Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000

"This 32X-exclusive sci-fi shooter is similar gameplay-wise to Sega's arcade game Zaxxon."

CSK Research Institute·Sega Enterprises, Ltd.·Sega of America· June 1, 1995· Main Game

This 32X-exclusive sci-fi shooter is similar gameplay-wise to Sega's arcade game Zaxxon. The graphics consist of a diagonally scrolling playfield which creates a pseudo 3D environment. The backgrounds are drawn using 2D scrolling planes, but the enemy and ship objects are drawn using 3D flat-shaded polygons. Although the basic goal of each of the 9 levels is to shoot everything without getting shot, the game has a strategic element. Your basic spacecraft has very little firepower, and can only sustain one hit. To make matters worse, there are very few power-ups. In order to survive, you have to jump on top of enemies and take control of their weapons systems. This system allows for a large variety of player-controllable ships.

Released 1 June 1995 for Sega 32X by CSK Research Institute, published by Sega Enterprises, Ltd. and Sega of America. Rated E by ESRB.

Story

An evil insectoid clan is attempting to seize power! Your mission ... find and destroy the insectoid's Motherbase before they can break through the defensive net.