Twin Cobra is a classic vertically scrolling shoot ’em up brought to Windows with modern enhancements while preserving its beloved arcade roots. Originally released in arcades in 1987 as Kyukyoku Tiger, this helicopter shooter challenges you to pilot a powerful attack chopper through enemy-infested skies, blasting tanks, gun emplacements, aircraft, and battleships while dodging relentless fire.
The PC re-release enhances the original with quality-of-life features like quick saves, rewind options, online leaderboards, and a beginner-friendly “Very Easy” mode, making it accessible to both new players and veteran fans of retro shooters. You can fly solo or team up with a friend through local co-op, adding chaotic fun to the relentless aerial combat. With its tight controls, classic pixel graphics, and legendary soundtrack by Masahiro Yuge and Tatsuya Uemura, Twin Cobra delivers the timeless thrill of arcade shoot ’em up action in a polished modern package.
Features:
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Classic vertical shoot ’em up gameplay with arcade heritage
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Fast-paced helicopter combat against land, sea, and air enemies
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Four weapon types and devastating bombing attacks
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Local shared/split-screen co-op play
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Quality-of-life features: quick save, rewind, practice mode
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Online leaderboards and Steam achievements
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Adjustable difficulty including beginner mode
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Arcade-accurate emulation with modern scaling options
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Pixel-perfect retro visuals and effects
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Capturable replays and sharable moments
System Requirements:
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OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 (64-bit required)
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Processor: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
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Memory: 256 MB RAM
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Graphics: Any DirectX-compatible GPU
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DirectX: Version 9.0 or later
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Storage: ~10 MB available space
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Sound Card: DirectX compatible
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Additional Notes: Keyboard, controller supported
