Plus Alpha

Plus Alpha^[a] is a 1989 multidirectional shooter video game developed and published by Jaleco for arcades. It was only released in Japan in May 1989.^[1] The game is known for its low difficulty compared to other shoot 'em ups as well as its anime-like art style reminiscent of Konami's TwinBee series.^[2] Hamster Corporation released the game as part of their Arcade Archives series for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in April 2020.^[3][4]

Plus Alpha
Arcade flyer
Developer	Jaleco
Publisher	Jaleco
Composer	Tsukasa Tawada
Series	Rod Land
Platform	Arcade
Release	JP: May 1989
Genre	Multidirectional shooter
Modes	Single-player, multiplayer

Gameplay

The player controls Selia and Rumy as they journey in spaceships to rescue seven countries from tyranny. Three different spaceships with unique attributes are available.^[2] To defeat enemies on the way, both characters can shoot them with two types of ammunition differing in size, damage and curvature, which can be changed by collecting power-ups and defeating enemies.^[3][5] A boss enemy appears at the end of every level that must be defeated to progress.^[2]

Notes

1. Japanese: プラスアルファ, Hepburn: Purasu Arufa