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BioMetal

Nintendo Super NES

Release Date: 1993

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Description

"BioMetal" is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up video game developed by Athena Co., Ltd., and released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1993. In the game, players take control of a futuristic fighter craft, the BioMetal GAIA, on a critical mission to thwart an alien invasion spearheaded by a hostile organism known only as the BioMetals. The game’s premise is a fight for survival, extending across various planetary environments overrun by the alien forces. Players must navigate through multiple levels, each filled with enemy creatures, projectiles, and challenging bosses, using speed, skill, and the aircraft's weapon systems to succeed.

Gameplay in "BioMetal" includes an innovative power-up system where players can collect 'Protein Capsules' to activate a unique secondary weapon called the "HAL," which forms a protective wave or shield around the ship that not only defends against incoming attacks but can also be strategically positioned to deal damage to enemies. An interesting feature of "BioMetal" is its pulsating techno soundtrack composed by the British electronic music group 2 Unlimited, though the US version of the game features a different, original score. Despite mixed reviews mainly due to its high difficulty level and somewhat derivative nature compared to other shooters on the platform, "BioMetal" retains a niche appeal among fans of the genre for its intense action and distinctive audio-visual experience.