What if every stage had its own dedicated BGM, just like the arcade?
That long-imagined IF has finally become reality.
Fight straight through from the First Bydo Mission to the Second Bydo Mission in “Ultimate Challenge,” the series-spanning ultimate mission.
In Music Encore, relive this legendary IF with brand-new soundtracks that can be enjoyed exclusively in this mode!
“Ultimate Challenge” features its first-ever full soundtrack.
Even scenes that originally shared music have been given dedicated tracks faithful to the arcade experience, allowing every stage to be played with the same musical structure as the original arcade version.
The music is composed by WASi303, a specialist in retro game sound.
By harnessing authentic sound chips from portable hardware, he delivers an experience that preserves the original feel of the era while offering something fresh and new.
Hold the Rewind button to jump back to any previous point in your gameplay.
Save and load your progress at any moment. Both "MUSIC ENCORE" and "CLASSIC" modes offer 12 dedicated save slots each.
Customize your starting equipment in the Options menu. You can independently set your initial speed, Force level, Force type, number of Bits, and Missile type.
Assign a dedicated rapid-fire button separate from your standard shot. Holding down the assigned button will automatically trigger continuous rapid-fire shots.
Track your mission progress and achievements within "MUSIC ENCORE" mode. When the screen size is set to "Normal" or "Wide," the mission list can be displayed on-screen during gameplay.
Browse a digital archive of original materials, including classic packaging, manuals, and other historical documents.