Viewpoint Neo Geo box art

Neo Geo · Shoot 'em Up

Viewpoint

Deep cut

SystemNeo Geo
GenreShoot 'em Up
DeveloperAicom
PublisherSammy Corporation
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Released for the Neo Geo, Viewpoint is a shoot 'em up developed by Aicom and published by Sammy Corporation.

Among the 16 Neo Geo shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.

Aicom also made Blazing Star and Pulstar for the Neo Geo.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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've played the Neo Geo hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Viewpoint 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.

Viewpoint gameplay screenshot on Neo Geo
In-game screenshot (Neo Geo)

Viewpoint walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Viewpoint.

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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.

Viewpoint FAQ

Who made Viewpoint?

It was developed by Aicom and published by Sammy Corporation.

Is Viewpoint multiplayer?

No. Viewpoint is a single-player game.

How long does Viewpoint take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, Viewpoint 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 Viewpoint 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.

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