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Blast Off to the Golden Age of Gaming with Earthion!

Experience a nostalgic return to the 16-bit era with Earthion, a brand new side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems by the legendary Japanese developer, Ancient Corporation, featuring the iconic music of Yuzo Koshiro.

Defend Earth in this Classic Shoot 'Em Up

Pilot Azusa Takanashi, a skilled space fighter, through eight challenging and chaotic levels in Earthion. Each level boasts its own unique environments, hordes of relentless enemies, and epic boss fights. Your mission: Repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth from total annihilation in this intense arcade shooter!

Legends of the 16-bit Era Return to Their Roots

Ancient Corporation and Yuzo Koshiro, pivotal figures in shaping the 16-bit era's most defining games, return to their roots after three decades to deliver a generation-defining shmup experience. Prepare for an unforgettable fight among the stars in this lovingly crafted retro title.

Engage in Thrilling Arcade Shooter Action

Strap in and unleash a devastating arsenal as you battle your way through eight dynamic levels. Master the game on Hotshot difficulty, push your skills to the limit in Challenge mode, and become a true flying ace to earn your place on the online leaderboard*. Earthion offers endless replayability for hardcore arcade shooter fans.

Immerse Yourself in an Original Soundtrack by Yuzo Koshiro

Earthion boasts an original soundtrack composed by Yuzo Koshiro, one of the most renowned composers of the 16-bit era. The immersive audio experience features 27 original tracks and an incredible soundscape of effects, transporting you back to the golden age of retro gaming.

Authentic 16-bit Hardware Development

Earthion was developed natively for classic 16-bit hardware, pushing the original system to its absolute limits. The modern ports have been crafted with meticulous care, offering high-quality features, including customizable scanline configurations, to deliver an authentic retro experience on modern displays*.

About Ancient Corp

Ancient Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan, is a development studio founded by the renowned game music composer Yuzo Koshiro. With over 35 years of experience in game development, Ancient is a pioneer of 2D action games, having produced beloved classic hits such as Streets of Rage 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog on Game Gear. Earthion marks Ancient's first 2D shmup title and its first Mega Drive title since Beyond Oasis, released in 1995.

*Feature not available for Mega Drive/Genesis editions of Earthion.