Ghost Pilots

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Ghost Pilots
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DeveloperTemplate:Pluralize from textSNK
PublisherTemplate:Pluralize from textSNK
DirectorTemplate:Pluralize from textTakashi Nishiyama
ProducerTemplate:Pluralize from textEikichi Kawasaki
DesignerTemplate:Pluralize from textM. Mioshi
N. Mori
R. Miyazaki
ProgrammerTemplate:Pluralize from textTemplate:If first display both
ArtistTemplate:Pluralize from textTemplate:If first display both
WriterTemplate:Pluralize from textTemplate:If first display both
ComposerTemplate:Pluralize from textMasahiko Hataya
SeriesTemplate:If first display both
EngineTemplate:If first display both
PlatformTemplate:Pluralize from textArcade, Neo Geo AES, Neo Geo CD
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GenreTemplate:Pluralize from textScrolling shooter
ModeTemplate:Pluralize from textSingle-player, multiplayer
Arcade systemNeo Geo MVS
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Plot

In World War II, an ambitious Nazi general sends his forces against the Allies. Two freelance ace pilots Tom Phillips and Charlie Stingley nicknamed "Ghost Pilots", set off in their seaplanes to combat the Axis forces head on.

Gameplay

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Gameplay screenshot

Before starting a stage, the player must choose one of two bomb types. In one of the two stages after the first, the player also has the option to choose a third unique bomb type (napalm bomb in the land strike stage and air mines in the air strike stage). At the start of the game a player starts with three bombs and can collect up to a maximum of nine bombs. In a two-player game, both players cannot choose the same bomb type.

During a stage, the player can maneuver the seaplane around the area, fire bullets and launch the chosen bombs in limited quantity. Enemies consist of tanks, gunboats, jets and a number of other units. Shooting a row of red planes grants collectible power-ups for stronger and widespread firepower, additional bombs and extra lives. Certain medium-sized enemies destroyed grant collectible bonus stars for additional score. The player loses a life if the seaplane is hit by a bullet or crashes into an enemy.

The first stage is in two parts which means there is no checkpoint in between. When the player reaches a checkpoint, the overall score is boosted. After the first stage the player can choose to do either the land strike stage or the air strike stage next. The land strike stage consists of mostly sea and land units while the air strike stage consists of a majority of air units. If the player makes it past both stages, the last stage is in two parts. Throughout the game's stages, the player must destroy bosses by shooting their weak points multiple times.[2]

Reception

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In Japan, Game Machine listed Ghost Pilots on their April 15, 1991 issue as being the seventeenth most-popular arcade game at the time.[3] Likewise, RePlay reported the game to be the tenth most-popular arcade game at the time.[4] The title was met with mixed to positive reception from critics since its release in arcades.[5][6][7][8][9] It holds a 60% on the video game review aggregator GameRankings.[10]

AllGameTemplate:'s Paul Biondich and Kyle Knight compared Ghost Pilots with 1942 and 1941: Counter Attack, regarding it as a rip-off and criticized the sluggish controls, lack of enemy variety and uninteresing power-up system.[11][12] Consoles PlusTemplate:' Kaneda Kun and François Hermelin praised the graphics, sound design and playability but felt mixed in regards to the presentation and criticized the presence of unlimited continues.[13] Computer and Video GamesTemplate:' Frank O'Connor also compared the game with Flying Shark, criticizing its design and programming, regarding it to be an average but mediocre vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up.[14] FamitsuTemplate:'s four reviewers scored the Neo Geo version a 24 out of 40.[15] In contrast, GameProTemplate:'s Rigor Mortis gave high remarks to the pseudo-3D visual design, sound, cooperative two-player mode and lack of slowdown during gameplay.[16]

In a similar manner as Biondich and Knight, Hobby ConsolasTemplate:' Manuel del Campo also compared Ghost Pilots with 1942. del Campo praised the graphics, sound design and playability but criticized its short length.[17] Likewise, both Génération 4Template:'s Frank Ladoire and JoystickTemplate:' Jean-Marc Demoly commended the game's animated visuals, controls, sound and playability.[18][19] Player OneTemplate:'s Cyril Drevet drew comparison with 1941: Counter Attack and Flying Shark as well but gave positive remarks to the visuals, animations, sound and longevity but criticized its low difficulty level.[20] SuperjuegosTemplate:' Alberto Pascual noted that its difficulty level was high and praised the audiovisual presentation but felt mixed about the originality on-display.[21] Última GeneraciónTemplate:'s Javier S. Fernández reviewed the Neo Geo CD version, stating that it embodied the spirit of older overhead shoot 'em ups but criticized the presence of unlimited continues, a sentiment shared by Kun and Hermelin.[22] Ultimate Future Games also reviewed the Neo Geo CD version but stated it was not as fun as Viewpoint, criticizing its slow pace.[23]

Ghost Pilots has been met with mixed reception from retrospective reviewers in recent years.[24] Nintendo LifeTemplate:'s Gonçalo Lopez commended the Nintendo Switch port for being a solid port, praising the visuals and sound design but criticized its lack of balance.[25]

Notes

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References

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  1. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Neo•Geo CD: The Arcade In A Box - Ghost Pilots". GamePro. No. Premiere Supplement. IDG. Spring 1996. p. 105.
  2. ^ Ghost Pilots user's manual (Neo Geo AES, US)
  3. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Game Machine's Best Hit Games 25 - テーブル型TVゲーム機 (Table Videos)". Game Machine (in 日本語). No. 401. Amusement Press, Inc. 15 April 1991. p. 25.
  4. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."The Player's Choice - Top Games Now in Operation, Based on Earnings-Opinion Poll of Operators: Best Software". RePlay. Vol. 16, no. 7. RePlay Publishing, Inc. April 1991. p. 4.
  5. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Gaksch, Martin (June 1991). "Power Test / Automatenspiele - Satt-Action". Power Play (in Deutsch). No. 38. Future Verlag. p. 140.
  6. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Knauf, Andreas (January 1992). "News - Neo Geo". Video Games (in Deutsch). No. 5. Future-Verlag. pp. 10–12.
  7. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Yamashita, Nobuyuki; Itabashi (July 1992). "Super Soft 大特集 - 今、『NEO・GEO』がおもしろい！: ゴーストパイロット". Micom BASIC Magazine (in 日本語). No. 121. The Dempa Shimbunsha Corporation. p. 208.
  8. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Noak, Philipp; Hellert, Stefan (August 1993). "Special - Neo Geo - Ghost Pilots". Mega Fun (in Deutsch). No. 11. CT Computec Verlag GmbH & Co. KG. pp. 28–30. Archived from the original on 2018-10-21. Retrieved 2019-07-17.
  9. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.R.I.P. (February 1996). "The Final Word game review - Ghost Pilots -- SNK Corp". Game Zero Magazine. Game Zero. Retrieved 2019-10-02.
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  24. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Maciejewski, A.J. (August 12, 2019). "ACA NeoGeo Shoot 'em Ups - Ghost Pilots Review". videochums.com. Video Chums. Retrieved 2019-10-19.
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