Cloud Master
1988 video game
Cloud Master (中華大仙, Chūka Taisen) is a horizontally scrolling shooter released as an arcade video game by Taito in 1988. Home versions were released for the Master System, PC Engine, and Famicom and, excluding the Master System version, were released only in Japan. The PC Engine version of the game is titled Gokuraku! Chūka Taisen (極楽!中華大仙). The Famicom version is titled Chūka Taisen.
Gameplay
The player controls Mike Chen floating on a cloud, maneuvering around the screen and shooting balls of energy at flying enemies. Powerups can be collected for stronger and faster firepower. Some parts of the stages have doors that give the player the opportunity to buy special bomb types with collectible credits. Each stage has its own mini-boss and main boss. The player restarts at certain checkpoints after losing a life.
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