PC Denjin – Punkic Cyborgs (Japan)

Gameplay

You steer Zonk through enemy formations while keeping fire on the targets ahead. Weapon pickups replace his current attack, and holding a shot charges a stronger version. Charging for longer also gives access to a powerful bomb attack. These options make the timing of an attack relevant even when the screen is full of smaller enemies. Smiling face items build toward the arrival of a helper, which follows Zonk and adds supporting fire. Collecting more faces can combine the two characters into a hybrid form with a different attack and temporary invulnerability. That progression makes collecting items a major part of each stage. You still need to leave room to dodge while pursuing them, since a useful pickup can sit in a dangerous flight path. Larger enemies test both your movement and the weapon combination you have assembled.

Good to know

The Japan label identifies Japanese text and menus in this regional release.