This is Sai-Kyo’s very first title, remembered for its simple controls and unexpected world setting. Its originality sparked widespread discussion and earned it the 1993 “Best Shooting Game Award” from several industry magazines.
A tale from the distant past, at the eastern edge of the world.
In this land, a vibrant town culture, advanced technology, and ancient sorcery coexisted in harmony, preserving a long era of peace.
That peace is shattered when the heretical cult Shinrakyo plots to overthrow the world by resurrecting an evil god. To complete their ritual, they kidnap Tsukihime, the Shogun’s daughter, as a sacrifice.
Six ace pilots, each driven by their own resolve, rise to the challenge.
Thus begins a breathtaking aerial battle!
Used to move your aircraft.
Fires the main weapon. After powering up, also fires a sub-weapon.
Power up in 4 stages by collecting P (Power-Up) items.
Hold the A button to charge, then release to fire a Super Shot.
Acts as a bomb and emergency defensive weapon.
Age: 21
Gender: Female
Occupation: Ninja
Player Craft: Astonishing Ninja Glider Tobikage
A beautiful female ninja with blonde hair and blue eyes. She serves as the guardian of the nation’s feudal lord and carries a secret mission to eradicate the heretical cult.
Age: 50
Gender: Male
Occupation: Buddhist Monk
Playable Craft: Spirit-Imbued Falcon, Mystic Bird Zenjiro
A wandering monk who sensed great evil and traveled to this land. Towering and immensely strong, his unkempt appearance belies his overwhelming spiritual power.
Age: Unknown
Gender: Male
Occupation: Genius Dog
Pilot Craft: Supersonic Dogfighter Blue Fang
A brilliant dog capable of piloting advanced fighter aircraft with ease. He understands human speech and proudly calls himself the “King of Beasts.”
Age: 17
Gender: Female
Occupation: Shrine Maiden
Pilot Craft: Crimson Torii-Shaped Biplane God Wafoon
Sent on a journey of training due to her unruly nature, she is known as the shrine’s wild child. Despite her carefree appearance, her magical power is immense.
Age: 25
Gender: Male
Occupation: Samurai
Player Craft: No Mercy Fighter Shinden J-9
A foreign samurai skilled in swordsmanship. He travels this land searching for his missing sister. He is distinguished by his blond hair, topknot, and single eye.
Age: 77
Gender: Male
Occupation: Dutch Studies Scholar
Pilot Craft: Super Dutch Studies Fighter Elektel No. 1
A once-in-a-century genius scholar of Dutch studies. Dreaming of reforming the world through knowledge, he journeys onward with his versatile karakuri robot assistant, Ranmaru.