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X-Multiply ranks #31 of 135 in the Shoot Em Up ranking, behind DoDonPachi DaiFukkatsu, ahead of R-Type Delta.
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What is the gameplay premise of the arcade game X-Multiply?
X-Multiply is a 1989 arcade shoot 'em up developed by Irem where players pilot a microscopic craft inside a human body. The unique mechanic allows players to attack parasites using extendable mechanical arms.
Who developed and published the game X-Multiply?
X-Multiply was developed and published by the Japanese company Irem, the same studio responsible for the legendary R-Type series. It originally hit arcades in 1989.
How does the weapon system in X-Multiply differ from other shoot 'em ups?
Instead of traditional front-firing weapons, the player's ship is flanked by two mechanical arms that can extend and rotate. These arms act as both a shield to block enemy fire and a weapon to grapple and destroy parasites at close range.
Was X-Multiply ever released on home consoles?
Yes, X-Multiply received ports to several platforms, including the PlayStation 2 as part of the R-Types compilation. The original 1989 arcade version remains the most iconic iteration of the title.
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