
Release
Q1 1990
Player score
70/100
Platform families
1
Connected releases
Core game only
Game data from IGDB
Editorial overview
What it is
Air Buster has its roots in such scrolling shoots as R-Type, Gradius and Truxton. Its two-player simultaneous action is a relatively unique twist on the genre.
Play styles
Single player · Co-operative
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Action · Science fiction
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Languages
1 supported
Cinematic archive
Official footage, in-game captures, and production artwork—collected into one immersive gallery.
Gameplay Video
Production dossier
Cast, creators, hardware, release history, and the details that define how this game plays.

Arcade
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Gen 4

PC (Microsoft Windows)

TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine
Gen 4