description Solvalou Overview
Solvalou is a 1991 arcade rail shooter developed and published by Namco, set in the universe of the earlier Xevious series and running on Namco's System 21 polygon-based hardware. Players pilot the eponymous spaceship across 3D-rendered stages, alternating between using a forward-firing zapper for aerial enemies and a ground-targeting blaster for surface installations. It was later ported to the Sharp X68000 home computer in Japan.
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What is Solvalou?
Solvalou is a 1991 arcade rail shooter developed and published by Namco. It is set in the universe of the Xevious series.
How does Solvalou play?
The player pilots the Solvalou spaceship through 3D-rendered stages. The weapon system alternates between forward firing and attacks aimed at targets on the ground.
What hardware does Solvalou use?
Solvalou runs on Namco System 21 hardware, which was designed for polygon-based arcade graphics. That hardware supports the game's three-dimensional presentation.
Is Solvalou part of Xevious?
Yes. Solvalou expands the Xevious universe with a new spaceship and a 3D rail-shooter format. It is not simply a remake of the original Xevious.
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