Last Resort

Overview

Last Resort is a side-scrolling and cyberpunk-themed SNK‘s shoot ’em up inspired by R-Type that was initially released in March 1992 to the arcades where the objective is to take command of advanced spaceships to face hordes of mechanical and organic enemies in urban settings and devastated landcapes.

It is set in the future, when a computer virus takes control of a space station, decimating the crew and turning its weapons against Earth. To contain this threat, combat ships are sent on a desperate mission to eliminate the rebel AI. An interesting gameplay gimmick are the power-up pods, that provide the craft with a movable drone which can be charged up and fired or locked into position and used as an extra gun or ‘battering ram’/shield. It also has some references to the legendary OVA Akira (アキラ).

Last Resort features high-quality graphics and sound effects for the time; an indestructible pod system, used as an extra weapon or shield; intense gameplay with power-ups that increase firepower; and modes for one or two players. This SHMUP has been re-released on several platforms, including Switch, PlayStation 2, PSP, PS4, Wii, Windows and Xbox One, usually as part of collections.

Here, we have the original arcade version set to be played online, in your browser, so you won’t need to install or download emulators, just load and play.

Have fun!

More info and shoot ’em up

• Last Resort @ Gaming Room – Source, with more info and media. In Portuguese.
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