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Philosoma
Sign in to saveis a shooter video game developed by G-Artists and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation. It was released in Japan in July 1995, North America in January 1996 and PAL territories in March 1996. It was re-released on the PlayStation Network in Japan on April 26, 2007. One of the earliest PlayStation games, it was met with mediocre reviews, with most critics assessing its graphics as dull and its gameplay as primitive.
Game data
- Released
- 1995-07-28
- User rating
- 0.00 / 5
- Genres
- Shooter, Action
- Platforms
- PlayStation
- ESRB
- Everyone 10+
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Game details · IGDB
In Philosoma, you blast through 18 vertical scrolling deep space environments in search of the mysterious distress call, destroying enemies and obstacles in your path. Go up against a variety of vehicles including the "Hover Carrier," the "Makkon," and the "Missile Walker" as you clear your way with one of four main weapons such as the Vulcan, Laser, A-Break, or Ray-B. Each weapon can be upgraded up to three times when specific power-up icons are collected. A secondary weapon such as Buster grenades, MRMs, and SRMs are equipped at the beginning of a level or acquired through a power-up.
- Released
- 1995
- Genres
- Shooter
- Platforms
- PlayStation 3, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
- Game modes
- Single player
- Developer
- G-Artists
- Publisher
- Sony Computer Entertainment
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- video game
- Publisher
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Composer
- Kow Otani
- Developer
- Epics Inc
- Platform
- Q10677
- Game mode
- single-player video game
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- publication date
- 1995-07-28
- PlayStation DataCenter URL
- psxdatacenter.com/games/U/P/SCUS-94403.html
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Encyclopedic overview
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- Development
- Release and reception
- Sequel
- Notes
- References
is a shooter video game developed by G-Artists and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation. It was released in Japan in July 1995, North America in January 1996 and PAL territories in March 1996. It was re-released on the PlayStation Network in Japan on April 26, 2007. One of the earliest PlayStation games, it was met with mediocre reviews, with most critics assessing its graphics as dull and its gameplay as primitive.
==Story== A recently colonized alien planet named Planet 220 reports a devastating attack by an unknown force and requires assistance. Alpha and Bravo teams are called in, but after enemy contact is made, the team fails to respond. The player assumes the roles of D3, a rookie pilot, as well as his commander and Charlie squadron Commander Nicolard Michau. Each are piloting the latest space fighter ships, the F/A-37 Strega, in an attempt to neutralize the unknown threat. However, a horrible secret hidden in the battle awaits them.
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