Twin Hawk
TurboGrafx CD · 1989
About this game
Twin Hawk is a 1989 vertically scrolling shooter arcade game developed by Toaplan and published by Taito.
Twin Hawk resembles other shooters of the time, specifically Toaplan's earlier game, Flying Shark.
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Also like Toaplan's other games, there were various differences between the Japanese version and other versions, including a checkpoint system and higher difficulty for the former.
Unusually, the game contains no flying enemies; thus, a complete lack of physical obstructions and a stronger focus on the numbers and speed of ground forces.
Another draw of Twin Hawk is the game's unique "smartbomb" in the form of a group of friendly planes; pressing button 2 once will call in six Flying Fortresses to surround and protect the player's plane, and provide back-up fire.
They are easily taken down by enemy fire, so the player must use them wisely.
Pressing button 2 again immediately after the call-in will sacrifice the planes for a more typical smartbomb.
Otherwise, pressing button 2 while any other plane is on-screen will suicide them all into the nearest enemies below.
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