When was Zero Wing released?

Zero Wing was released on July 1, 1989.

What platforms is Zero Wing available on?

Zero Wing is available on Arcade, Linux, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Turbografx-16/PC Engine CD.

Who developed Zero Wing?

Zero Wing was developed by Toaplan.

Where can I buy Zero Wing?

Zero Wing is available starting at 4.79 USD.

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Zero Wing

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Released: July 1, 1989

Developer: Toaplan

Publisher: Toaplan, Sega Enterprises, Ltd., Williams Electronics, Bitwave Games

Genres

ShooterArcade

Platforms

ArcadeLinuxGenesis/MegaDrivePCMacTurbografx-16/PC Engine CD

About

Zero Wing is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up arcade game, notable for a poorly translated English version for Sega Mega Drive (Genesis) that spawned the "All your base are belong to us" Internet meme. Gameplay includes novel features such as being able to 'tractor' enemy ships, using them to shield your own.

Storyline

Set in 2101, the game follows the signing of a peace treaty between the United Nations and CATS, an alien cyborg. However, CATS breaks the covenant and takes control of the Japanese space colonies. The protagonist Trent leads a ZIG space craft, which had managed to escape from the mothership destroyed by CATS, with the aim to defeat enemy forces, avenge the mothership and its crew and liberate the Earth.