Line #82 VideoGame/ShockTroopers


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4	[[caption-width-right:350:[[{{Tagline}} The eight soldiers get to attack the wicked terrorists!!]]]]
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8	-> ''"Avoid all obstacles and seek out the enemy's headquarters!!"''
9	-->-- Back Page of the ''VideoGame/ShockTroopers1997'' flyer.
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11	''Shock Troopers'' is a [[VerticalScrollingShooter Vertical Scrolling]] run 'n' gun ShootEmUp game developed by Saurus and published by {{Creator/SNK}} for the Platform/NeoGeo arcade platform in 1997. A sequel, ''Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad'', came out a year later. [[DevelopmentHell A third title was planned but never materialized.]] The gameplay is similar to games like Commando and VideoGame/IkariWarriors, and both games feature [[CoopMultiplayer two-player co-op]].
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13	Both games have become available to download on the Wii's Virtual Console, the [=PlayStation=] Store for the [=PS3=], PSP and [=PS4=], [=XBox=] One and the Nintendo Switch. The first game was also included in ''SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1'' for the Wii and [=PS2=].
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15	!The duology consists of:
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17	* ''[[VideoGame/ShockTroopers1997 Shock Troopers (1997)]]''
18	* ''[[VideoGame/ShockTroopersSecondSquad Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad]]''
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22	!! Both games provide examples of:
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24	* AbnormalAmmo: A variety of color-coded enemy vehicles appear in ''2nd Squad'', some of which have weapons like [[DeadlyGas chemical sprayers]] and net launchers. This also applies to some sub-weapons and [[PowerUp power-ups]], like the [[PrecisionGuidedBoomerang Boomerang.]]
25	* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: [[{{Mooks}} Mook uniform colors]] denote their combat abilities.
26	* DeadlyGas: Gas grenades used by [[BigFun Maru]] and [[EliteMooks blue-unformed mooks]] in ''Shock Troopers'', chemical-sprayer trucks in ''2nd Squad.''
27	* DisneyVillainDeath: [[spoiler: Leader]] is last seen plummeting from the plane you fought him on top of. It's kind of funny in contrast to the obviously bloody deaths of all his {{Mooks}}. The FinalBoss of the second game also dies by falling off the missile to his death.
28	* DoNotRunWithAGun: Your character can shoot on the move, and ''should.'' Holding down the fire button allows you to continuously shoot in any of eight directions while moving about.
29	%%* EliteMooks
30	* EmergencyWeapon: Much like in ''VideoGame/MetalSlug'', attacking an enemy at point-blank will activate a nasty melee attack. Kills in this manner are usually worth more points. Most of the first game's characters use knives, others [[GoodOldFisticuffs just punch]]. Leon also uses a knife. Angel uses tear gas, Toy uses [[StaticStunGun a taser]], and Lulu just [[BoomHeadshot pops them in the face]] with [[HandCannon a large revolver]].
31	%%* FacelessGoons
32	* FireBreathingWeapon: The Flame PowerUp. {{Mooks}} that wouldn't otherwise die in one hit anyway are often left paralyzed [[VideogameCrueltyPotential as they dance about in flames]].
33	* FragileSpeedster: With the exception of [[BrawnHilda Big Mama]], female characters are always faster, but can take fewer hits.
34	%%* GrenadeLauncher
35	* HealThyself: Health pickups abound. These take many forms, such as obvious medkits, but also food like bananas and the occasional Rice Ball.
36	* InnocentBystander: Often seen fleeing for their lives or cowering in fear. D.I.C. troops in ''2nd Squad'' are seen [[KickTheDog gunning them]] [[MoralEventHorizon down in droves]].
37	* KillItWithFire: The above mentioned flame guns, as well as napalm grenades employed by Milky in ''Shock Troopers'' and Angel in ''2nd Squad.''
38	%%* LifeMeter
39	* MacrossMissileMassacre: Exhibited by airborne {{Boss\|Fight}}es (helicopters and VTOL jets) as well as the Missile Launcher PowerUp.
40	%%* {{Mooks}}
41	* MoneySpider: Enemies killed by [[EmergencyWeapon melee attacks]] often drop point bonuses.
42	%%* ScoringPoints
43	* SlidingScaleOfLinearityVersusOpenness: Level 2. ''Shock Troopers'' has a choice of three routes with the option to switch routes mid-game. ''2nd Squad'' has a simple level select at certain points.
44	* SpinToDeflectStuff: The dodge button sends you into a roll or somersault, and gives you a precious second or two of invulnerability.
45	* SpreadShot: The [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin aptly-named "3-Way" PowerUp in the first game.]] Lulu's basic attack in ''2nd Squad'' also is this, while Angel has a "wide shot" which hits in a column, without gaps in the spread like Lulu. A few characters in the first game, namely Southern Cross, Maru and Big Mama, had smaller "wide shots." ''2nd Squad'' also has the "Round Charger", which [[DeathInAllDirections fires in all eight directions.]]
46	* WorldOfActionGirls: ''Many'', thanks to a surprisingly gender-equal cast.
47	** In the first game, we have Marie Bee, Big Mama and Milky.

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