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A/X-101

In the future date of 2500, mankind has reached its zenith in space travel and peace. However, after making contact with alien life for the first time, Earth is soon attacked and nearly conquered by a…

25 March 1994

A/X-101 is a shooter developed by Absolute Entertainment, released 25 March 1994 on Sega CD.

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What A/X-101 is

A/X-101 is a shooter game developed by Absolute Entertainment and released in 1994. It was published by Sega. It is available on Sega CD only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

In the future date of 2500, mankind has reached its zenith in space travel and peace. However, after making contact with alien life for the first time, Earth is soon attacked and nearly conquered by a war-driven alien race called the Gurzons. The Earth's Defense Force discover the Gurzon's enemy resides on the distant alien planet Prism, who made contact with Earth as a warning against the oncoming Gurzon invasion. Further investigation leads to the discovery of a computer upgrade system located on Prism called the A/X-101, a weapon program that promises to liberate Earth from the Gurzon's grip. Earth Defense sends four of its best fighter pilots - Bob, Kelly, Chris and their Captain (the…
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How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

A/X-101 launched on 25 March 1994, within three weeks of Super Metroid, Final Fantasy III, FINAL FANTASY VI and The Elder Scrolls: Arena.

Released around the same time: Super Metroid, Final Fantasy III, FINAL FANTASY VI, The Elder Scrolls: Arena.

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When did A/X-101 come out?
A/X-101 was released on 25 March 1994 for Sega CD.

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