Blazer/Walkthrough

Namco's Japan-only 1987 isometric shooter arcade game Blazer is composed of eight distinct missions. For the first, third, fourth, fifth and seventh missions, you must take control of the tank "Vanguard", for the second and sixth missions you must take control of the helicopter "Maiheriko", and for the eighth and final mission you must take control of the boat "Maiboto". Before you insert your coin and push the start button, however, there are a few things you should know:


 * When Vanguard is in its 4-way shot ("Jeison") or torpedo shot ("Basutakyanon") incarnation, it is unable to fire anti-aircraft missiles at the air-based enemies. This can be a disadvantage to the player because the air-based enemies can still drop bombs on Vanguard, regardless of what incarnation it is in.


 * Even if Vanguard is invincible after collecting a Shield powerup, it can still lose a life if it runs out of fuel. Try to avoid this situation by hitting as many air-based enemies with anti-aircraft missiles as you can to see if they will leave Oil powerups behind - or even Full Oil powerups, which will extend Vanguard's fuel meter when collected.


 * Vanguard must collect one Extend powerup for every square of its fuel meter in order to gain an extra life (thirteen by default, but collection of Full Oil powerups can make it as high as sixteen).