『作戦名ラグナロク』や『はちゃめちゃファイター』など、ハムスターがNMKの権利を取得". ファミ通.com (in Japanese). June 29, 2017. Archived from the original on March 15, 2018. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ a b Doolan, Liam (March 11, 2021). "Thunder Dragon Brings More Shoot 'Em Up Action To The Switch This Week". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on October 6, 2025. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ McFerran, Damien (February 9, 2022). "Classic Coin-Op Thunder Dragon 2 Blasts Off On Switch This Week". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on June 25, 2025. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ Akagi, Masumi (October 13, 2006). アーケードTVゲームリスト国内・海外編 (1971–2005) [Arcade TV Game List: Domestic • Overseas Edition (1971-2005)] (in Japanese). Japan: Amusement News Agency. pp. 21–22. ISBN 978-4990251215.
- ^ "『アケアカ サンダードラゴン』Switch、PS4で3月11日に配信決定。1991年にNMKから発売されたシューティングゲーム | ゲーム・エンタメ最新情報のファミ通.com". ファミ通.com (in Japanese). March 10, 2021. Archived from the original on March 31, 2025. Retrieved February 6, 2026.