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Thunder Force IV
Sega Saturn · Shoot 'em Up
Thunder Force IV
| System | Sega Saturn |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Technosoft |
| Publisher | Sega |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Thunder Force |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Released for the Sega Saturn, Thunder Force IV is a shoot 'em up developed by Technosoft and published by Sega.
Among the 33 Saturn shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.
It is part of the Thunder Force series; on the Saturn you can also try Thunder Force V. The series also appears on other systems with Thunder Force III (Genesis) and Thunder Force II (Genesis). Technosoft also made Blast Wind for the Saturn.
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)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Thunder Force IV 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.
Thunder Force IV walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Thunder Force IV.
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Playing Saturn games today
Many of the Saturn's best games never left Japan, and original discs can be expensive. Rec0m88 lists Saturn support for players who own their games.
Thunder Force IV FAQ
Who made Thunder Force IV?
It was developed by Technosoft and published by Sega.
Is Thunder Force IV multiplayer?
No. Thunder Force IV is a single-player game.
How long does Thunder Force IV take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Thunder Force IV 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 Thunder Force IV 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.