Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Keyboard | Use the eight-way joystick for movement, one arcade button for air fire, another for ground bombs or the selected weapon, and start and coin inputs. Confirm the export set button mapping because Arian Mission is a regional title. Verify the loaded Arcade Systems build instructions when the public sources do not provide a complete control table. |
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Control notes
The loaded Arcade Systems mapping takes priority over generic labels.
How it plays
How does Arian Mission play?
Pilot a fighter through scrolling stages, shoot airborne enemies with the main weapon, bomb ground targets, and collect power-ups or armor. Choosing which weapon to use against each layer of targets is central to clearing the stage and preparing for bosses.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Arian Mission?
Keep the craft aligned with the correct target layer, bomb ground formations before they become a wall, and use armor resources when the next section has no safe route. Learn the pickup cycle so a weapon upgrade is not lost during an avoidable hit.
Community discussion
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