Opa-Opa
The player-controlled living spacecraft and protector of the Fantasy Zone.
Documented for this version
D-pad | Move Opa-Opa |
|---|---|
Button 1 | Fire the forward weapon |
Button 2 | Drop a bomb |
The controls listed are for the Sega Master System version.
Weapon and bomb behavior depends on the currently equipped shop items.
How it plays
The game uses a side-view perspective, with Opa-Opa flying freely through each area. The objective is to destroy enemy generators, collect coins, buy equipment, and defeat the stage boss.
Each world contains portals that lead between zones, allowing different routes through the level. Shops provide temporary upgrades such as stronger weapons, improved movement, and extra bombs. Losing a life removes some equipment, so spending and route selection are important.
Plan your run
Destroy generators quickly to increase coin income, then visit shops when an upgrade will materially improve the current route. Use portals to explore efficiently rather than repeatedly crossing cleared areas.
Bombs are especially useful against dense generator groups and bosses. Avoid carrying expensive equipment into a dangerous section if a death would remove it.
Meet the cast
The player-controlled living spacecraft and protector of the Fantasy Zone.
Before you begin
Prioritize enemy generators because they support both stage progress and money collection.
Save bombs for crowded areas or boss openings.
Watch for portals and use them to choose a safer or more profitable route.
Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa is a colorful arcade-style shoot 'em up developed and published by Sega for the Sega Master System. Players control Opa-Opa, a living spacecraft defending the Fantasy Zone from invading forces. Its bright presentation, cheerful music, and playful enemies contrast with demanding action and limited resources. The game is notable for expanding the original formula with branching portals that connect different areas within each world. It received a generally positive historical reception for its inventive structure and faithful arcade feel, although its difficulty and flickering visuals can be challenging on original hardware.
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