BreakThru, known in Japan as Forced Breakthrough (強行突破), is a shoot 'em up video game developed by Data East and released in 1986 for arcades. It was released digitally on the Nintendo Switch in 2018 by FTE Games as part of their Johnny Turbo's Arcade line, and to the Steam and GOG in 2021 by Ziggurat Interactive as part of their Retro Classix line.
Story[]
Your Mission: To retrieve the PK430 secret fighter plane stolen from your country and fly it back. To accomplish your mission you must "BREAKTHRU" five different enemy strongholds of mountains, bridges, prairies, cities and airfields to reach the stolen aircraft. Enemy forces made up of soldiers, flame throwers, helicopters, tanks, jeeps, and more are out to stop you and your highly sophisticated vehicle.
Gameplay[]
BreakThru is a horizontal shoot 'em up where the player controls a armed vehicle, with the first button shooting the main gun while the second button is used for jumping. During levels the player must face off against enemy soldiers, turrets and vehicles, as well as various obstacles and crevices on the way. The player can run over drums and crates, which drop ammunition for a three-way gun, while other obstacles will cause the player to lose a life, so the player must either avoid or jump over them.
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