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− | | developer=[[ | + | | tab1=NTSC-J/PAL |
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+ | | publisher={{company|[[Technosoft]]|region=Japan}}, {{company|[[Sega]]|region=US, Europe}} | ||
+ | | developer=[[Technosoft]] | ||
| system=[[Sega Mega Drive]] | | system=[[Sega Mega Drive]] | ||
− | | | + | | sounddriver=T.S v1.31 (Technosoft) |
− | | genre= | + | | peripherals= |
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+ | | genre=Shooting{{fileref|ThunderForce4 MD JP Box.jpg}}{{fileref|ThunderForceIV MD KR cover.jpg}}{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20200702232146/https://sega.jp/history/hard/megadrive/software_l.html}} | ||
+ | | releases={{releasesMD | ||
+ | | md_date_jp=1992-07-24{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20200702232146/https://sega.jp/history/hard/megadrive/software_l.html}} | ||
+ | | md_code_jp=T-18063 | ||
+ | | md_rrp_jp=8,800e{{magref|bemega|1992-07|146}} | ||
| md_date_us=1992 | | md_date_us=1992 | ||
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| md_date_eu=1992 | | md_date_eu=1992 | ||
| md_code_eu=1143-50 | | md_code_eu=1143-50 | ||
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− | ''''' | + | '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (サンダーフォースIV), called '''''Lightening Force: Quest for the Darkstar''''' in the US, is a 1992 shoot-'em-up by [[Technosoft]] released for the [[Sega Mega Drive]]. It is the fourth game in the ''Thunder Force'' series. |
− | Shortly after defeating the ORN Empire in ''[[Thunder Force III]]'', the Galaxy Federation comes under attack by survivors of the | + | ==Story== |
+ | {{ScreenThumb|Thunder Force IV, Stage Select.png|width=200|Stage select}} | ||
+ | Shortly after defeating the ORN Empire in ''[[Thunder Force III]]'', the Galaxy Federation comes under attack by survivors of the Empire, who have gathered their remaining forces on the planet Vios. This new faction has been biding its time and developing weapons even more deadly than those used by its predecessors. The Galaxy Federation must again scramble a new small craft, the Fire LEO-04 ''Rynex'', to counter this emerging threat. | ||
− | Gameplay is | + | ==Gameplay== |
+ | The game is a side-scrolling shooter like its predecessor. The Rynex is moved in any direction using the D-Pad. The screen scrolls horizontally automatically. Stages are significantly taller than in previous games, and the player can travel to the upward and downward edges of the screen to reveal a larger playing field. The player can change the movement speed of the ship with {{A}}. Pressing the button adds 25% (or loops back to 25% if already at 100%); holding the button adds 1% at a time. | ||
− | + | The Rynex shoots with {{B}}, which can be held for continuous fire. It is equipped with multiple weapons, which are switched with {{C}}. The player starts with two default weapons and acquires more by collecting items. The player can change the speed or the equipped weapon while the game is paused. The player can also equip two Claw add-ons, which are two small satellite drones. The Claws block weak incoming bullets and provide extra firepower by firing single, normal shots. Midway through the game, the Claws are upgraded and acquire the Thunder Sword ability. This allows them to charge up when the player is not firing and then release a powerful beam attack with {{B}}. | |
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− | + | The Rynex is destroyed in one hit from an enemy or an obstacle. Losing a life loses the Claws and the equipped weapon (unless it is a default weapon). The player gains an extra life at 10,000 and 100,000 points and then every 100,000 points after that. | |
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− | + | There are four selectable difficulty levels (Easy, Normal, Hard, and Maniac). The options menu is accessed by holding {{A}}, {{B}}, or {{C}} when pressing {{Start}} on the title screen. | |
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− | == | + | ===Weapons=== |
− | + | {{InfoTable|imagewidths=320| | |
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− | ' | + | | title={{sprite | Thunder Force IV, Weapons.png | crop_width=14 | crop_x=0}} Twin Shot |
− | + | | screenshot=Thunder Force IV, Weapons, Twin Shot.png | |
− | + | | desc=Fires two streams of parallel bullets. | |
− | + | }} | |
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title={{sprite | Thunder Force IV, Weapons.png | crop_width=14 | crop_x=14}} Back Shot | ||
+ | | screenshot=Thunder Force IV, Weapons, Back Fire.png | ||
+ | | desc=Fires one stream of bullets to the front and one stream to the back. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title={{sprite | Thunder Force IV, Weapons.png | crop_width=14 | crop_x=70}} Blade | ||
+ | | screenshot=Thunder Force IV, Weapons, Blade.png | ||
+ | | desc=Replaces the Twin Shot with large orange blades. A strong weapon, but the size of the blades make it difficult get through the armor of some bosses to hit their weak spots. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title={{sprite | Thunder Force IV, Weapons.png | crop_width=14 | crop_x=84}} Railgun | ||
+ | | screenshot=Thunder Force IV, Weapons, Railgun.png | ||
+ | | desc=Replaces the Back Shot with powerful, long lasers behind the Rynex. The strongest weapon for shooting enemies from behind. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title={{sprite | Thunder Force IV, Weapons.png | crop_width=14 | crop_x=28}} Snake | ||
+ | | screenshot=Thunder Force IV, Weapons, Snake.png | ||
+ | | desc=Drops bombs above and below the Rynex at an angle. When this weapon is equipped, rather than providing support fire, Claws leave shadows that provide additional protection. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title={{sprite | Thunder Force IV, Weapons.png | crop_width=14 | crop_x=56}} Hunter | ||
+ | | screenshot=Thunder Force IV, Weapons, Hunter.png | ||
+ | | desc=Fires blue energy balls that seek enemies. Less powerful than other weapons but does not need to be targeted. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title={{sprite | Thunder Force IV, Weapons.png | crop_width=14 | crop_x=42}} Free Way | ||
+ | | screenshot=Thunder Force IV, Weapons, Free Way.png | ||
+ | | desc=Launches missiles in a conical spread in the opposite direction of the ship's travel. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Thunder Sword | ||
+ | | screenshot=Thunder Force IV, Weapons, Thunder Sword.png | ||
+ | | desc=Acquired in the Vios stage. Allows Claws to charge up when the Rynex is not firing; the next shot releases a powerful sword beam, which penetrates through multiple targets, with two additional angled lasers (regardless of which weapon is selected). | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | == | + | ===Items=== |
− | + | {{InfoTable|imagewidths=50| | |
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− | + | | title=Item Carrier | |
− | + | | sprite={{sprite | Thunder Force IV, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=24 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=144 | crop_y=0}} | |
− | + | | desc=Shoot to release an item. | |
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+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Claw | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Thunder Force IV, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=0 | crop_y=0}} | ||
+ | | desc=Equips two Claws, fighter drones that orbit the Rynex and provide support fire and protect it from damage. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Thunder Sword | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Thunder Force IV, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=112 | crop_y=0}} | ||
+ | | desc=Equips two Claws, which have been upgraded to use the Thunder Sword in addition to their standard functionality. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Shield | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Thunder Force IV, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=96 | crop_y=0}} | ||
+ | | desc=Surrounds the Rynex in a shield that renders it invulnerable to damage, but it dissipates after sustaining too many hits. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=1-Up | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Thunder Force IV, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=128 | crop_y=0}} | ||
+ | | desc=Awards the player with an extra life. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Blade | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Thunder Force IV, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=16 | crop_y=0}} | ||
+ | | desc=Acquires the Blade weapon. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Railgun | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Thunder Force IV, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=32 | crop_y=0}} | ||
+ | | desc=Acquires the Railgun weapon. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Snake | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Thunder Force IV, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=48 | crop_y=0}} | ||
+ | | desc=Acquires the Snake weapon. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Hunter | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Thunder Force IV, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=64 | crop_y=0}} | ||
+ | | desc=Acquires the Hunter weapon. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Free Way | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite | Thunder Force IV, Items.png | 2 | crop_width=16 | crop_height=16 | crop_x=80 | crop_y=0}} | ||
+ | | desc=Acquires the Free Way weapon. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Stages=== | ||
+ | The player can choose the order of the first four stages upon starting the game using the D-Pad (or press {{Start}} to accept the default order). The remaining stages are played in sequence. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{InfoTable|imagewidths=320| | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Strite | ||
+ | | screenshot=Thunder Force IV, Stage 1-1.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=Thunder Force IV, Stage 1-2.png | ||
+ | | screenshot3=Thunder Force IV, Stage 1 Boss 1.png | ||
+ | | screenshot4=Thunder Force IV, Stage 1 Boss 2.png | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
+ | | desc=A world of clouds, mountains, and waters. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Ruin | ||
+ | | screenshot=Thunder Force IV, Stage 3.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=Thunder Force IV, Stage 3 Boss.png | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
+ | | desc=A blue ruin facing the void of space. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Air Raid | ||
+ | | screenshot=Thunder Force IV, Stage 4.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=Thunder Force IV, Stage 4 Boss.png | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
+ | | desc=Fly through a large Vios fleet mobilized for an assault on the Federation. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Daser | ||
+ | | screenshot=Thunder Force IV, Stage 2.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=Thunder Force IV, Stage 2 Boss.png | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
+ | | desc=A desert sandstorm. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Vios | ||
+ | | screenshot=Thunder Force IV, Stage 5-1.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=Thunder Force IV, Stage 5-2.png | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Volbados | ||
+ | | screenshot=Thunder Force IV, Stage 6.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=Thunder Force IV, Stage 6 Boss.png | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Desvio | ||
+ | | screenshot=Thunder Force IV, Stage 7.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=Thunder Force IV, Stage 7 Boss 1.png | ||
+ | | screenshot3=Thunder Force IV, Stage 7 Boss 2.png | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Bio-Base | ||
+ | | screenshot=Thunder Force IV, Stage 8.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=Thunder Force IV, Stage 8 Boss 1.png | ||
+ | | screenshot3=Thunder Force IV, Stage 8 Boss 2.png | ||
+ | | screenshot4=Thunder Force IV, Stage 8 Boss 3.png | ||
+ | | screenshot5=Thunder Force IV, Stage 8 Boss 4.png | ||
+ | | screenshot6=Thunder Force IV, Stage 8 Boss 5.png | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Wall | ||
+ | | screenshot=Thunder Force IV, Stage 9.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=Thunder Force IV, Stage 9 Boss 1.png | ||
+ | | screenshot3=Thunder Force IV, Stage 9 Boss 2.png | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Versus | ||
+ | | screenshot=Thunder Force IV, Stage 10-1.png | ||
+ | | screenshot2=Thunder Force IV, Stage 10-2.png | ||
+ | | screenshot3=Thunder Force IV, Stage 10 Boss 1.png | ||
+ | | screenshot4=Thunder Force IV, Stage 10 Boss 2.png | ||
+ | | tabs=yes | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Versions== | ||
+ | ===Localised names=== | ||
+ | {{aka | ||
+ | |en_name=Thunder Force IV | ||
+ | |us_name=Lightening Force: Quest for the Darkstar | ||
+ | |jp_name=サンダーフォースIV | ||
+ | |jp_trans=Thunder Force IV | ||
+ | |jp_rom= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Production credits== | ||
+ | {{multicol| | ||
+ | {{creditstable| | ||
+ | *'''Programmers:''' Indick Mst, Yotaro, Zako, Chinpui, Kwd & Edger, Fake Dwarf Giva, Godzy, Alpha | ||
+ | *'''Graphics:''' Two Socks, Krp, Gaja, Silver Hammer, Ushimatu, Hunter, Booby Master, Tamtam, Guges.D, Unbalance, Pei Crash, No Remorse, Shion | ||
+ | *'''Music:''' [[Toshiharu Yamanishi|Funky Surounin]], Omen, Yunker Matai | ||
+ | *'''Voice:''' Atuko | ||
+ | *'''Director:''' My Home Papa | ||
+ | *'''Producer:''' Sigotonin | ||
+ | | source=In-game credits | ||
+ | | pdf=Thunder Force IV MD credits.pdf | ||
+ | | console=MD | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Digital manuals== | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | LighteningForce MD US MDMini2 manual.pdf|Mega Drive Mini 2 US manual | ||
+ | ThunderForceIV MD EU MDMini2 manual.pdf|Mega Drive Mini 2 EU manual | ||
+ | ThunderForceIV MD JP MDMini2 manual.pdf|Mega Drive Mini 2 JP manual | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Magazine articles== | ||
+ | {{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Promotional material== | ||
+ | {{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Promotional material}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Physical scans== | ||
+ | {{ratings|MD}} | ||
{{Scanbox | {{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Mega Drive | ||
+ | | region=JP | ||
+ | | cover=ThunderForce4 MD JP Box.jpg | ||
+ | | cart=ThunderForce4 MD JP Cart.jpg | ||
+ | | carttop=ThunderForce4 MD JP CartTop.jpg | ||
+ | | manual=ThunderForce4 MD JP Manual.pdf | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
| console=Mega Drive | | console=Mega Drive | ||
| region=US | | region=US | ||
| cover=ThunderForce4 MD US Box.jpg | | cover=ThunderForce4 MD US Box.jpg | ||
| cart=Thunderforce4 md us cart.jpg | | cart=Thunderforce4 md us cart.jpg | ||
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| console=Mega Drive | | console=Mega Drive | ||
− | | region= | + | | region=SE rental (HENT orange) |
− | | cover= | + | | cover=TFIV MD SE rental cover.jpg |
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+ | ==Technical information== | ||
+ | {{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Technical information}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
− | {{ | + | {{ThunderForceIVOmni}} |
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+ | [[Category:Mega Drive Mini 2 games]] |
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System(s): Sega Mega Drive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Publisher: Technosoft (Japan), Sega (US, Europe) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Developer: Technosoft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sound driver: T.S v1.31 (Technosoft) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Genre: Shooting[1][2][3] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of players: 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Thunder Force IV (サンダーフォースIV), called Lightening Force: Quest for the Darkstar in the US, is a 1992 shoot-'em-up by Technosoft released for the Sega Mega Drive. It is the fourth game in the Thunder Force series.
Contents
Story
Shortly after defeating the ORN Empire in Thunder Force III, the Galaxy Federation comes under attack by survivors of the Empire, who have gathered their remaining forces on the planet Vios. This new faction has been biding its time and developing weapons even more deadly than those used by its predecessors. The Galaxy Federation must again scramble a new small craft, the Fire LEO-04 Rynex, to counter this emerging threat.
Gameplay
The game is a side-scrolling shooter like its predecessor. The Rynex is moved in any direction using the D-Pad. The screen scrolls horizontally automatically. Stages are significantly taller than in previous games, and the player can travel to the upward and downward edges of the screen to reveal a larger playing field. The player can change the movement speed of the ship with . Pressing the button adds 25% (or loops back to 25% if already at 100%); holding the button adds 1% at a time.
The Rynex shoots with , which can be held for continuous fire. It is equipped with multiple weapons, which are switched with . The player starts with two default weapons and acquires more by collecting items. The player can change the speed or the equipped weapon while the game is paused. The player can also equip two Claw add-ons, which are two small satellite drones. The Claws block weak incoming bullets and provide extra firepower by firing single, normal shots. Midway through the game, the Claws are upgraded and acquire the Thunder Sword ability. This allows them to charge up when the player is not firing and then release a powerful beam attack with .
The Rynex is destroyed in one hit from an enemy or an obstacle. Losing a life loses the Claws and the equipped weapon (unless it is a default weapon). The player gains an extra life at 10,000 and 100,000 points and then every 100,000 points after that.
There are four selectable difficulty levels (Easy, Normal, Hard, and Maniac). The options menu is accessed by holding , , or when pressing START on the title screen.
Weapons
Twin Shot | |
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Fires two streams of parallel bullets. | |
Back Shot | |
Fires one stream of bullets to the front and one stream to the back. | |
Blade | |
Replaces the Twin Shot with large orange blades. A strong weapon, but the size of the blades make it difficult get through the armor of some bosses to hit their weak spots. | |
Railgun | |
Replaces the Back Shot with powerful, long lasers behind the Rynex. The strongest weapon for shooting enemies from behind. | |
Snake | |
Drops bombs above and below the Rynex at an angle. When this weapon is equipped, rather than providing support fire, Claws leave shadows that provide additional protection. | |
Hunter | |
Fires blue energy balls that seek enemies. Less powerful than other weapons but does not need to be targeted. | |
Free Way | |
Launches missiles in a conical spread in the opposite direction of the ship's travel. | |
Thunder Sword | |
Acquired in the Vios stage. Allows Claws to charge up when the Rynex is not firing; the next shot releases a powerful sword beam, which penetrates through multiple targets, with two additional angled lasers (regardless of which weapon is selected). |
Items
Item Carrier | |
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Shoot to release an item. | |
Claw | |
Equips two Claws, fighter drones that orbit the Rynex and provide support fire and protect it from damage. | |
Thunder Sword | |
Equips two Claws, which have been upgraded to use the Thunder Sword in addition to their standard functionality. | |
Shield | |
Surrounds the Rynex in a shield that renders it invulnerable to damage, but it dissipates after sustaining too many hits. | |
1-Up | |
Awards the player with an extra life. | |
Blade | |
Acquires the Blade weapon. | |
Railgun | |
Acquires the Railgun weapon. | |
Snake | |
Acquires the Snake weapon. | |
Hunter | |
Acquires the Hunter weapon. | |
Free Way | |
Acquires the Free Way weapon. |
Stages
The player can choose the order of the first four stages upon starting the game using the D-Pad (or press START to accept the default order). The remaining stages are played in sequence.
Strite | |
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A world of clouds, mountains, and waters. | |
Ruin | |
A blue ruin facing the void of space. | |
Air Raid | |
Fly through a large Vios fleet mobilized for an assault on the Federation. | |
Daser | |
A desert sandstorm. | |
Vios | |
Volbados | |
Desvio | |
Bio-Base | |
Wall | |
Versus | |
Versions
Localised names
Language | Localised Name | English Translation |
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English | Thunder Force IV | Thunder Force IV |
English (US) | Lightening Force: Quest for the Darkstar | Lightening Force: Quest for the Darkstar |
Japanese | サンダーフォースIV | Thunder Force IV |
Production credits
- Programmers: Indick Mst, Yotaro, Zako, Chinpui, Kwd & Edger, Fake Dwarf Giva, Godzy, Alpha
- Graphics: Two Socks, Krp, Gaja, Silver Hammer, Ushimatu, Hunter, Booby Master, Tamtam, Guges.D, Unbalance, Pei Crash, No Remorse, Shion
- Music: Funky Surounin, Omen, Yunker Matai
- Voice: Atuko
- Director: My Home Papa
- Producer: Sigotonin
Digital manuals
Magazine articles
- Main article: Thunder Force IV/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
- Main article: Thunder Force IV/Promotional material.
Physical scans
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Based on 45 reviews |
Mega Drive, AU |
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Technical information
- Main article: Thunder Force IV/Technical information.
References
- ↑ File:ThunderForce4 MD JP Box.jpg
- ↑ File:ThunderForceIV MD KR cover.jpg
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://sega.jp/history/hard/megadrive/software_l.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-07-02 23:21)
- ↑ Beep! MegaDrive, "July 1992" (JP; 1992-06-08), page 146
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 GamePro, "August 1993" (US; 1993-xx-xx), page 68
- ↑ Computer Trade Weekly, "" (UK; 1992-11-23), page 18
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