It is Time to Defy Gravity and Save the World
The year 3521 brings with it a grave danger to the solar system. You must take on the role of M-308 Gunner, who has been sent to Pluto to save Earth from a malfunctioning laser gun created to protect all humankind. Defy gravity and storm across the space station by defeating enemies and boss machines while equipped with special weaponry. Destroy the massive machine GIGADEATH and protect Earth from future threats.
Metal Storm - Standard & Collector's Editions
On Pluto, a planetary defense system has gone completely rogue and now threatens Earth with a powerful cannon that could end humankind. It is up to M-308 Gunner, a mechanized unit, to venture to the frigid planet and infiltrate the base. However, on this planet, you will need to manipulate your own gravity and flip between the floor or ceiling. Learn quickly because not only are you racing against time, but you'll be facing fierce defenses. Seven stages stand in your way between saving the Earth or doom.
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February 1991
Metal Storm was released in the United States on the NES®, developed by Tamtex, a sister studio to Irem. It was released before the Japanese version, making it unique in that regard. The cutscenes explaining most of the story were removed despite still being present in the code, and it features a more complex password system than the one used in the future Japanese release.
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April 1992
An updated version of Metal Storm was released on the Famicom in Japan. This version makes M-308 Gunner predominantly white and includes dialogue that fleshes out the story. Additionally, the Gravity Flip input was changed, but a special code can be used to access the US version's controls. The Japanese version features an updated color palette for the M-308 Gunner and certain parts of the environment.
December 2019
Nearly 27 years later, the Japanese version of Metal Storm has been fully translated and released in North America and Europe by Retro-Bit Publishing, with pre-orders closing in September. This release had four different Collector Editions and a Standard Edition.
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