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Pulstar is a horizontally scrolling shooter for the Neo Geo, developed by Aicom and published by SNK in 1995. Players pilot the Dino246 through eight stages against an alien invasion, using a two-part power bar for charged beams and rapid fire, plus a front-mounted pod that blocks incoming shots.

How To Play Pulstar

ControlAction
JoystickMove the ship in eight directions; select a starting stage from the first four
A ButtonFire the standard shot; tap repeatedly for rapid fire; hold and release for a charged beam
B ButtonCycle the equipped Voyager support option
StartBegin play; confirm stage selection; join as the second player
Coin/SelectInsert credit; continue after losing all lives

About Pulstar

Release dateArcade (Neo Geo MVS) JP: August 28, 1995. Neo Geo AES JP: September 29, 1995. Neo Geo CD worldwide: October 27, 1995
DeveloperAicom
PublisherSNK
PlatformNeo Geo MVS, Neo Geo AES, Neo Geo CD
GenreHorizontally scrolling shooter
ModesSingle-player; two-player alternating play
Also known asパルスター (Japan); Project Dino and Reaction (development names); ACA NEOGEO Pulstar (re-release)

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Sheldon has spent over a decade immersed in retro gaming, from NES classics to arcade gems. He's deeply passionate about preserving gaming history and helping others rediscover these timeless titles. When he's not gaming, Shaun writes about the evolution of video games and their cultural impact.