Virtual Boy · Shoot 'em Up
Vertical Force
Deep cut
| System | Virtual Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Hudson |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Vertical Force is a shoot 'em up released in 1995 for the Virtual Boy, developed by Hudson and published by Nintendo.
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.
Hudson also made Panic Bomber for the Virtual Boy.
Vertical Force 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 Virtual Boy 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 Vertical Force 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.
Vertical Force cheats & codes
1 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | 05003F6D:08 |
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Vertical Force walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Vertical Force.
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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.
Vertical Force FAQ
When did Vertical Force come out on the Virtual Boy?
Vertical Force was released for the Virtual Boy in 1995.
Who made Vertical Force?
It was developed by Hudson and published by Nintendo.
Is Vertical Force multiplayer?
No. Vertical Force is a single-player game.
How long does Vertical Force take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Vertical Force 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 Vertical Force 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.