A-Rank Thunder Tanjouhen Sega CD box art

Sega CD · Shoot 'em Up

A-Rank Thunder Tanjouhen

Deep cut

SystemSega CD
GenreShoot 'em Up
DeveloperRiot
PublisherTelenet
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Released for the Sega CD, A-Rank Thunder Tanjouhen is a shoot 'em up developed by Riot and published by Telenet.

Among the 15 Sega CD shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

A-Rank Thunder Tanjouhen is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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 Sega CD 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 A-Rank Thunder Tanjouhen 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.

A-Rank Thunder Tanjouhen gameplay screenshot on Sega CD
In-game screenshot (Sega CD)

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A-Rank Thunder Tanjouhen FAQ

Who made A-Rank Thunder Tanjouhen?

It was developed by Riot and published by Telenet.

Is A-Rank Thunder Tanjouhen multiplayer?

No. A-Rank Thunder Tanjouhen is a single-player game.

How long does A-Rank Thunder Tanjouhen take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, A-Rank Thunder Tanjouhen 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 A-Rank Thunder Tanjouhen 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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