Description

"3D Fantasy Zone II W” for the Nintendo 3DS is a vibrant and whimsical side-scrolling shooter that is a part of SEGA's beloved Fantasy Zone series. Initially released in 1987 as a sequel to the original Fantasy Zone, the game was later remade into a 3D version, which was released on the Nintendo 3DS in 2015. In this colorful arcade title, players control a sentient spaceship named Opa-Opa, who fights against numerous enemies in a variety of psychedelic, pastel-colored worlds. The game is notable for its open-level structure where players can freely navigate left or right through looping, imaginative environments, a unique feature for shoot 'em up games of its time.

The gameplay of "3D Fantasy Zone II W" includes a blend of shooting and strategic economics system where players destroy enemies for coins and then use these coins to purchase weapon upgrades, bombs, and other enhancements from floating shops. This adds a strategic layer to the more traditional arcade shooter mechanics. The 3DS version of the game was developed using the System 16 arcade board emulation, making the remake very accurate to original hardware capabilities but enhancing it with stereoscopic 3D effects, which add depth to the game's visuals. This version also includes a new mode called “Link Loop Land”, which is an endless gameplay mode that challenges players to score as high as possible. This release not only preserves the classic gameplay but also breathes new life into it with updated graphics and features tailored for the modern audience.