Exerion

Exerion

Console: Arcade
TV Standard: Region Not Set
Developer(s): Jaleco Ltd.
Publisher(s): Taito Corporation
Release Date: 1983-01-01
Players: 2
Co-op: No
Type: Shooter
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Exerion (エクセリオン Ekuserion?) is a vertical shoot 'em up released by Jaleco in 1983 and licensed to Taito for distribution in the United States.

Exerion is a shoot 'em up game featuring parallax effects and inertia simulation, something notable for 1983. The player travels around strange scenarios shooting aliens. The player has two types of guns: fast single shot (limited) or slow double shot (unlimited).

In 1984, along with the MSX1 port of the original, a sequel was released titled Exerion II: Zorni for the MSX1, with similar gameplay to the original. There were plans for an NES release of this game. In 1987, the game was followed by the semi-sequel titled Exerizer, also known as Sky Fox.