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M.U.S.H.A.

First release
Dec 21, 1990
Developer
Compile
Genres
Shooter · Science fiction

M.U.S.H.A. is a Sega Genesis vertical-scrolling shooter from Compile and Seismic originally released in 1990 and later re-released on the Nintendo Virtual Console in 2009. The game is known for its rarity and its ability to fetch high prices on auction sites.

Also known as Musha Aleste: Full Metal Fighter Ellinor, M.U.S.H.A.: Metallic Uniframe Super Hybrid Armor

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Storyline
In the 91st century, mankind built space colonies and moved its residence to space. However, the environmental control system of the colony group "Little Japan" located on the other side of the moon LaGrange 2 suddenly shut down, and its core "Dire 51" started attacking humanity. Dire 51 attacked other colony groups violently, collecting materials and debris and strengthening and expanding its own colonies. The huge and strange appearance of the enemies eyes became a sign of hatred and fear among people. Though the cause of Dire 51's malfunction was hurriedly investigated by many research teams, no conclusion could be found about the cause. Meanwhile, Dire 51 develops a powerful armor and begins its attack against Earth. The battle on Earth intensifies, and the situation gets into a staggering state. In order to defeat the attacking forces, Earth finally places its last bet on the MUSHA unit.Read more

In the 91st century, mankind built space colonies and moved its residence to space. However, the environmental control system of the colony group "Little Japan" located on the other side of the moon LaGrange 2 suddenly shut down, and its core "Dire 51" started attacking humanity. Dire 51 attacked other colony groups violently, collecting materials and debris and strengthening and expanding its own colonies. The huge and strange appearance of the enemies eyes became a sign of hatred and fear among people. Though the cause of Dire 51's malfunction was hurriedly investigated by many research teams, no conclusion could be found about the cause. Meanwhile, Dire 51 develops a powerful armor and begins its attack against Earth. The battle on Earth intensifies, and the situation gets into a staggering state. In order to defeat the attacking forces, Earth finally places its last bet on the MUSHA unit.

Release dates
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Dec 21, 1990
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Mar 1991
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
1991
All 5 release dates
Wii
Apr 01, 2008
Wii
Jan 19, 2009
Age ratings
CERO AESRB E
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Keywords
anime, shoot 'em up, virtual console, vertical scrolling, linear gameplay
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Languages

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IGDB · recorded 2 Oct 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 2 Oct 2026