Time Soldiers

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title = Time Soldiers


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developer = SNK
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distributor = Romstar
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released = 1987
genre = Run and gun
modes = Single and multiplayer
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platforms = Arcade
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input = 8-way joystick with 12-way rotary (LS-30), two fire buttons
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cabinet = Twin-joystick vertical
arcade system = JAMMA+
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sound = Amplified monaural
display = Vertically oriented colour raster CRT; standard resolution
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"Time Soldiers" is a 1987 video arcade game of the run and gun genre, developed by SNK and manufactured by Romstar [ [http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?game_id=10123 "Time Soldiers"] at the Killer List of Videogames] . In Japan it was known as "Battle Field". A Sega Master System version was also produced.

Gameplay

"Time Soldiers" can be played by either a single player, or by two players simultaneously. Players move their characters with an eight-way rotary joystick, shooting enemies along a scrolling backdrop. The rotary joystick allows to walk in one direction while shooting in another (like in another popular SNK game, Ikari Warriors).

The plot involves the protagonists travelling through time to rescue their comrades. Each of the five levels is set in a different time period; The Primitive Age, The Age of Rome, The World Wars, The Age of War and Future World. Unlimited continues are available on all levels except the last.

Critical reaction

"The Games Machine" magazine praised "Time Soldiers" for its rich graphics and difficulty curve, comparing it favourably against the similar SNK game "Ikari Warriors" [ [http://www.solvalou.com/subpage/arcade_reviews/20/364/time_soldiers_review.html "Time Soldiers"] review from "Games Machine" magazine, February 1988; retrieved from Solvalou.com] .

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