Megablast (Game)

Megablast

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A side-scrolling shoot-'em-up where each player's ship attacks in all four directions using satellite units. Along with its unconventional story involving the disappearance of Earth's women, it also features Taito mascots Chack'n and Bub as sub-bosses.

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A side-scrolling shoot-'em-up where each player's ship attacks in all four directions using satellite units. Along with its unconventional story involving the disappearance of Earth's women, it also features Taito mascots Chack'n and Bub as sub-bosses.

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