Gate of Thunder - PC Engine Super CD-Rom

You are the last resort of our planet.

Gate of Thunder is one of the most celebrated horizontal shoot-’em-ups on the PC Engine / TurboDuo, known for its blazing-fast action, precision enemy patterns, and legendary hard-rock CD soundtrack. Developed by Red Company / Hudson’s internal team (including former Technosoft talent from the Thunder Force series), the game delivers an arcade-quality experience with silky scrolling and responsive controls.

Aries was a peaceful and calm planet for millennia; however, it is now faced with its worst crisis. The deadly army of Obellon fighters led by General Don Jingi, the evil merchant known to do anything for personal gain, is out to steal the “Starlight,” a powerful source of energy that could destroy the universe if misused. You must properly guide the “Hunting Dog” fighter-plane along with Hawk and Esty (special undercover agents protecting the Galaxy) to destroy Obellon before they destroy the world.

Created by staff who previously worked on Thunder Force III / IV-style shooters:

• Emphasis on speed & weapon rhythm

• Boss pattern design reminiscent of Technosoft titles

• Exceptional stage flow and enemy timing

Because of this pedigree, Gate of Thunder is widely regarded as a spiritual continuation of classic 16-bit arcade shooters.

Product Details

Japanese Title: ゲイト オブ サンダー (Gate of Thunder)
Platform: PC Engine Super CD-ROM² (NTSC-J)
Genre: Shoot-’em-up / Horizontal Shooter
Players: 1 player
Language: Japanese (minimal text)
Developer: Red Company / Hudson Soft
Publisher: Hudson Soft
Release Year: 1992 (Japan)

Requires Super CD-ROM²-compatible hardware (PC Engine Duo, TurboDuo, or System Card 3.0).

***PC Engine CD-ROMs are region-free, meaning they will work on both Japanese PC Engine and North American Turbo Duo systems. However, Super System Cards are region-locked and may require adapters or modification for use on non-Japanese systems. Please verify compatibility before purchasing.