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UN Squadron

Released in 1990

Developer: Capcom
Manufacturer: Capcom
Distributor: Capcom

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Game Summary

Fight for the UN by choosing three jets. An F-16, A-10 and F14(?) Many optional weapons throughout.

Hardware Info

Controls: 1 Joystick / Button(s)
Horizontal-mounted Raster monitor
384 x 224 Resolution
Colors: 2048 Color

Additional Hardware Info (from Mame)

68000 cpu @ 10 Mhz
Z80 cpu @ 4 Mhz
YM-2151 audio @ 3 Mhz
OKI6295 audio

Hardware Platform

Capcom System 1

Mame ROMs

unsquad, UN Squadron (US)
area88, Area 88 (Japan)

Game Details

Side-scroller airline shooter. Drop bombs, shoot planes/helicopters/whatever.

Also known as Area 88 in Japan, based on the famous manga that have been published by Viz Communications in the US. One of the first known manga-based video games that has been ported to the US.

control panel

cabinet photo

title screen

gameplay screen

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Coinop.org Member Ratings / Comments

by DrCerebro. Comment: "This is an unforgetable classic. Wow! One of the best games for those who really like a challenge. " 2003-12-04 15:18:49Z

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This game page was created 8/3/1998 12:00:00 AM and last updated 6/28/2000 10:27:33 AM