Soldier A
One of the two selectable elite fighters, armed for heavy assault missions.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Joystick | Move and aim Use the joystick to move and direct fire. |
|---|---|
A | Shoot Fires the equipped weapon. |
B | Jump Jumps over hazards and enemies. |
How it plays
How does Gunforce II play?
The game uses a side-scrolling perspective. Players advance from left to right, defeat infantry, armored units, turrets, and bosses, and reach the end of each stage.
Players move, aim, fire, jump, and board usable vehicles. Weapon pickups and vehicle sections change the player's attack options, while limited lives and continues keep the arcade progression focused on surviving each encounter.
One or two players can play cooperatively. Stages are structured as linear combat zones with enemy ambushes, hazards, minibosses, and major boss battles.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Gunforce II?
Keep moving while firing so enemies have less time to surround you. Prioritize turrets, rocket troops, and other ranged threats before weaker infantry.
Use vehicles aggressively, but avoid treating them as invulnerable. Learn boss attack patterns, preserve lives for the final sections, and use continues only after identifying the hazards that caused the previous loss.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Soldier B
The second playable soldier, suited for cooperative fire support.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Stay near the center of the screen when possible so you have room to react.
- 2
Destroy explosive or heavily armed enemies before clearing ordinary soldiers.
- 3
In two-player games, avoid standing on the same side of the screen during large attacks.
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