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|developer=[[Shin Nihon Kikaku]]
|developer=[[Shin Nihon Kikaku]]
|publisher=[[Shin Nihon Kikaku]]
|publisher=[[Shin Nihon Kikaku]]
|genre=[[Shooter]]
|systems=[[Arcade]], [[NES]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[Nintendo Switch]]
|released={{rd|1985}}
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|ratings={{ESRB|E}}{{PEGI|7}}
|title1=Arcade Archives Alpha Mission
|developer1=[[SNK]]
|publisher1=[[Hamster Corporation]]
|year1=2018
|systems1={{syslist|switch|ps4}}
|ratings1={{CERO|A}}{{ESRB|E}}{{PEGI|3}}
|genre=[[Shooter]]
|players=1-2
|players=1-2
|followed by=[[Alpha Mission II]]
|followed by=[[Alpha Mission II]]
|series=Alpha Mission
|series=Alpha Mission
|series2=Arcade Archives
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ASO is very similar to [[Xevious]]; a scrolling shooter with segregated weapons. Missiles are used to destroy ground enemies, while laser-like weapons are used for aerial opponents. Throughout each of the levels, the player must fight off waves of enemies that threaten several space stations.  A battle against a boss takes place at the end of each stage. The player's craft can be upgraded by collecting power-ups, as well as by collecting pieces of armor which can only be activated when the player collects enough energy.
ASO is very similar to [[Xevious]]; a scrolling shooter with segregated weapons. Missiles are used to destroy ground enemies, while laser-like weapons are used for aerial opponents. Throughout each of the levels, the player must fight off waves of enemies that threaten several space stations.  A battle against a boss takes place at the end of each stage. The player's craft can be upgraded by collecting power-ups, as well as by collecting pieces of armor which can only be activated when the player collects enough energy.
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Revision as of 23:50, 9 November 2021

Box artwork for ASO: Armored Scrum Object.
Box artwork for ASO: Armored Scrum Object.
ASO: Armored Scrum Object
Developer(s)Shin Nihon Kikaku
Publisher(s)Shin Nihon Kikaku
Year released
System(s)Arcade, NES, PlayStation Portable
Followed byAlpha Mission II
SeriesAlpha Mission,
Arcade Archives
Genre(s)Shooter
Players1-2
Rating(s)ESRB EveryonePEGI Ages 7+
Arcade Archives Alpha Mission
Developer(s)SNK
Publisher(s)Hamster Corporation
Year released2018
System(s)Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4
Rating(s)CERO All agesESRB EveryonePEGI Ages 3+
LinksASO: Armored Scrum Object at Switcher.gg
ASO: Armored Scrum Object ChannelSearchSearch

ASO is a vertical scrolling shooter arcade game developed by SNK in 1985. ASO stands for Armored Scrum Object, and the game is known as Alpha Mission outside of Japan. It was later ported to the Famicom in 1986. The game spawned a more successful sequel in 1991, Alpha Mission II for the Neo Geo platform.

ASO is very similar to Xevious; a scrolling shooter with segregated weapons. Missiles are used to destroy ground enemies, while laser-like weapons are used for aerial opponents. Throughout each of the levels, the player must fight off waves of enemies that threaten several space stations. A battle against a boss takes place at the end of each stage. The player's craft can be upgraded by collecting power-ups, as well as by collecting pieces of armor which can only be activated when the player collects enough energy.

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