Galaxy Force II [Super Deluxe model] (c) 1988 Sega.
A superb sprite-scaling shoot-em-up from Sega, in which a single player must battle their way through a number of superbly rendered, space-themed levels. Action switches between open space battles and planet-based levels; with tight, enemy packed tunnel sections (enemy bases) seperating each level.
Galaxy Force II took the space-based shooting action of 1985's 'Space Harrier' and, to a lesser degree, 'After Burner' and improved upon both in every conceivable way. The game's pace is much slower paced than either 'Space Harrier' or 'After Burner', making game progression more a result of actual skill than the blind luck often associated with those earlier titles.
Elements of Galaxy Force II were also influenced by several NON-shooting Sega games; in particular the branching roads of 1986's 'Out Run'. At the end of each of Galaxy Force II's stages, after the player has fought through the end-of-level 'enemy fortress'; are tunnel sections offering a choice of left or right. Again, the choice made dictates which level the player tackles next.
Galaxy Force II also demonstrated just how far Sega could push its then legendary sprite scaling technonolgy, with the visual rendition of some levels - such as when the player is flying above the surface of a volcanic planet, complete with solar flares and volcanic eruptions - being nothing short of spectacular.

>>> TECHNICAL DETAILS
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This Super deluxe model is a large simulator, with the player seated in front of the large monitor. Both cabinet and monitor tilt 45 degrees to the left or the right depending upon the player's chosen fight path.
Dimensions (cm) : W284 x D284 x H186
Sega Y Board hardware
Main CPU : (3x) 68000 (@ 12.5 Mhz)
Sound CPU : Z80 (@ 4 Mhz)
Sound Chips : YM2151 (@ 4 Mhz), Sega (@ 4 Mhz)
Screen orientation : Horizontal
Video resolution : 320 x 224 pixels
Screen refresh : 60.00 Hz
Palette colors : 24576
Players : 1
Control : stick
Buttons : 2

>>> TRIVIA
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Also released as 'Galaxy Force II [Deluxe model]'.
Pony Canyon / Scitron released a limited-edition soundtrack album for this game (G.S.M. SEGA 1 - D28B0002) on 07/07/1988.

>>> GAME SERIES
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1. Galaxy Force (1988)
2. Galaxy Force II [Deluxe model] (1988)
2. Galaxy Force II [Super Deluxe model] (1988)

>>> DESIGNERS / PROGRAMMERS / STAFF
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Designer : Kondo Masaki
Main programmer : Katsumi Sachiko
Support programmers : Eishi Kawatake, Maki Yokata
Music composers : Koichi Namiki (Micky/Pritty K.N.), Katsuhiro Hayashi (Funky K.H.)

>>> GAME PORTS TO OTHER SYSTEMS
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* Consoles :
Sega Master System (1989)
Sega Mega Drive (1990)
Sega Saturn (1998, 'Sega Ages')
Sony PlayStation 2 [SLPM 62766] (Jul.2007, 'Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol.30')
* Computers :
FM Towns PC (1990)
Commodore Amiga (1990)

>>> OTHER GAME RESOURCES
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Game's rom.
Machine's picture.