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Neo Geo · Shoot 'em Up
Shock Troopers
Deep cut Co-op
| System | Neo Geo |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Saurus |
| Publisher | SNK |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Shock Troopers |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Shock Troopers is a shoot 'em up released for the Neo Geo, developed by Saurus and published by SNK.
Among the 16 Neo Geo shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
It is part of the Shock Troopers series; on the Neo Geo you can also try Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad.
Shock Troopers supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want a game to beat together with a friend
- you've played the Neo Geo hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Shock Troopers is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Shock Troopers walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Shock Troopers.
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Playing Neo Geo games today
Neo Geo games are built for short, intense arcade sessions and are at their best head-to-head with a friend. Most of the library has been re-released on modern platforms, and the games also run in arcade emulators such as Rec0m88's MAME support.
Shock Troopers FAQ
Who made Shock Troopers?
It was developed by Saurus and published by SNK.
Is Shock Troopers multiplayer?
Yes. Shock Troopers supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Shock Troopers take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Shock Troopers typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Shock Troopers on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.