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Earthion

Overview

Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter from developer Ancient Corporation, led by legendary composer Yuzo Koshiro, known for games like Streets of Rage. The game aims to recapture the essence of classic 16-bit shoot 'em ups like Gradius and Thunder Force, featuring tight controls, challenging gameplay, and a vibrant chiptune soundtrack by Koshiro himself. You play as Azusa Takanashi, piloting the advanced space fighter YK-IIA, on a mission to repel an alien invasion and save a resource-depleted Earth. The game features eight chaotic levels, each with unique environments, enemy types, and challenging boss fights. While originally developed for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, pushing the 16-bit hardware to its limits, Earthion has also been meticulously ported to modern platforms, including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, with a physical release for the Genesis/Mega Drive planned for 2026. It offers features like multiple difficulty levels, challenge modes, online leaderboards, and customization options for a classic retro experience on modern displays.

Platform
Sega Genesis
Genre
Shooter
Alternate Names
  • アーシオンJapanFlag of Japan region

Media

Box - 3D

Earthion - Box - 3D (United States) - 1512x1134
United States -  1512 x 1134

Box - Back

Earthion - Box - Back (Japan) - 1537x2100
Japan -  1537 x 2100

Box - Front

Earthion - Box - Front (Japan) - 1525x2100
Japan -  1525 x 2100

Box - Front - Reconstructed

Earthion - Box - Front - Reconstructed (United States) - 203x280
United States -  203 x 280

Box - Spine

Earthion - Box - Spine (Japan) - 295x2100
Japan -  295 x 2100

Clear Logo

Earthion - Clear Logo (World) - 1064x720
World -  1064 x 720
Earthion - Clear Logo (World) - 1149x861
World -  1149 x 861

Fanart - Background

Earthion - Fanart - Background (World) - 3840x2160
World -  3840 x 2160
Earthion - Fanart - Background (World) - 1920x1080
World -  1920 x 1080

Fanart - Cart - Front

Earthion - Fanart - Cart - Front (North America) - 800x518
North America -  800 x 518

Poster

Earthion - Poster (World) - 600x900
World -  600 x 900

Screenshot - Game Title

Earthion - Screenshot - Game Title (World) - 3200x2240
World -  3200 x 2240

Screenshot - Gameplay

Earthion - Screenshot - Gameplay (World) - 3840x2688
World -  3840 x 2688