description Thunder Force II Overview
Thunder Force II is a scrolling shooter originally released in 1988 for the X68000. A subsequent port to the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis was one of its launch titles and later appeared in the Thunder Force Gold Pack. The game’s re-release occurred via Nintendo Classics in 2021, marking it as the second installment in the Thunder Force series.
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info Thunder Force II Specifications
| Country | Japan |
| Year | 1989 |
help Thunder Force II FAQ
Was Thunder Force II first released on the X68000 or the Sega Genesis?
Technosoft released Thunder Force II first for the Sharp X68000 in Japan on October 15, 1988. The Mega Drive and Genesis versions followed in 1989, and the game was one of the six U.S. Genesis launch titles. [Thunder Force II](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunder_Force_II)
How do Thunder Force II's overhead and side-scrolling stages work?
Each overhead stage asks you to locate and destroy enemy base cores while moving freely around the map. The game then switches to horizontal scrolling for the next combat section and boss. [Thunder Force II strategy guide](https://strategywiki.org/wiki/Thunder_Force_II)
Why does the Genesis version of Thunder Force II differ from the X68000 original?
The X68000 version includes a map before its overhead stages, while the Genesis port omits that map and also removes two stages. The port therefore keeps the hybrid structure but gives less guidance and less content. [Thunder Force II strategy guide](https://strategywiki.org/wiki/Thunder_Force_II)
Which compilation included Thunder Force II after its original releases?
The Genesis version was included in Thunder Force Gold Pack Volume 1 for Sega Saturn alongside Thunder Force III. Thunder Force II is also the second main entry before the later Thunder Force III and Thunder Force IV. [Thunder Force Gold Pack](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunder_Force_Gold_Pack)
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