Time Pilot '84/Gameplay

Time Pilot '84 is a shooter that was only released for Arcades. As with other games in the series, you pilot a craft that flies forward, which direction can be changed. You need to defeat a number of enemies, followed by the large enemy at the end of each stage to advance.

Controls
Your vessel starts in a slow direction upward. To change directions, move the control stick to the desired direction of movement, and your craft will turn and change directions as it does so. There is a small turning radius, and there is no means of accelerating or slowing.

Weapons
Your first weapon is the forward blaster, which fires three bursts forwards. It destroys the green enemies in one hit. To fire continuously, you need to constantly tap the fire button.

The second weapon is the missile. While you can fire it at any time, you need to face a gray or ground enemy for a few seconds, then fire as soon as the lock-on indicator appears. A missile will destroy the enemy in one hit.