Eggconsole Zanac EX MSX2

Eggconsole Zanac EX MSX2 is a vertically scrolling science-fiction shooting game originally released in Japan by COMPILE in 1987. It follows the MSX version of ZANAC, with you piloting the AFX-6502 “ZANAC” against an organic intelligence.

Weapons and upgrades

Your ship has a standard shot and special weapons. Collect numbered chips that appear during combat to switch special shots; collecting the same chip consecutively strengthens that weapon. Special shots include piercing rounds that hit multiple enemies in a row, shots fired in eight directions, defensive barriers, rapidly side-to-side vibrating shots and shots that spin around your ship. You can change weapons to suit the situation or focus on strengthening a preferred shot.

Adaptive enemy attacks

The ALC (Auto Level Control) system adjusts the intensity of enemy attacks as you progress through battles. Destroying enemy fortresses or shooting down reconnaissance units weakens the assaults, so the course of each playthrough differs.

Steam features

Score Attack mode includes leaderboards, and each leaderboard entry includes a replay of the run. You can watch replays to study routes and challenge the rankings. Score Attack has an 80-minute time limit, and the Steam version also supports achievements.