Space Harrier - Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready!

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Yu Suzuki was hesitant to call Air Twister as a Space Harrier spiritual successor

Suzuki said he has always had this idea for a fantasy shooting game, but back in the '80s the limited available tech led to Space Harrier.
In 2022, with the new tech and approach, his idea turned into Air Twister.
"This is my ideal fantasy shooting game. I think when you play it, you will see it has a much different feel," Suzuki said.
Suzuki did confirm the game can also be played with a controller, as well.

Article : https://www.gamespot.com/articles/shenmue-creator-announces-air-twister-for-apple-arcade/1100-6503976/

[Mystic Monkey]

Indeed. I'm a fan of Chuchu Rocket too and the sequel (Chuchu Rocket Universe) was also Apple Arcade exclusive.
Double facepalm, lol.

Damn, sorry about that.

Yu Suzuki was hesitant to call Air Twister as a Space Harrier spiritual successor



Article : https://www.gamespot.com/articles/shenmue-creator-announces-air-twister-for-apple-arcade/1100-6503976/

So Air Twister isn't a spiritual successor to Space Harrier, more of what Space Harrier should of been? Interesting.

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We levelled up! Thank you for 62 years with us, SEGA! 💙

🌟 June 3rd, 2022 marks the 62nd #SEGA Annivesary 🌟 🎂
Past gems such as  Space Harrier, Outrun, VirtuaOn among many other titles appear as playable arcade mini-games in the Yakuza series 🎮.

Source : https://www.facebook.com/sega.jp

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So Air Twister isn't a spiritual successor to Space Harrier, more of what Space Harrier should of been? Interesting.

Yes, but still "what Space Harrier should of been" years ago was kinda outdated, isn't it?
I'm sure Panzer Dragoon series and Planet Harriers have already covered that.
I'm still curious though.

[Mystic Monkey]

Yes, but still "what Space Harrier should of been" years ago was kinda outdated, isn't it?
I'm sure Panzer Dragoon series and Planet Harriers have already covered that.
I'm still curious though.

I do like the design of it all. Yu Suzuki has a brilliant imagination when let loose. Very Fantasy Zone or Special Stage.

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SEGA-filled pop-up shop in Akihabara Line-up Goods include Sonic, Space Harrier, Mega Drive, Fantazy Zone, Feel the Magic: XY/XX, and AM2 Logo

SEGA-filled pop-up shop is coming to Akihabara.
It will be held from June 15th to July 3rd.

Link : https://akihabara-container.jp/event/612

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Interview with Yu Suzuki: Air Twister and His Return to Arcade Rail Shooters

As for music, the game’s debut trailer featured epic operatic music before switching to music that can only be described as sounding like the rock band Queen.
When we asked if this music is an indication of what we will hear throughout the game, Mr. Suzuki had this to say: “I asked the artist Valensia to do the music for this project. His fusion of rock, opera and classical music styles was the perfect fit for my ideal of the fantasy shooter.”

Read the Full Interview here : http://segabits.com/blog/2022/06/10/interview-with-yu-suzuki-air-twister-and-his-return-to-arcade-rail-shooters/

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Happy Birthday SEGA Forever!

June 22, 2022 is the fifth anniversary of SEGA Forever!
Which one is your favourite?

Link : https://discord.com/invite/segaforever

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Yu Suzuki’s Air Twister is out now on Apple Arcade!

Soar through the sky battling against invaders in this all-new fantasy endless shooter from legendary game creator, Yu Suzuki.
Players will assume the role of Princess Arch fighting back against bizarre invaders to save their planet from destruction.
They’ll rain down their homing arrows to trace graceful arcs of light across beautiful, artfully crafted stages, before they pierce their foes.
With a fun and easy touchscreen swipe-shooting gameplay mechanic, the destiny of the planet is in the player’s hands.

Source : https://twitter.com/segabits/status/1540173513490833408

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Without Apple, Yu Suzuki’s Air Twister would not have happened.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU4vCCYOrrw

Yu Suzuki’s return to arcade gaming arrives today in the form of Air Twister, an Apple Arcade exclusive.
Now before you moan and groan about it being on Apple products only, it was Apple who asked him and his team for an arcade-style game.
Apple is also listed in the game’s credits as a producer. So without Apple, this game would not have happened.

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2022/06/24/yu-suzukis-air-twister-is-now-available-on-apple-arcade/