Play U.N Online

U.N. Squadron came out on the Super Nintendo in 1993, developed and published by Capcom. It was part of that wave of arcade-style shooters that felt right at home on the system, known for tight controls and bright, detailed graphics. The game was based on a manga called Area 88, but you didn't need to know the source material to jump into the cockpit.

You choose one of three mercenary pilots, each with a unique starting aircraft, and fly through side-scrolling stages blasting enemy fighters, tanks, and ships. The main goal is to complete missions, survive the relentless enemy fire, and defeat the screen-filling bosses waiting at the end of each level. A key mechanic is earning money from destroyed enemies to purchase better planes and weapons between stages, which adds a strategic layer to the usual run-and-gun action. The pacing is fast and the difficulty is steep, demanding precise movement and quick reflexes to navigate the dense bullet patterns. It feels like a constant, tense battle for survival where every credit earned is a hard-won advantage.