Zillion

Zillion is a video game in the action genre developed by SEGA Enterprises Ltd. and published by SEGA Enterprises Ltd. originally released in 1987. It is currently playable on SEGA Master System.

The White Knights, a peacekeeping force of the Planetary System, have a mission: to stop the evil Norsa Empire from dominating the world. The Norsa base on Planet X must be destroyed: an operative named JJ is sent to infiltrate it and collect the five diskettes that will allow him to enter the self-destruct sequence into the base's central computer. However, in addition to completing this main objective, JJ also has to find a way to rescue his friends, Apple and Champ.

Based on the anime of the same name, Zillion is a platformer that emphasizes exploration and problem solving, rather than fast-paced 'jump and run' gameplay. The game takes place almost entirely in the subway base. Capsules containing key codes and power-ups are scattered throughout the vast environments. Common obstacles include enemy guards, trip wires, laser turrets and force fields. Rooms must be unlocked by using computer ID cards and entering the correct four-digit code. Sometimes it is also necessary to perform specific actions, such as deactivating barriers, disabling traps, etc.

JJ uses a weapon similar to Sega Master System's Light Phaser to defend himself and open capsules. Upgrades can be found for health, speed, jumping ability, and weapon power; Opa Opa, a character from the Fantasy Zone games, provides character upgrades.

Once Apple or Champ are rescued, they can be controlled by the player, with the ability to switch between the three heroes. Each of these characters has their own strengths and weaknesses; Apple is physically weaker, but is able to jump higher, while Champ is stronger, but slower.

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