description Progear Overview
Progear is a 2001 horizontal-scrolling arcade shooter developed by Cave and published by Capcom. It is set in the fictional kingdom of Parts and follows child pilots using aircraft powered by the titular propelling engine, giving the game a fantasy and early-industrial visual setting rather than a historical or space setting. Cave's first horizontal shooter adapts its bullet-dodging design to side-scrolling play and lets players choose an aircraft and a gunner-flyer support type with different firing behavior.
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What is the setting of Progear?
Progear takes place in the fictional Kingdom of Parts, an industrial-fantasy world filled with airships and mechanical weapons. Its story follows young pilots fighting the forces threatening the kingdom.
Who developed and published Progear?
Cave developed the game and Capcom published it. It first appeared in arcades in 2001 as one of Cave's distinctive horizontal shooters.
How does Progear's scoring system work?
The game combines shooting with close-range attacks and gem collection, rewarding players for managing enemies and collecting valuables. Its two pilot characters and selectable gunners also create different attack combinations.
Why is Progear different from Cave's vertical shooters?
It scrolls horizontally rather than vertically and uses an early-industrial fantasy setting instead of the military or science-fiction themes found in games such as DoDonPachi. The combination of child pilots, aircraft, and ornate machines gives it a distinct visual identity.
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