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Vimana is a vertically scrolling shooter arcade video game developed by Toaplan and published in Japan by Tecmo and Europe in June 1991. It is notable for being one of the few titles by Toaplan that has not received any official port to home consoles as of date and for its unique combination of science fiction with brief Hindu references. In the game, players assume the role of the titular warriors taking control of powerful ancient space fighter crafts in order to reclaim their home planet by fighting against military machines gone wild. The title received positive reception from critics and reviewers alike after release in regards to the gameplay. However, it was considered a flop in arcades. As of 2019, its rights are owned by Tatsujin, a company founded in 2017 by former Toaplan member

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  • Vimana is a vertically scrolling shooter arcade video game developed by Toaplan and published in Japan by Tecmo and Europe in June 1991. It is notable for being one of the few titles by Toaplan that has not received any official port to home consoles as of date and for its unique combination of science fiction with brief Hindu references. In the game, players assume the role of the titular warriors taking control of powerful ancient space fighter crafts in order to reclaim their home planet by fighting against military machines gone wild. The title received positive reception from critics and reviewers alike after release in regards to the gameplay. However, it was considered a flop in arcades. As of 2019, its rights are owned by Tatsujin, a company founded in 2017 by former Toaplan member Masahiro Yuge and now-affiliate of Japanese arcade manufacturer exA-Arcadia alongside many other Toaplan IPs. (en)
  • 『ヴィマナ』(VIMANA)は、1991年に発売した東亜プランの業務用縦スクロールシューティングゲーム。タイトルの『ヴィマナ』とは、インドで空を飛べる乗り物を示す言葉である。 シューティングゲームの世界としてはオーソドックスな宇宙船でのバトルをベースとしながら、インドの神話世界も感じさせる幻想的なキャラクターも垣間見られた。 溜め撃ちできるショット、自機周囲を回転するサークルボムや低めの難易度などが特徴。興行成績としては『達人』などに比べ揮わなかった。 (ja)
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  • Toshiaki Tomizawa (en)
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  • Yuichirō Nozawa (en)
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  • Vimana (en)
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  • 『ヴィマナ』(VIMANA)は、1991年に発売した東亜プランの業務用縦スクロールシューティングゲーム。タイトルの『ヴィマナ』とは、インドで空を飛べる乗り物を示す言葉である。 シューティングゲームの世界としてはオーソドックスな宇宙船でのバトルをベースとしながら、インドの神話世界も感じさせる幻想的なキャラクターも垣間見られた。 溜め撃ちできるショット、自機周囲を回転するサークルボムや低めの難易度などが特徴。興行成績としては『達人』などに比べ揮わなかった。 (ja)
  • Vimana is a vertically scrolling shooter arcade video game developed by Toaplan and published in Japan by Tecmo and Europe in June 1991. It is notable for being one of the few titles by Toaplan that has not received any official port to home consoles as of date and for its unique combination of science fiction with brief Hindu references. In the game, players assume the role of the titular warriors taking control of powerful ancient space fighter crafts in order to reclaim their home planet by fighting against military machines gone wild. The title received positive reception from critics and reviewers alike after release in regards to the gameplay. However, it was considered a flop in arcades. As of 2019, its rights are owned by Tatsujin, a company founded in 2017 by former Toaplan member (en)
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  • ヴィマナ (シューティングゲーム) (ja)
  • Vimana (video game) (en)
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