Section-Z box art
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Section-Z

1987 · Capcom · Shoot 'em Up · 1 player

About

Alien Invaders approach the solar system from their interstellar battle platform, named Fortress Balangool. Under the command of the Master Control, named L-Brain, the Invaders defeat Earth's space forces. Only one hero, Captain Commando remains to defeat the alien armada by entering Balangool and fighting through the various sections until reaching Section-Z. Section-Z is a side-scrolling shooter where the player must travel through the maze that is Balangool. Typically this consists of traveling through a scrolling corridor and reaching the end where a new direction must be chosen. Captain Commando's abilities are shooting directly left or directly right while moving around the screen. Power-ups can be collected by defeated enemies and include; improved lasers, a 3-way cannon and shield, these can be stored until needed. There are also SMS (Special Transmission Shell) power-ups, which require energy to use Energy units,are used to absorb enemy fire. Loss of all energy or running into an enemy or a wall causes death. Certain sections of Balangool are blocked until a generator can be found and destroyed. There are four different boss creatures that must be defeated when encountered.

Gallery

Section-Z — Box front
Box front
Section-Z — Box back
Box back
Section-Z — Title screen
Title screen
Section-Z — Screenshot
Screenshot

Details

Developer
Capcom
Publisher
Capcom
Genre
Shoot 'em Up
Players
1
Release Date
July 1, 1987
System
NES

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