Philosoma

Infobox VG
title = Philosoma


developer = G Artist
publisher = Sony Computer Entertainment
released = ^JPN July 28, 1995GameFAQs|id=572514|name="Philosoma"] ^NA February 26, 1996 [ [http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00002SVWO "Philosoma" at amazon.ca] ] ^PAL March 1996
genre = 2-D/3-D Shooter
ratings = ESRB: E (Everyone)
modes = Single player
platforms = PlayStation

"Philosoma" is a video game for the Sony PlayStation, released in 1996 and published by Sony Computer Entertainment America.

Premise

The game follows the fights of a space-jet squadron led by Nicollard Michau aboard the UNF-Galant. A recently inhabited alien planet named 220 reports a devastating attack by an unknown force and requires assistance; Alpha and Bravo teams are called in, but do not respond. The player assumes the role of D3, a rookie pilot under the command of Delta Leader Lang and Charlie Leader Michau in an attempt to neutralize the unknown threat, only to discover a horrible secret hidden deep in the planet.

Pilots

Capt. Nicollard Michau - The game's main character and leader of Charlie Flight. She apparently has a record of successful missions with few casualties. For this mission she is given command of both Charlie and Delta Flights.

'D3' - The game's secondary character and rookie pilot with his rescue mission of 220 being his very first mission alongside Delta Flight. The game is played from his perspective.

Capt. Lang - Delta Flight leader and well trusted pilot amongst Michau's ranks.

Lt./Com. Karen Renox - Pilot aboard Delta Flight who assisted in D3's training.

Kurt - Survivor of Alpha team who assists Charlie Flight in the second stage.

Klaus - Survivor of Alpha team who assists Charlie Flight in the second stage.

ALICE - UNF-Galant's battle AI that assists in all flight teams in providing battle statistics, co-ordinates, enemy information and ship modes.

Trivia

The game's soundtrack was composed by Kō Ōtani, who also composed the music for "Shadow of the Colossus", a variety of "Gamera" films, and various anime.

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