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D-Force is a 1991 vertically scrolling shooter video game developed and published in Japan by Asmik for the Super Famicom and later localized and published in North America by Asmik Corporation of America for the Super NES. There are seven levels which feature six countries.
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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 D-Force
D-Force is a 1991 vertically scrolling shooter video game developed and published in Japan by Asmik for the Super Famicom and later localized and published in North America by Asmik Corporation of America for the Super NES. It involves an Apache helicopter set on defeating an evil Middle Eastern dictator. There are seven levels which feature six countries.
Some of the levels involve switching altitudes in order to attack enemies from a different height, which uses Mode 7, one of the main features of the Super NES. The music played at the menu is a variation of the French national anthem "La Marseillaise". The music played at the ending credits is a variation of the Soviet Union national anthem.
How D-Force Plays
It involves an Apache helicopter set on defeating an evil Middle Eastern dictator. The music played at the menu is a variation of the French national anthem "La Marseillaise". The main menu splits the game up into three sections; "Game Start," "Shooting Mode," and "Exploration Mode." Game Start plays through all of the game's seven levels.
Only the Game Start mode plays the seventh and final level in addition to the game's first six levels. Gameplay involves being the pilot of an Apache Helicopter, and shooting enemies down in the style of a vertical scrolling shooter. D-Force is a 1991 vertically scrolling shooter video game developed and published in Japan by Asmik for the Super Famicom and later localized and published in North America by Asmik Corporation of America for the Super NES.
Why Players Still Load It Up
Sinfield also expressed that it played like "a bunch of games made for NES." Génération 4s Frank Ladoire noted that it suffered slowdown when several sprites are present onscreen, as with other shooters on SNES such as Super R-Type and Earth Defense Force (1991). D-Force garnered average reviews from critics, most of which reviewed it as an import title. They stated that "This is anything but the best shoot’em-up on the [Super] Famicom and you'd be better off avoiding it and trying your hand at Gradius 3 instead, a truly class game." Nintendo Powers George Sinfield and Rob Noel liked the background visuals but they felt that it did not offered any innovation compared to other vertical-scrolling shooters on NES.
Games-X magazine criticized D-Force for its graphical presentation, particularly the "bland" sprites and poor rotation effects, as well as the monotonous sound effects, and below average gameplay. Ladoire also felt the game did not benefit from its audiovisual presentation. They also saw both the helicopter's movement and spawning of enemies confusing and unnatural respectively.
D-Force — Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a controller to play D-Force?
A gamepad is optional. The keyboard mapping shown on this page works immediately, and plugging in a USB or Bluetooth controller switches the player over on its own.
Who developed D-Force?
D-Force was developed by Cream and published by Asmik.
Where can I buy the original D-Force?
Scroll to "Other Places You Can Get This Game" beneath the write-up — it lists trusted stores selling official copies.
What console was D-Force released on?
D-Force was released for the Super Nintendo in 1991.