Play Xevious Alternate Online

Dodge zigzagging bullets while bombing ground targets—this NES version tightens up the arcade original with sharper controls and nastier ambushes. That eerie synth soundtrack hits different when you're threading through bullet storms in later stages.

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Game Overview

Xevious Alternate was a Japan only release for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed and published by Namco. It arrived as a modified port of the company's own arcade shooter, offering a distinct experience for players who had already mastered the original.

You pilot the Solvalou fighter, scrolling vertically while managing two separate weapons; a forward firing shot for air targets and a limited bomb supply for ground installations and subterranean bases. The main objective is simply survival, clearing waves of enemies and dodging increasingly complex bullet patterns. The game is known for its demanding difficulty, with enemy fire coming from all directions and requiring constant spatial awareness. It feels like a tense, methodical dance where one wrong move ends the run.