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Virtual Boy · Shoot 'em Up / Simulation
Red Alarm
| System | Virtual Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Simulation |
| Developer | Technical Engineering Support |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Released for the Virtual Boy in 1995, Red Alarm is a shoot 'em up developed by Technical Engineering Support and published by Nintendo. It blends shoot 'em up and simulation elements.
It belongs to the Virtual Boy's earliest wave of games. Other notable Virtual Boy releases from 1995 include Mario's Tennis, Virtual Boy Wario Land and Mario Clash.
Technical Engineering Support also made Golf for the Virtual Boy.
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 Red Alarm 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.
Red Alarm walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Red Alarm.
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Playing Virtual Boy games today
With only a couple of dozen games released, the Virtual Boy is a library you can explore in full. Mario's Tennis, Wario Land and Red Alarm are the usual starting points.
Red Alarm FAQ
When did Red Alarm come out on the Virtual Boy?
Red Alarm was released for the Virtual Boy in 1995.
Who made Red Alarm?
It was developed by Technical Engineering Support and published by Nintendo.
Is Red Alarm multiplayer?
No. Red Alarm is a single-player game.
How long does Red Alarm take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Red Alarm 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 Red Alarm 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.