Skull Fang Ku-u-ga Gaiden

Skull Fang Ku-u-ga Gaiden

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title = Wolf Fang


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developer = Data East
publisher = Data East
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release = flagicon|Japan1996, 1997
platforms= Arcade Game, Sega Saturn
genre = Shooter
modes = Single player, 2 player co-op
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"Skull Fang: Ku-u-ga Gaiden" is a vertical scrolling shoot em' up consisting entirely of jets. Players choose one of four jets set among the Skull Fang - a flying aircraft carrier - as well as a pilot to fly the jet and attack enemy squadrons and battalions world wide. 'Skull Fang' is in fact the third and final sequel to Wolf Fang in the unannounced trilogy.

Story

Seven years have passed since the events in Wolf Fang in 2001 where the militant/terrorist organization DAGGER was quelled. Though Oceania and the US were successful in their efforts, a significant number of mechs had secretly escaped destruction and after the seven years of silence finally reappear. The strongest of the mechs, Ragnarok, appears and begins decimating American cities at random, signifying the DAGGER's latest assault on society.

During those seven years however, an air force unit based on the success of Operation Vapor Trail had been assembled known as the Skull Fang squadron that was initiated in case the organization ever re-appeared. Consisting of four talented pilots whose personal backgrounds and information are withheld from each other and the rest of the unit are sent to deal with the latest threat and to protect the terrorist's suspected target, the head quarters that house their unit leaders.

Jets

Players start the game by first selecting their jet, each jet containing a different bomb or special attack:

F/AV-1B Silph II, US Navy: A jet with average speed and strength. Its special attack consists of an impenetrable shield that can allow the jet to Kamikaze into other vehicles.

AV-02A Mega-Valkyrie, US Army: A jet-plane with slow speed and maneuverability, but good strength. It carries a large bomb that can clear the screen of most enemies.

FV-03C Seylen-Ex: The fastest jet in the line-up, though the weakest. It has guns mounted near its tail allowing it to fire in two directions.

BV-04 SIF, Sub-Space Development: A recently developed space-jet with the best handling over the others.

Pilots

Players then choose their pilot, all known only by each other's code names:

Hawk: A hot-headed and moody male fighter pilot.

Raven: A caucasian, smooth-talking and unusually calm male bomber pilot.

Sparrow: An easy-going and somewhat cheerful, English speaking female fighter pilot.

Crane: A diligent and patriotic Japanese female Ganguro bomber pilot.

Weapons

The weapon pick-ups include the following:

Vulcan: Standard-automatic firing machine gun that fires straight forward in a hail of bullets, but can also fire backwards (depending on the jet selected). Covers a wide range of fire, but is significantly weak.

Cluster shot: A weapon consisting of green circulating shots that proffer a 'shot-gun effect' type of fire in that it spreads the further it travels.

Missiles: Multiple homing missiles that fire from six different directions on the jet.

Laser gun: A dual, straight firing laser weapon that increases in strength with upgrades, but does not cover a wide range of fire.

Players can also pick up a weapon attachment that increases weapon strength and ability depending on the jet known as the S-Unit. The S-Unit can charge its strength and ultimately change its attack pattern when the players use the manual five-speed option whereupon reaching the jet's highest gear, the weapon will temporarily change to a homing weapon known as H-Unit mode. However, the S-Unit attachment can be removed and thus detonated once players hit the Bomb button.


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