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Earthion

Arcade, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2025

Should you play it?

Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems. Guide space fighter pilot Azusa Takanashi in her fight to repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth.

What works

  • Authentic 16-bit era aesthetics and technical achievement
  • Challenging yet accessible gameplay with multiple difficulty levels
  • Outstanding soundtrack by yuzo koshiro
  • Engaging upgrade and weapon customization system
  • High replay value with leaderboards and challenges

Things to keep in mind

  • Bullet visibility issues at launch (mostly patched)
  • Lack of save system beyond passwords
  • No multiplayer or cooperative modes
  • Minimal narrative and story elements
  • Some control/input quirks reported

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Last update: 17/09/2026