Software:Syvalion
| Syvalion | |
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 Japanese arcade flyer | |
| Developer(s) | Taito |
| Publisher(s) | Arcade Taito SNES
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| Designer(s) | Fukio Mitsuji |
| Composer(s) | Yasuhisa Watanabe (Arcade) Hayato Matsuo (SNES) |
| Platform(s) | Arcade, X68000, Super NES |
| Release | 1988 |
| Genre(s) | Scrolling shooter |
| Mode(s) | Up to 2 players simultaneously |
| Arcade system | Taito H System |
Script error: The function "nihongo_foot" does not exist. is a scrolling shooter arcade video game released by Taito in 1988 and designed by Fukio Mitsuji, creator of Bubble Bobble. The player controls a golden metal dragon which flies around, breathing fire at its enemies while collecting power-ups to recharge its fire. The enemies are robots and tanks. At the end of each level, the player fights a boss.[1]
The game saw numerous inclusions in various compilations and digital download services: it was re-released for the PlayStation 2 in Japan as part of Taito Memories Jōkan in 2005, and then received a Western re-release as part of Taito Legends 2 in 2006. Both versions feature analog stick support to make the game easier to play. In 2020, Syvalion was made available on Anstream Arcade, followed by a later reissue on the Taito Egret II Mini dedicated console, which was released in 2022 and features a dedicated trackball controller. It was then included as part of Taito Milestones 4 by Clear River Games for the Nintendo Switch in March 2026, and then re-released as standalone title under the Arcade Archives label by Hamster Corporation later that year for the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in July 2026.[2]
Legacy
In Dariusburst, also from Taito, the boss named Dark Helios changes form and appears to be the metal dragon from Syvalion.
Notes
References
- ↑ "Syvalion - Videogame by Taito". The International Arcade Museum. https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9991. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
- ↑ Romano, Sal. "Arcade Archives Syvalion launches July 16". https://www.gematsu.com/2026/07/arcade-archives-syvalion-launches-july-16.
Sources
- Syvalion at KLOV
- Syvalion at Arcade History
- Syvalion at GameFAQs (SNES version)
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