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Insector X (1989)

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Insector X is a horizontally scrolling shooter game that was originally developed by Hot-B and released in arcades by Taito in 1989. The game was later ported to the Mega Drive and Famicom platforms.

The player controls an insect-sized warrior named Kai. Kai takes on a vast army of cyborg insects to free the insect world from the dark ruler queen.

Hidden Messages:
In the NES version, there’s a secret message: Enter the “OPTION MODE” menu, move the cursor to “EXIT,” press Right 35 times, then press Left once. The message “PRGD. BY JYOJI HIRAYAMA” will appear.
Additionally, players can access a level select and a no-hit mode by manipulating the options menu.
Overall, Insector X offers insect-themed action and challenging gameplay across different platforms, making it an interesting addition to the scrolling shooter genre!


Released: September 20, 1990
Machine Type: NES
Original system: Arcade
Developer: Taito Corporation
Publisher: Taito Corporation
Genre: Action, Shooter
Japanese spelling: インセクターX
Korean spelling: 곤충군단

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