Cybernator hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1992 on the Super Nintendo, this retro classic from its publisher is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
The game was localized and published overseas by Konami. The second entry in the Assault Suit series, it is a prequel to the first game, Target Earth.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind Cybernator
When the game was released outside of Japan, the title was changed to Cybernator. The instruction manual also stated the suit to be a colossal 5 stories tall and 5 tons (which is seriously underweight for a machine that tall), contrary to promo material stating it to be 4 stories tall. The game received a port to the PlayStation 2 in 2004 in Europe, Australia and Japan, under the title Assault Suits Valken.
However the few human enemies in the game remain (that are minuscule in scale vs machines throughout the game) with no censorship when they are killed. For example, the sixth mission takes place in the Alps, where Versis tries to fly over the mountains to reach the Allied front lines, but according to the manual, the player's aim is to raid the enemy commander's mountain retreat. In 2014, the game was re-released in Japan through the game distribution service EGG.
How Cybernator Plays
He is a soldier drafted into the Pacific States' Marine Corp and pilots a Federation Assault Suit. The various missions in the game lead up to the completion of this objective. (It is piloted by Major Beldark, whom Jake meets first in mission 4 and would later meet Jake once before the final boss). Survival for a soldier means defeating the enemy.
The story follows Jake Brain who pilots a giant mecha and fights in a war engulfing the entire world. The game features a new English translation without the censorship present in Cybernator as well as new artwork by character designer Satoshi Urushihara, a digital recreation and translation of the official 80-page Japanese guidebook, interviews with the designers, exclusive pre-production artwork, save states, unlockable cheats, and an option to switch between the original and newly arranged soundtracks, along with other additional features. The second entry in the Assault Suit series, it is a prequel to the first game, Target Earth.
Why Players Still Load It Up
The story follows Jake Brain who pilots a giant mecha and fights in a war engulfing the entire world. In 1996, Next Generation stated that Cybernator "was the game that introduced many U.S. gamers to classically Japanese design values - not only because it was a class title looks-wise, but also because it overflowed with action and atmosphere." The April 1996 issue of Super Play magazine listed Cybernator as the 19th best Super NES title. , also known as Cybernator, is a 2D mecha action game developed by Masaya and released in 1992 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
Well worth the effort." The Wii and Wii U re-releases received mixed-to-positive reviews. On February 20, 2023, developer M2 announced Assault Suits Valken Declassified, an updated re-release of the game for Nintendo Switch. It is equipped with a variety of weapons and other special accessories, giving it full land and minor air capabilities.
Cybernator — Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy the original Cybernator?
Scroll to "Other Places You Can Get This Game" beneath the write-up — it lists trusted stores selling official copies.
What console was Cybernator released on?
Cybernator was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992.
Can I save my progress in Cybernator?
It does — with a free account you can snapshot the game at any point using save states, then pick it up later from exactly that spot.
How many players does Cybernator support?
Cybernator supports 1 player(s) in this browser version.