Software:List of Xevious video games

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Xevious
Xevious logo.svg
Official series logo.
Genre(s)Vertical-scrolling shooter
Developer(s)Namco, Bandai Namco Entertainment
Publisher(s)Bandai Namco Entertainment
Platform(s)Arcade, Fujitsu FM-7, Apple II, Atari 7800, Atari 8-bit family, Nintendo Entertainment System, Famicom Disk System, Sharp X68000, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, MSX2, TurboGrafx-16, Sharp X1, PlayStation, Windows, Mobile phone, Game Boy Advance, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, Wii U
First releaseXevious
January 1983
Latest releaseXevious Resurrection
January 29, 2009

Xevious[lower-alpha 1] is a Japanese vertical-scrolling shooter video game franchise originally developed by Namco and currently owned by their successor company, Bandai Namco Entertainment. The series debuted in arcades with Xevious in 1983, receiving several ports and sequel games for a number of platforms, the latest being the 2009 PlayStation 3 game Xevious Resurrection, bundled with the arcade compilation Namco Museum Essentials.[1] The series has the player controlling the "Solvalou", a starship that must destroy the Xevious forces, controlled by the supercomputer GAMP. The Solvalou has two weapons, used to combat enemies stationed on the ground and flying through the air.

The original game was developed by Masanobu Endo, who would later create the Babylonian Castle Saga series.[2] The first game in the series was created out of response to Konami's Scramble (1981);[2] early prototypes of the game had the player controlling a helicopter admit the Vietnam War, the title originally known as Cheyenne,[3] however a science fiction theme was soon applied following changes in staff.[3] Although Endo disapproved of sequels to the game, the success prompted Namco to produce followup titles for arcades and home consoles, alongside ports and digital releases.[3]

Xevious was a critical and commercial success in Japan, given several awards and cited as one of the most influential shoot-em-up video games ever created.[4][4] International releases of the game proved to be less of a commercial success, although would still sell a reasonable number of units.[5] The original game would spawn the first video game soundtrack album and gameplay recording,[6] alongside literature, merchandise, and an animated feature film.[7] Several Xevious games would be included in numerous Namco video game compilations, alongside releases on digital storefronts such as Xbox Live Arcade.

List of games

Arcade games

Title Details
Xevious

Original release date(s):[8]
  • JP: January 1983
  • NA: 1983
 Release years by system:
  • 1983 – Arcade (Namco Galaga)
  • 1984 - Family Computer, Fujitsu FM-7, Apple II, Atari 8-bit family
  • 1987 - Commodore 64, Atari 7800, ZX Spectrum, Sharp X68000
  • 1988 - Nintendo Entertainment System
  • 1990 - Famicom Disk System
  • 2001 - Windows
  • 2002 - Mobile phone[9]
  • 2004 - Game Boy Advance (Classic NES Series)[10]
  • 2007 - Xbox 360[11]
  • 2009 - Wii[12]
  • 2013 - Wii U[13]
Notes:
  • A home release for the Atari 2600 was completed, but never released.[14]
  • The Famicom/NES version was the system's first "killer app", going on to sell more than 1 million units.[15][16]


Super Xevious

Original release date(s):
  • JP: December 1984
 Release years by system:
  • 1984 – Arcade (Namco Galaga)
  • 1986 - MZ-2500
  • 1987 - Sharp X68000
Notes:
  • Created to appeal to veteran players of the original.
  • Introduces new enemy types, such as silver Galaxian flagships and fighter jets.[17]


Grobda

Original release date(s):
  • JP: December 1984
  • NA: 1985
 Release years by system:
  • 1984 – Arcade (Namco Super Pac-Man)
  • 1985 - PC-800
  • 1986 - MZ-50, PC-88, X1[18]
  • 2009 - Wii
Notes:
  • Spin-off game that stars an enemy from the original.[19]
  • Directed by Masanobu Endo.[18]


Solvalou

Original release date(s):
  • JP: December 1991
 Release years by system:
  • 1991 - Arcade (Namco System 21)
  • 2009 - Wii[20]
Notes:
  • 3D first-person rail shooter.[21]


Xevious Arrangement

Original release date(s):
  • JP: November 1995
  • NA: 1995
 Release years by system:
  • 1995 - Arcade (Namco NA-1)
  • 1997 - PlayStation
Notes:
  • Released in arcades as part of Namco Classic Collection Vol. 1, alongside the original Xevious and Super Xevious.[22]
  • Later ported over to the PlayStation as part of Xevious 3D/G+.[22]


Xevious 3D/G

Original release date(s):
  • JP: April 1996
  • NA: 1996
 Release years by system:
  • 1996 - Arcade (Namco System 11)
  • 1997 - PlayStation
Notes:
  • 3D overhead game.[23]
  • Was later released onto the PlayStation as Xevious 3D/G, bundled with Xevious, Super Xevious and Xevious Arrangement.[24]


Console games

Title Details
Super Xevious: GAMP no Nazo

Original release date(s):
  • JP: September 19, 1986
 Release years by system:
  • 1986 - Family Computer, Arcade (Nintendo Vs.)
Notes:
  • Not to be confused with Super Xevious.
  • Would later be released in arcades as Vs. Super Xevious.[25]


Xevious: Fardraut Saga

Original release date(s):
  • JP: December 23, 1988
 Release years by system:
  • 1988 - MSX2
  • 1990 - PC-Engine
Notes:
  • Developed by Compile.[26]
  • Includes the original Xevious alongside a brand-new game mode, featuring power-ups and new enemy types.[26]
  • The PC-Engine release was named Xevious: Fardraut Densetsu.[26]


Xevious: Scramble Mission

Original release date(s):[27]
  • JP: June 2006
 Release years by system:
  • 2006 - Plug'n Play (Namco Nostalgia 1)
[27]
Notes:
  • Exclusive to the "plug'n play" system Namco Nostalgia 1.[27]


Xevious Resurrection

Original release date(s):[1]
  • JP: January 29, 2009
  • NA: July 16, 2009
  • EU: April 1, 2010
 Release years by system:
  • 2009 - PlayStation 3
Notes:
  • Exclusive to the game compilation Namco Museum Essentials.
  • Features two-player cooperative play.


Other games

Title Details
Tiny Xevious

Original release date(s):[28]
 Release years by system:
Notes:
  • Released through Japanese computer game publications.[28]


XVM

Original release date(s):
  • JP: March 9, 1990
 Release years by system:
Notes:
  • Exclusive to the Japan-only Disk NG 1 compilation.[29]
  • Carries a more "fantasy"-like setting, with animal-inspired enemies.[29]


3D Machiuke Appli: Xevious

Original release date(s):[30]
  • JP: July 2001
 Release years by system:
  • 2001 - Mobile phone
Notes:
  • Program that features 3D single-shaded models of various Xevious starships.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name


CR Xevious

Original release date(s):
  • JP: September 2003
 Release years by system:
  • 2003 - Arcade
Notes:
  • Pachinko machine produced by Takao.[31]


3D Classics: Xevious

Original release date(s):
  • JP: September 2003
 Release years by system:
  • 2011 - Nintendo 3DS
Notes:
  • Port of Xevious that supports stereoscopic 3D.[32]


Sprite × Xevious

Original release date(s):[33]
  • JP: May 2012
 Release years by system:
Notes:


Notes

  1. ↑ Japanese: ゼビウス Hepburn: Zebiusu

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 ., Spencer. "New Xevious Bundled With PSN Namco Museum". https://www.siliconera.com/2009/01/28/new-xevious-bundled-with-psn-namco-museum/. Retrieved 28 January 2009. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Xevious Interview". http://shmuplations.com/xevious/. Retrieved 1 January 2003. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Gameside vol.23, May 1, 2010, Micro Magazine
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Reader's Choice of Best Game. Gamest. p. 48. ISBN 9784881994290. 
  5. ↑ "Atari Production Numbers Memo". Atari Games. 4 January 2010. Archived from the original on 20 January 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130120084806/http://www.atarigames.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47%3Aatari-production-numbers-memo&catid=5%3Aatari-inter-office-memos&Itemid=5. Retrieved 18 March 2012. 
  6. ↑ The Most Loved Games!! Best 30 Selected By Readers (6th ed.). Gamest. p. 7. 
  7. ↑ Staff, IGN. "Namco Announces Xevious CG Movie". https://www.ign.com/articles/2002/02/08/namco-announces-xevious-cg-movie. Retrieved 8 February 2002. 
  8. ↑ Savorelli, Carlo. "Xevious". Hardcore Gaming 101. http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/xevious/xevious.htm. Retrieved 2010-02-02. 
  9. ↑ "Nours". Namco Ltd.. https://www.bandainamcoent.co.jp/corporate/bnours/nours/vol36/pdf/36_16.pdf. Retrieved 21 May 2019. 
  10. ↑ Harris, Craig. IGN: Xevious (Classic NES Series) Review. June 4, 2004.
  11. ↑ Gerstmann, Jeff. "Xevious Review". https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/xevious-review/1900-6171444/. Retrieved 23 May 2007. 
  12. ↑ "Side-BN". Namco Bandai Games, Inc.. https://www.bandainamcoent.co.jp/cs/side_876/backnumber/pdf51/Side-BN10-19.pdf. Retrieved 3 September 2009. 
  13. ↑ Dillard, Corbie. "Xevious Review (Wii U eShop / NES)". http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/wiiu-eshop/xevious_nes. Retrieved 18 May 2013. 
  14. ↑ Fahey, Mike. "Ancient Atari 2600 Arcade Port Pops Up, And It's So Bad". https://kotaku.com/ancient-atari-2600-arcade-pops-up-and-its-so-bad-1717759403. Retrieved 17 July 2015. 
  15. ↑ "Japan Platinum Game Chart". The Magic Box. http://www.the-magicbox.com/Chart-JPPlatinum.shtml. Retrieved April 22, 2017. 
  16. ↑ Narusawa, 1991, pg. 6
  17. ↑ "Super Xevious". https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9975. Retrieved 22 May 2019. 
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Savorelli, Carlo. "Grobda". http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/grobda/. Retrieved 10 December 2014. 
  19. ↑ "Grobda". https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=8015. Retrieved 6 May 2019. 
  20. ↑ Fahey, Mike. "Wii Virtual Console Goes To The Arcade". https://kotaku.com/wii-virtual-console-goes-to-the-arcade-5183950. Retrieved 25 March 2009. 
  21. ↑ "Solvalou". https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9618. Retrieved 6 May 2019. 
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 Savorelli, Carlo. "Xevious Arrangement". http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/xevious-arrangement/. Retrieved 10 December 2013. 
  23. ↑ "Protos: Xevious 3D". Electronic Gaming Monthly (Ziff Davis) (92): 38. March 1997. 
  24. ↑ IGN Staff (11 June 1997). "Xevious 3D/G+". https://www.ign.com/articles/1997/06/12/xevious-3dg. 
  25. ↑ "Vs. Super Xevious". https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=13050. Retrieved 6 May 2019. 
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 Savorelli, Carlo. "Xevious: Fardraut Saga (PC-Engine)". http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/xevious-fardraut-saga-pc-engine/. Retrieved 10 December 2014. 
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 27.2 Motomiya, Shusuke. "往年の名作がXAVIXで復刻 バンダイ「Let's TVプレイ CLASSIC」". https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/20060615/toy222.htm. Retrieved 15 June 2006. 
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 28.2 28.3 All About Namco. Radio News. 5 October 1985.
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 29.2 Savorelli, Carlo. "XVM". http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/xvm/. Retrieved 10 December 2013. 
  30. ↑ "3D 待受アプリ ゼビウス". Namco Ltd.. https://www.bandainamcoent.co.jp/corporate/bnours/nours/vol38/pdf/38_26.pdf. Retrieved 21 May 2019. 
  31. ↑ "ナムコがパチンコ機に映像ソフトを提供". https://www.famitsu.com/game/news/2003/05/09/103,1052477560,12552,0,0.html. Retrieved 9 May 2003. 
  32. ↑ ., Ishaan. "3D Classics: Xevious Flies To The eShop [Update 2"]. https://www.siliconera.com/2011/07/21/3d-classics-xevious-and-nintendo-video-app-fly-to-the-eshop/. Retrieved 21 July 2011. 
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 33.2 Lufkin, Bryan. "Browser Game: Sprite X Xevious, The Lymon-Flavored Shooter". https://www.wired.com/2012/05/sprite-xevious/. Retrieved 14 May 2012. 
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