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Metal Fighter

Metal Fighter is a side-scrolling shooter game developed in Taiwan by Joy Van and published by Color Dreams and Sachen. It was later published as Metal Fighter μ in Japan by Kinema Music in 1991.

Last revised
Jul 22, 2026
Read time
≈ 1 min
Length
117 w
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Source
Metal Fighter
North American cover art
DeveloperJoy Van
Publishers
PlatformNintendo Entertainment System
Release
  • NA: 1989
  • JP: October 30, 1991
GenreSide-scrolling action with shooting elements
ModeSingle-player

Metal Fighter is a side-scrolling shooter game developed in Taiwan by Joy Van and published by Color Dreams and Sachen. It was later published as Metal Fighter μ (メタルファイター ミュー) in Japan by Kinema Music in 1991.

Gameplay

Players control a robot named MCS-920 in an attempt to free planet H17 from alien invaders. MCS-920's weapons and speed can be enhanced by defeating certain enemies and collecting the power-ups they drop. There is also a special power-up that grants the ability to fly.

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