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Twin Cobra II
Sega Saturn · Shoot 'em Up
Twin Cobra II
Deep cut Co-op
| System | Sega Saturn |
|---|---|
| Released | 1997 (originally 1996) |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Takumi Corporation |
| Publisher | Taito |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Twin Cobra |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Released for the Sega Saturn in 1997, Twin Cobra II is a shoot 'em up developed by Takumi Corporation and published by Taito. This Saturn release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1996.
It landed about 2 years into the Saturn's life. Other notable Saturn releases from 1997 include Doom, Sonic Jam and Quake.
It is part of the Twin Cobra series. The series also appears on other systems with Tiger-Heli (NES) and Tiger-Heli (PS1).
Twin Cobra 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 Saturn hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Twin Cobra 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.
Twin Cobra II walkthroughs & guides
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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.
Twin Cobra II FAQ
When did Twin Cobra II come out on the Saturn?
Twin Cobra II was released for the Sega Saturn in 1997; the original game dates back to 1996.
Who made Twin Cobra II?
It was developed by Takumi Corporation and published by Taito.
Is Twin Cobra II multiplayer?
Yes. Twin Cobra II supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Twin Cobra II take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Twin Cobra 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 Twin Cobra 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.