Earthion

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  • Summary: With Earth's resources depleted and its environment in ruin, most of humanity has fled to Mars. But when hostile invaders launch an attack on Earth, mankind has no choice but to fight back. As environmental researcher Azusa Takanashi, you'll pilot the state-of-the-art space fighter YK-IIAWith Earth's resources depleted and its environment in ruin, most of humanity has fled to Mars. But when hostile invaders launch an attack on Earth, mankind has no choice but to fight back. As environmental researcher Azusa Takanashi, you'll pilot the state-of-the-art space fighter YK-IIA and mount the most important counterattack in human history. Losing is not an option!

    Featuring eight action-packed stages full of stunning visuals, frenetic gameplay, and amazing special effects - not to mention an incredible soundtrack composed by the legendary Yuzo Koshiro - Earthion will have you on the edge of your seat as you fight to save humanity's future.    … Expand

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  1. Xbox Achievements
    Sep 18, 2025
    90
    Earthion is a dream of future past, a late-career gem from Yuzo Koshiro, and a sharp-edged shooter that keeps you coming back.
  2. ZTGD
    Oct 8, 2025
    90
    Earthion is a stellar shooter that not only captures the heart of Genesis shooters, but brings the genre forward with stellar visuals, interesting mechanics, and a soundtrack that I could blast on repeat. I love that we live in a world where a game like this can exist. If you grew up loving titles like Hellfire, Truxton, and Musha, this is definitely a game for you. I cannot recommend it enough.
  3. TheXboxHub
    Jan 7, 2026
    90
    We’re confident that Earthion takes the crown for best SHMUP of 2025, which isn’t bad for a 16-bit title.

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