Zanac may look like another run of the mill 80s shooter but don’t let that fool you. This game has mechanics that were pretty ahead of its time. The sense of speed as you blast waves of foes as well as the way the difficulty gradually increases as you collect power ups. There are also a wide assortment of sub weapons. 8 of them to be exact. All this is unheard for a shooter released in 1986. That is why Compile were masters in their craft. I strongly recommend Zanac to anyone who loves shooters or even those who want to get into this genre. It’s pretty beginner friendly.
Like all EGGCONSOLE releases there are multiple video options, save states, and a scan of the original manual. Also there is a stage select so you can practice on those stages you are having a tough time on.
EGGCONSOLE Zanac will be released on the Nintendo Switch eshop for $6.49 on 1/23. Here is a video of the game in action.
David Medina is a hardcore gamer and Japanese import collector owning dozens of systems and games from Famicom to Nintendo Switch. He has an active YouTube channel called "The Karnov Jr Show" and posts retro gaming content there weekly showing off collections, random store tours, and gameplay clips.