What can one say about this game that people don't already know? Its probably the best vertical shoot em up on the Master System, if not the best top 3 easily. It has lots of sprites on the screen which is impressive for a SMS game, lots of powerups and there are even choices about the powerups you can have.
The boss battles are also impressive. The sound is awesome and today with emulators you can even choose to play with FM sound which adds an extra level to this game. Play it, you wont be sorry!
Power Strike Trivia
"Power Strike" is the Western version of the Japanese game "Aleste", and has a few changes compared to that game. For example, the Japanese version has an extra level. In USA, "Power Strike" was not sold in shops, but was only available through mail order from Sega. It is also worth noting the American cover lacks colour.
Power Strike Cheats, Hints, Tips and Walkthroughs
Get extra lifes
Press DOWN,RIGHT,DOWN,DOWN,LEFT,RIGHT,UP,RIGHT at the title screen to start or continue the game with 9 lifes.
Bonus level
Successfully complete the game, and choose the continue option to begin at Level 00.
Sound test
Press UP,DOWN,UP,LEFT,LEFT,DOWN,RIGHT,UP and then 1 or 2 at the title screen to get to a sound test page.
Disable FM sound
This will disable FM sound when playing with a FM sound chip. Hold UP+LEFT on Controller 1 and DOWN+RIGHT on Controller 2 when you turn on the console.
Box Text
USA
It's Sega's 1st Special Edition game. You won't find this version on the store shelves! Your planet has been overrun by the meanest mutant vegetation ever created in a genetics laboratory. It's taken over buildings, labs, fighter craft...even people! And it's getting bigger...and meaner...with each passing second. But it hasn't taken over you. Now, you're going in on a mission to deliver a POWER STRIKE! You have a special attack ship with the ability to use weapons you free from the ground. The action is hot and heavy. The enemy is coming faster than you could ever believe! So fight hard and fast. If you don't turn the mutated vegetation into a giant tossed salad, they'll turn you into toast!
EUROPE
English
The Earth is threatened by mutant plant life and their brainwashed human followers. One force can stop the evil vegetables from taking root: Power Strike, the most versatile jet fighter in the world. Blast the enemy in the air and on the ground and save the planet from the creeping green menace.
German
Die Erde wird von Pflanzenmutationen und menschlichen Gefolgsleuten bedroht, die eine Gehirnwäsche hinter sich haben. Eine Kraft kann diese üblen flanzen daran hindern, Wurzeln zu schlagen: Power Strike, das vielseitigste Kampfflugzeug der Welt. Zerstören Sie den Feind in der Luft und auf dem Boden und retten Sie den Planeten von der kriechenden grünen Bedrohung.
French
La terre est menacée par une végétation mutante et des êtres humains sans cerveau qui sont devenu ses esclaves. Une seule chose peut empêcher ces plantes démoniaques de s'enraciner définitivement: "Power Strike",l'avion de combat le plus diversifié qui soit au monde. Détruisez l'ennemi en vol ou au sol et sauvez la planète de la menace verte rampante.
Spanish
La Tierra está amenazada por vida vegetal mutante y sus seguidores humanos zombies. Una fuerza puede detener el arraigo de los malvados vegetales: Power Strike, el caza de combate más versátil del mundo. Destruya al enemigo en el aire y en tierra, y salve al planeta de la reptante amenaza verde.
Italian
La terra è minacciata da una mutevole forma di vita vegetale e dagli scherani umani non più in grado di volere. Una sola forza può imnpedire che questi diabolici vegetali si stabilizzino: la Power Strike, la più versatile aeronave da combattimento del mondo, Bisognerà distruggere il nemico in aria e a terra per salvare il pianete da questa strisciante minaccia verde.
BRAZIL
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