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Zanac-Ex

Compile · Ponyca

Jan 1987

Release

Jan 1987

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Inside Zanac-Ex

What it is

Zanax EX is an enhanced version of the vertically scrolling shooter Zanac A.I.. While preserving the locations and the gameplay system of the original version, this release builds upon the graphical enhancements of the Famicom/NES version of Zanac A.I..

Play styles

Single player

Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

Themes

Science fiction

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PortEggconsole Zanac EX MSX2Jul 10, 2025Platform adaptation

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Who made it

Ponyca
Publisher
D4 Enterprise
Publisher
Compile
Developer

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows)
MSX2

Release history

Aug 09, 2011PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jan 1987MSX2

Themes & modes

Science fictionSingle player

Tags

shoot 'em up

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Details

Released: Jan 1987
Developer: Compile
Publishers: Ponyca,D4 Enterprise
Franchise: Zanac
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Modes: Single player
Also known as: Zanac EX

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