Thunder Fox

Thunder Fox (サンダーフォックス) is a horizontally scrolling shooter created by Taito. It was released in arcades in 1990 and for the Sega Genesis in 1991.

Thunder Fox
Developer(s)Taito
Publisher(s)Taito
Platform(s)Arcade, Genesis
Release1990: Arcade
1991: Genesis

Plot

In the year 199X, the world was lost in a vortex of terror. Malicious terrorism gripped the land, the sky, and the sea. There were two brave men who fought against this reign of violence. They were the anti-terrorism team, "THUNDER FOX."

Gameplay

Thunder Fox is a horizontally scrolling shooter, where the players take control of agents Thunder and Fox.[1] Thunder is more efficient with firearms, while Fox is better in using a knife.[2] The levels are all divided into multiple sections, from a military base to a plane.[3] The action is focused on close combat with using the knife to attack, but there are also other weapons dropped by enemies like grenades, flame-throwers and handguns.[4]

Reception

In Japan, Game Machine listed Thunder Fox on their August 15, 1990 issue as being the thirteenth most-successful table arcade unit of the year.[5]

Legacy

Thunder Fox was re-released for the Xbox and PlayStation 2 as part of the Taito Legends compilation.

References
  1. Horowitz, Ken (June 1, 2009). "Thunder Fox". Sega-16. Retrieved June 5, 2019.
  2. Weiss, Brett (July 9, 2018). Classic Home Video Games, 1989-1990. McFarland & Company. p. 221. ISBN 9780786492312. Retrieved June 5, 2019.
  3. Pattenden, Mike. "CU Amiga Issue 006 Aug 90". Commodore User. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
  4. Kalata, Kurt (August 14, 2017). "Thunder Fox (サンダーフォックス) - Arcade, Genesis, PlayStation 2 (1990)". Hardcore Gaming 101. Retrieved June 5, 2019.
  5. "Game Machine's Best Hit Games 25 - テーブル型TVゲーム機 (Table Videos)". Game Machine (in Japanese). No. 386. Amusement Press, Inc. 15 August 1990. p. 25.
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