Solvalou
The player's advanced fighter aircraft, equipped with an aerial weapon and a ground-targeting bomb.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Joystick | Move the Solvalou in eight directions. |
|---|---|
Fire button | Shoot airborne enemies. |
Bomb button | Drop a bomb on the ground-targeting marker. |
Control notes
The arcade cabinet uses separate fire and bomb controls.
The aerial shot and ground bomb attack different target layers.
How it plays
How does Xevious play?
The screen scrolls continuously from bottom to top while the Solvalou moves freely across the playfield. Players must destroy airborne enemies with the firing weapon and mark ground targets before dropping bombs on them.
The route is divided into areas with changing terrain, formations, bases, and special objects. Progress depends on surviving enemy fire, managing movement around obstacles, and learning when to attack targets on either layer. The game continues through repeating area sequences after the initial course.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Xevious?
Keep moving in small, controlled patterns instead of making long predictable sweeps. Use the aerial shot continuously, but reserve attention for ground targets that can restrict safe movement.
Watch the targeting marker before releasing a bomb, and attack ground installations early when enemy fire is sparse. Learn recurring formations and use the screen edges carefully; staying near an edge can reduce exposure, but it also limits escape routes.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
GAMP
The computer intelligence and central enemy force directing the Solvalou's opposition.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use the bomb's targeting marker to judge timing rather than dropping it immediately.
- 2
Prioritize enemies that threaten your current escape path.
- 3
Memorize area layouts and recurring formations to improve survival.
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