Aleste

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developer=Compile
platforms=MSX, Sega Master System, Virtual Console
genre=Vertical scrolling shooter
release=1988
modes=Single player

nihongo|"Aleste"|アレスタ is the first game in the "Aleste" series of shoot 'em up video games. Developed by the Japanese developer Compile and released in 1988, it has been seen on the MSX and Sega Master System.

The original version of "Aleste" plays similarly to Compile's shooter "Zanac", as it also has an AI system that increases the enemies' variety, aggressiveness and number. It also shares the same kind of power-up system.

Plot

The story of "Aleste" deals about the human-made Supercomputer, DIA 51, which has been infected by a hybrid virus and is spreading like wildfire, making it decide to eliminate the human race. When Yuri, Ray's girlfriend, gets injuried in DIA's assault, Raymond Waizen has all the reasons in the world to get rid of DIA 51 once and for all in his Aleste fighter. [http://www.gamersgraveyard.com/repository/nes/manuals/manuals/zanac.txt]

Releases

The game was originally released for the MSX. The later port to the Master System included some level changes, and no story cut-scenes. The difficulty was noticeably higher. Known outside of Japan as "Power Strike", "Aleste" was released in America as a mail-only limited edition game, in a black and white cover (with the classic checkered SMS art box patterns). In Europe and Australia it was sold through retailers, with a colored cover.

A version of the game has been released on phones by Square Enix. The original MSX game and its sequel "Aleste 2" have been re-released in [http://www.woomb.net/ WOOMB] . In addition, the original MSX game has been re-released on Nintendo's Virtual Console service in Japan.

Game list

* "Aleste" (MSX2)
* "Aleste 2" (MSX2)
* "Aleste Gaiden" (MSX2)
* "Aleste" / "Power Strike" (Sega Mark III/Sega Master System)
* "Power Strike 2" (Sega Master System)
* "GG Aleste" (Sega Game Gear)
* "GG Aleste 2" / "Power Strike II" (Sega Game Gear)
* "Musha Aleste" / "M.U.S.H.A." (Sega Mega Drive/Genesis)
* "Super Aleste" / "Space Megaforce" (Super Famicom/Super Nintendo)
* "Dennin Aleste" / "Robo Aleste" (Mega CD/Sega CD)

References