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"Xevious" is a classic vertical-scrolling shooter originally developed and released by Namco in arcades in 1982 and subsequently ported to the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). In "Xevious," players take control of the Solvalou, a highly advanced combat aircraft, tasked with defeating waves of enemy forces in the form of aerial opponents and ground-based targets. Set in a futuristic Earth, the game's background is dominated by mysterious ancient ruins, suggesting an advanced civilization backstory. Players use two main types of attacks: a blaster for aerial enemies and a bomb for destroying ground-based installations. Strategic use of these weapons is essential to navigate through the game’s challenging levels.

"Xevious" was notable for several pioneering features in the shooting game genre. It was one of the first video games to use a vertical scrolling format with a background detailed in a continuous narrative, engaging the player not just in constant combat but also in discovering more about the intriguing world below. The game introduced the dual-weapon system (air-to-air and air-to-ground), which set a new standard for subsequent games in the shooter genre. With its rich graphics, challenging gameplay, and mysterious storyline hinted at through its environment and enemy designs, "Xevious" has earned its place as a cornerstone in the history of arcade and console games, influencing many shooter games that followed. Additionally, the lore of "Xevious," involving an ancient Earth civilization known as the Xevious, has intrigued players and contributed to its cult following.

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