Air Buster

First release: Q1 1990
Publisher: Kaneko, Tec Toy
Genres: Shooter, Simulator · Action, Science fiction
Platforms: Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, PC (Microsoft Windows), Arcade, TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine

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.

Also known as Air Buster: Trouble Specialty Raid Unit

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Arcade: Q1 1990
TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine: Nov 02, 1990
PC (Microsoft Windows): 1990

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PC (Microsoft Windows): 1990
Arcade: 1990
TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine: Dec 31, 1990
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis: Jan 31, 1991
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis: 1991
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis: Jan 08, 1993

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ESRB EC

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Co-operative, Single player

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Side view

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