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🕹 Game Name: Xevious 3D/G
📛 Alternate Names: N/A
📅 Release Date: 1996
🔫 Genre: Vertical Scrolling Shooter
👨 🏻 💻 Developers: Namco
👨 🏻 💻 Publishers: Namco
🔢 Max Players: 2
⁉ Cooperative: Yes
🕹 Game Introduction:
Namco’s legendary shmup franchise returned in 1996 with Xevious 3D/G, bringing a modern 3D spin to the iconic series while still honoring its roots.
🕹 Game Description:
This arcade shooter blends classic Xevious mechanics with polygonal 3D graphics, giving players a cinematic experience while blasting enemy fleets, tanks, and fortresses.
🎴 Game Play:
👉 🏻 Control your Solvalou ship with rapid-fire forward shots and ground bombs.
👉 🏻 Dodge endless waves of enemies in both air and ground combat.
👉 🏻 Collect power-ups for laser beams and homing attacks.
👉 🏻 Boss battles bring huge mechanical threats in true Namco style.
📕 Background & History:
Xevious 3D/G is both a celebration and evolution of Namco’s classic 1982 hit. Released in arcades on Namco’s System 11 hardware, it later made its way to home consoles, cementing its place in shmup history.
👓 Lonster's Review:
A bold revival — crisp 3D visuals for the era, intense gameplay, and a true bridge between retro and modern shooters. If you’re a Xevious fan, this one hits all the right notes.
🎉 Trivia:
👉 🏻 First Xevious game to feature fully polygonal graphics.
👉 🏻 Arcade version featured FMV cutscenes between stages.
🐣 Cheats, Tricks, Bugs, and Easter Eggs:
👉 🏻 Skilled bombing reveals hidden ground targets for bonus points.
🌟 Legacy:
Though not as famous as the 1982 original, Xevious 3D/G proved Namco could evolve a classic for a new generation, inspiring later shooters with its mix of old-school mechanics and modern presentation.