Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad
| Shock Troopers | |
|---|---|
|
Arcade flyer | |
| Developer(s) | Saurus |
| Publisher(s) | SNK |
| Director(s) | Yasushi Okahara |
| Producer(s) | Nobuyuki Tanaka |
| Designer(s) | Kenji Ishimoto |
| Composer(s) |
Masahiko Hataya Masaki Kase |
| Platform(s) | Arcade, Virtual Console, PlayStation Network |
| Release date(s) |
1998
Virtual Console
Computers |
| Genre(s) | Run and gun |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, two-player co-op |
| Cabinet | Upright |
| Arcade system | Neo-Geo |
| Display | Raster, 304 x 224 pixels (horizontal), 4096 colors |
Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad is a run and gun arcade game developed by Saurus and published by SNK in 1998. It has no connection with the first Shock Troopers game. 2nd Squad was re-released for the Wii's Virtual Console service in the North American region in 2012.[1] SNK Playmore released it for iOS, Linux and Windows via Humble Bundle and Steam in 2016.[2][3]
Gameplay
The gameplay system has been drastically changed because only four characters are selectable and there is no team mode from the first Shock Troopers. The graphics use pre-rendered sprites and the action is more violent. A major new feature is an ability to ride some vehicles, as in the Metal Slug games.
Reception
Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad for the Neo Geo was given a positive review by Classic Game Room despite being considered not as good as its predecessor.[4] According to Hardcore Gaming 101, "Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad is often viewed as a disappointing follow up the original. Just like with Gunstar Super Heroes, Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad really only makes the mistake of sharing its name with a superior game. If judged by itself, it is really a great game and if it had been released as a stand alone with a different name, it would be recognized as such, rather than as an inferior sequel."[5] The Virtual Console release of the game received a score of 7/10 from Nintendo Life.[6]
References
- ↑ "Shock Troopers 2nd Squad". Nintendo.com. Nintendo of America. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ↑ "SHOCK TROOPERS on Steam". Store.steampowered.com. 2016-05-18. Retrieved 2016-08-03.
- ↑ "The Humble Store: Great games. Fantastic prices. Support charity". Humblebundle.com. Retrieved 2016-08-03.
- ↑ "Classic Game Room - SHOCK TROOPERS: 2nd SQUAD review for Neo-Geo". YouTube. 2013-08-11. Retrieved 2016-08-03.
- ↑ "Shock Troopers". Hardcore Gaming 101. 2007-09-18. Retrieved 2016-08-03.
- ↑ Dillard, Corbie (2013-01-08). "Shock Troopers 2nd Squad Review - Neo Geo". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2016-08-03.