Rohga Armor Force

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**Rohga Armor Force**, known in Japan as **Wolf Fang: Sky Fang 2001** (ウルフファング 空牙2001), is a run and gun video game developed by Data East and released in 1991 for arcades. It was ported by Xing in 1996 for the Sony PlayStation and in 1997 for the Sega Saturn. A version for the Sega Mega Drive was also planned but eventually cancelled. This game is a sequel to *Vapor Trail: Hyper Offence Formation*.

## Story

Two years have passed since 1999 A.D., when the unidentified organization "Ragnarok" and the tactical combat unit "Sky Fang" fought a fierce battle, which later became known as the "First Ragnarok War".

In 2001 A.D., Ragnarok, which should have been destroyed, begins to move again on the Oceania continent. Heading to the front line to stop the activity is the "Armored Soldier", a combat weapon that can be used in any mission and environment, newly created based on the technology acquired in the First Ragnarok War. In order to clarify the bombing targets of the "Valkyrie Squad" and "Sylph Squad", and also to serve as combat test, the newly completed Armored Soldiers will be deployed. The fate of mankind will be entrusted to the "wolves with fangs of steel".

## Gameplay

*Rohga Armor Force* is a scrolling run and gun game, with players controlling a customizable mech. At the start of the game the player can choose between for predetermined mech configurations, or pick between various parts to assemble a custom mech. The levels feature continuous scrolling similar to *Atomic Runner Chelnov*, with the mech moving along the ground and sliding on the sides of buildings at certain points in the levels.

The first button fires the main weapon. There are four different weapons available, which can be exchanged by picking the corresponding weapon icon and powered up. The second button is used for jumping, while the third button uses the mech's sub-weapon. The sub-weapon is dependent on which body part was chosen and must be recharged whenever used. In addition to those the player can also rescue soldiers during the levels which will mount on the mech and give it support fire.

The mech has a health bar which can be replenished and upgraded during the game. If the health bar is emptied the mech will explode, though the pilot will eject and continue to fight on a jetpack. The player can pick mech parts during the level in order to reassemble the mech.

## Equipment

The body, arms, and legs are divided into TYPE-A, TYPE-B, TYPE-C, and TYPE-D, respectively. TYPE-A is a standard type, TYPE-B is a defensive type, TYPE-C is an anti-aircraft combat type, and TYPE-D is a heavy attack type.

### Body Unit parts

* (A) Homing Missile: Fires a barrage of homing missiles.
* (B) Electrigger: Discharges electricity around the mech.
* (C) Flame Launcher: Launches bombs in the air which detonate and rain down fire below.
* (D) Grenade Launcher: Drops grenades to the sides of the mech which detonate upon impact, creating pillars of flames.

### Arm Unit parts

* (A) Knuckle Shot: Delivers a quick punch.
* (B) Beam Sword: Slashes in a circle in front of the mech. Can erase bullets.
* (C) Iron Claw: Slashes from the bottom to the top, covering 180° in front of the mech.
* (D) Pile Bunker: Hits with a piercing attack which ignores armor.

### Leg Unit parts

* (A) Two-Legged Walker: High speed but low jumping. Can carry two gunners.
* (B) Two-Legged Hover: High jumping but low speed. Can carry two gunners.
* (C) Four-Legged Crawler: Highest jumping but lowest speed. Can carry four gunners.
* (D) Six-Wheeler: Highest speed but lowest jumping. Can carry four gunners.

## Gallery

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## References

1. ↑ https://twitter.com/hor11/status/1718247139258851483