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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
| Control | Action |
|---|---|
| Joystick | Move the ship in eight directions; select a starting stage from the first four |
| A Button | Fire the standard shot; tap repeatedly for rapid fire; hold and release for a charged beam |
| B Button | Cycle the equipped Voyager support option |
| Start | Begin play; confirm stage selection; join as the second player |
| Coin/Select | Insert credit; continue after losing all lives |
About Pulstar
| Release date | Arcade (Neo Geo MVS) JP: August 28, 1995. Neo Geo AES JP: September 29, 1995. Neo Geo CD worldwide: October 27, 1995 |
| Developer | Aicom |
| Publisher | SNK |
| Platform | Neo Geo MVS, Neo Geo AES, Neo Geo CD |
| Genre | Horizontally scrolling shooter |
| Modes | Single-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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