Image Fight II: Operation Deepstriker

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Image Fight II: Operation Deepstriker[a] is a 1992 vertically scrolling shooter video game released by Irem for the NEC PC Engine Super CD-ROM². [1][2][3] It is the sequel of Image Fight.[4]

The game was available on the Nintendo Wii's Virtual Console platform.[5] In 2023, it was included in the Irem Collection Vol.1 retrogaming release for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series.[6][7]

Reception

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Markt+Technik's Video Games [de] gave the title a 72% rating, stating that the title is not innovative and is more difficult than its predecessor.[8]

Player One [fr] gave it a 58% rating, calling it bland and derivative in a playful review written as a radio transmission.[9]

The coverage by Joypad [fr] was very positive, praising the game's soundtrack, gameplay, and difficulty. [10]

Hardcore Gaming 101 criticized the title's cutscenes and music, rating it as a middle-tier game for its year.[11]

Notes

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  1. ^ Japanese: イメージファイトII, Hepburn: Imēji Faito Tsu

References

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  1. ^ "Image Fight II". The PC Engine Software Bible. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  2. ^ "IMAGE FIGHT II - OPERATION DEEPSTRIKER". www.videogameden.com. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Image Fight II: Operation Deepstriker". Classic-Games.net. 15 November 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  4. ^ Famitsu (212 ed.). Japan. 8 January 1993. Retrieved 30 July 2024.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  5. ^ "ImageFight II". Nintendo of Europe AG. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  6. ^ "irem Collection Volume 1 launches November 21". Gematsu. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  7. ^ Extension, Time (25 April 2023). "Irem Collection Vol.1 Brings Image Fight II To The West For The First Time In Physical Form". Time Extension. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  8. ^ Video Games. Germany. March 1993. pp. 32–33. Retrieved 30 July 2024.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  9. ^ Player One (in French) (28 ed.). France. p. 103. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
  10. ^ Joypad (17 ed.). France. February 1993. pp. 122–123. Retrieved 30 July 2024.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  11. ^ "Image Fight II". Hardcore Gaming 101. Retrieved 30 July 2024.