Strikers 1945 II PS1 box art

PlayStation · Shoot 'em Up / Action

Strikers 1945 II

Deep cut Co-op

SystemPlayStation
Released1998
GenreShoot 'em Up, Action
DeveloperPsikyo
PublisherMidas Interactive
Players1–2 players (co-op)
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesStrikers 1945
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Developed by Psikyo and published by Midas Interactive, Strikers 1945 II arrived on the PlayStation in 1998 as a shoot 'em up. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.

It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II.

It is part of the Strikers 1945 series. The series also appears on other systems with Strikers 1945 II (Saturn) and Strikers 1945 Plus (Neo Geo).

Strikers 1945 II 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 PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets

What playing Strikers 1945 II 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.

Strikers 1945 II gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Strikers 1945 II walkthroughs & guides

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Strikers 1945 II FAQ

When did Strikers 1945 II come out on the PS1?

Strikers 1945 II was released for the PlayStation in 1998.

Who made Strikers 1945 II?

It was developed by Psikyo and published by Midas Interactive.

Is Strikers 1945 II multiplayer?

Yes. Strikers 1945 II supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.

How long does Strikers 1945 II take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, Strikers 1945 II 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 Strikers 1945 II 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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