Address1

Address1 is a 2D shoot ’em up set in a post-apocalyptic world, where close combat with large swords is the main way to attack. You play as Penryn, a fighter with missing memories who heads to the facility that holds all records, seeking to recover what she has lost.

Penryn and the facility

Penryn’s appearance is humanoid, but it is unclear whether she began as a robot or was a human who underwent cyborgisation surgery to survive a harsh environment. Her mismatched body parts, many apparently intended for combat, suggest that she has had several combat-related procedures. She is unsure whether Penryn is her real name; she remembers only being taught to use it for convenience. Her silver hair may have once been blonde, and she wears a green shirt jacket and a navy blue skirt, both thought to be connected to her identity and lost memories. Her origin is unknown. She is 152.2 cm tall and weighs 158 kg.

Penryn uses modified weapons recovered from Comedians shot down during earlier military exercises. Her two large swords can neutralise a Comedian’s energy weapon and barrier, converting them into energy material. She uses the swords to attack and defend, swinging them with ease despite their size; her ability to do so without losing balance is thought to result from combat cyborgisation.

The military exercises

The robots guarding the facility Canaria were meant to conduct military exercises in preparation for an attack by a foreign enemy. They were split into attackers and defenders, and the exercises produced data for the matrix AI to develop more advanced robots and the operational AI to devise better strategies. The two groups developed independently, and the exercises grew so fierce that they could no longer be called exercises.

Stages and practice

The game has five or more levels in a stage-clear format, making it easy to retry after a failure. Its story unfolds as you progress through the stages. A “HOW TO PLAY” guide covers the basic controls, while the “PRACTICE ROOM” lets you freely control Penryn.