Zanac X Zanac

Zanac X Zanac
Release Date: 2001
Genre: Shoot 'em Up
Players: 1–2

Description - Zanac X Zanac is a Japan-exclusive compilation released to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Compile's classic shooter series. The collection includes Zanac Classic, an enhanced port of the original 1986 NES shooter, and Zanac Neo, a brand-new PlayStation sequel featuring updated graphics, multiple ships, and a modernized version of the series' adaptive difficulty system.

Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously in Zanac Neo, each controlling their own customizable spacecraft. Players battle through ten stages together, collecting weapon upgrades, adapting to the game's dynamic enemy AI system, and coordinating attacks against large bosses. The original Zanac Classic modes are single-player only.

Burning Soldier

Burning Soldier
Release Date: 1994
Genre: Rail Shooter
Players: 1–2

Description - Burning Soldier is a sci-fi rail shooter set during a war between Earth and a rebel force. Players pilot advanced fighters through space battles and planetary assaults while destroying waves of enemies and massive bosses.

Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously, each controlling their own targeting reticle while sharing the same flight path. Players work together to destroy enemy formations and bosses throughout the campaign.

Captain Quazar

Captain Quazar
Release Date: 1995
Genre: Action Shooter
Players: 1–2

Description - Captain Quazar is an isometric action game starring a robotic hero tasked with stopping an alien invasion across multiple planets. Players battle enemies using a variety of weapons and power-ups.

Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously through the entire campaign. Each player controls their own character and works together to clear stages and defeat bosses.

Mad Dog II: The Lost Gold

Mad Dog II: The Lost Gold
Release Date: 1994
Genre: FMV Shooter
Players: 1–2

Description - Mad Dog II continues the western-themed FMV action of the original game as players search for a hidden treasure while facing bandits and outlaws.

Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously, each controlling their own aiming cursor. Players shoot enemies together throughout the live-action adventure while avoiding innocent bystanders.

Who Shot Jonny Rock?

Who Shot Johnny Rock?
Release Date: 1994
Genre: FMV Shooter
Players: 1–2

Description - Set in the 1950s, Who Shot Johnny Rock? follows an investigation into the murder of rock star Johnny Rock through a series of live-action shootouts against gangsters and criminals.

Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously, each controlling their own cursor. Players cooperate throughout the live-action stages by shooting enemies, protecting civilians, and advancing the

Bubble Bobble

Bubble Bobble
Release Date: 1994
Genre: Platformer
Players: 1–2

Description - Bubble Bobble is Taito's arcade classic where players control the dragons Bub and Bob as they trap enemies in bubbles and pop them to clear all 100 stages. The FM Towns Marty version retains the original arcade gameplay and cooperative mechanics.

Co-op Experience - Two players control Bub and Bob simultaneously throughout the entire game. Players can combine attacks, share power-ups, and work together to uncover secrets and reach the true ending.

Pu-Li-Ru-La

Pu-Li-Ru-La
Release Date: 1994
Genre: Beat 'em Up
Players: 1–2

Description - Pu-Li-Ru-La is a surreal arcade beat 'em up from Taito set in a bizarre fantasy world. Players wield magical staffs to battle strange enemies, transform opponents, and fight oversized bosses across colorful stages.

Co-op Experience - Two players fight side-by-side through the entire campaign, using magical attacks and special abilities to defeat enemies and progress through each stage together.

Raiden Densetsu

Raiden Densetsu
Release Date: 1994
Genre: Shoot 'em Up
Players: 1–2

Description - Raiden Densetsu is a vertical scrolling shoot 'em up from Seibu Kaihatsu. Players pilot advanced fighter aircraft through military-themed stages filled with tanks, warships, aircraft, and large mechanical bosses while collecting weapon upgrades and bombs.

Co-op Experience - Two players pilot separate fighters simultaneously throughout the entire game. Players collect weapon upgrades independently while combining firepower to destroy enemy formations and defeat bosses.

Tatsujin-Ou (Truxton II)

Tatsujin-Oh (Truxton II)
Release Date: 1994
Genre: Shoot 'em Up
Players: 1–2

Description - Tatsujin-Oh is Toaplan's sequel to Truxton, featuring larger sprites, devastating weapons, and some of the company's largest boss encounters. The game builds upon the original with more aggressive enemy patterns and detailed stages.

Co-op Experience - Two players control separate ships simultaneously throughout the entire game, coordinating movement and firepower against dense enemy waves and massive bosses.

Twin Cobra

Twin Cobra
Release Date: 1994
Genre: Shoot 'em Up
Players: 1–2

Description - Twin Cobra is a military-themed vertical shooter from Toaplan where players pilot attack helicopters through enemy bases, deserts, fortresses, and heavily defended military installations.

Co-op Experience - Two players fly simultaneously through the entire campaign, working together to destroy enemy vehicles, aircraft, and boss targets.

Viewpoint

Viewpoint
Release Date: 1995
Genre: Shoot 'em Up
Players: 1–2

Description - Viewpoint is an isometric shoot 'em up originally developed by Sammy and published by SNK. Its distinctive perspective creates a pseudo-3D battlefield filled with enemy ships, environmental hazards, and elaborate boss encounters.

Co-op Experience - Two players control separate ships simultaneously through the entire game, navigating the isometric stages together while battling enemy forces and bosses.

Alien Breed

Alien Breed
Release Date: 1994
Genre: Run and Gun
Players: 1–2

Description - A top-down sci-fi shooter inspired by Alien, where players explore infested space stations, complete objectives, and battle hordes of hostile creatures.

Co-op Experience - Two players work together through the entire campaign, sharing resources, exploring levels, and fighting alien infestations.

Alien Breed: Tower Assault

Alien Breed: Tower Assault
Release Date: 1994
Genre: Run and Gun
Players: 1–2

Description - Alien Breed: Tower Assault is the final entry in Team17's classic Alien Breed series. Players battle through a sprawling alien-infested complex filled with interconnected levels, security systems, keys, weapons, and hostile creatures. The Amiga CD32 release also includes the complete Alien Breed II: The Horror Continues campaign on the same disc.

Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously through both Alien Breed: Tower Assault and Alien Breed II: The Horror Continues. Players explore the station together, search for keys and objectives, share resources, and fight through large alien infestations across both campaigns.

Banshee

Banshee
Release Date: 1994
Genre: Shoot 'em Up
Players: 1–2

Description - A vertically scrolling shooter set across multiple eras, featuring large bosses, weapon upgrades, and detailed visuals.

Co-op Experience - Two players pilot separate aircraft simultaneously through the entire campaign, sharing the screen while battling enemy formations and bosses.

Battletoads

Battletoads
Release Date: 1994
Genre: Beat 'em Up / Platformer
Players: 1–2

Description - The Amiga CD32 version of Rare's difficult action classic featuring brawling, platforming, racing, and obstacle-course stages.

Co-op Experience - Two players control Rash and Zitz simultaneously throughout most of the campaign, working together through the game's varied stages.

The Chaos Engine

The Chaos Engine
Release Date: 1994
Genre: Run and Gun
Players: 1–2

Description - A steampunk action game from The Bitmap Brothers where mercenaries battle through hostile environments to destroy a rogue machine.

Co-op Experience - Two players choose unique mercenaries and play through the entire campaign together, sharing money, upgrades, and combat responsibilities.

Gloom

Gloom
Release Date: 1995
Genre: First-Person Shooter
Players: 1–2

Description - A Doom-inspired first-person shooter built specifically for Amiga hardware, featuring maze-like levels and hordes of enemies.

Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously in split-screen mode, exploring levels and fighting enemies together.