December 5, 1986
Silpheed
Release date
December 5, 1986
Developer
Publisher
Genre
Mode(s)
Single-player
Summary
The earth-based "Grayzon" computer defense system has been 'net-jacked'. Mankind's future in space is in your hands! This highly modified SA-77 "Silpheed" tactical fighter spacecraft is up to the challenge... are you? The best space-shooter ever, 11 fast, tough, action-filled battle stages. Amazingly detailed polygon graphics and CD quality music and sound. Left and right main weapons, plus choice of optional weapons systems: Graviton Bomb, EM Defense System, Photon Torpedo or Anti-Matter Bomb.
Silpheed Trailer
Critic Reviews2
EGGCONSOLE SILPHEED PC-8801mkIISR is a bit too retro to wholeheartedly enjoy nowadays but it's great that we can actually play this long-lost shmup gem despite the fact that it hasn't aged all that well.
January 14, 2024
That familiar shooting gameplay and cool presentation make Silpheed the perfect choice for those looking to dip their toes into the EGGCONSOLE waters. Sure, it doesn’t hold a candle to a modern shooter, but it doesn’t look bad by any means and it plays quite well. The difficulty is smooth enough that you probably don’t even need to use save states and the rewind feature, but those are there if you want. A very cool game for its era and I’m glad we’re able to play it on the Switch.
January 4, 2024