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Samurai Aces PS4: Soar Through the Skies in this Classic Vertical Scrolling Shooter!

Prepare for exhilarating aerial battles in Samurai Aces, Psikyo's debut vertical-scrolling shooter now on PS4! This Japanese-style shoot 'em up combines quirky aesthetics with intense gameplay, offering a unique and challenging experience for both genre veterans and newcomers.

Originally released in arcades in 1993, Samurai Aces features randomly generated stage layouts in the first part, ensuring each playthrough feels fresh. Brace yourself for unpredictable boss patterns and, be warned, the relentless "Psikyo Bullets" which made their first appearance in this game! This game marked the start of the Psikyo shooting legacy.

Engage with the Characters

Enjoy the drama skits between characters during special scenes, adding depth to the high-octane action. Choose from a diverse cast of playable characters, each with unique abilities and storylines:

• Jane: A surprisingly formidable blonde-haired kunoichi.
• Tengai: An air battle master monk with a powerful punch.
• Kenn-O: A genius dog with an IQ of 1,300, serving as a stalwart defender.
• Koyori: A shrine maiden ready to unleash divine retribution with seeking missiles.
• Ayin: A valiant samurai fighting for his beloved sister.
• Gen: A scientist and his robot, the fastest unit in the game.

Gameplay Mechanics and Customization

Power up your unit with "P" items that add sub-weapons, and unleash devastating area-of-effect attacks with "B" bombs for emergency escapes. Each character features a unique super shot activated by charging up.

Customize your experience with a wide range of options. Choose your preferred difficulty level, max lives, max continues, key controls, and even screen orientation to tailor the game to your liking. Play in vertical screen mode for an authentic arcade feel!

ARCADE Mode and Options

ARCADE Mode features seven difficulty tiers, catering to players of all skill levels. Veterans seeking a greater challenge than the original arcade release can test their skills in HARD and VERY HARD modes. Compete for the best scores on local rankings, tracked for each plane and difficulty.

Further customization options include vertical screen mode, two additional screen filters, adjustable lives (1-9) and infinite continues. Freely configure your preferred keys for shots, auto-shots, and bombs. Vertical screen mode is playable even in landscape orientation!

SCORE ATTACK: Prove Your Skill!

New to Samurai Aces is SCORE ATTACK, a challenging mode with a fixed difficulty and number of lives. Only for serious players. Submit your high scores to the online leaderboards and compete against players from around the world to become the ultimate Samurai Ace!