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{{Game
{{Infobox
|completion=3
|image=Formation Z flyer.jpg
|title=Formation Z
|title=Formation Z
|image=Formation Z flyer.jpg
|japanese=フォーメーションZ
|developer=[[Jaleco]]
|developer=[[Jaleco]]
|publisher=[[Jaleco]] ([[Williams]] in U.S.)
|publisher=[[Jaleco]], [[Williams]]
|japanese=フォーメーションZ
|year=1984
|systems={{syslist|arcade|nes|msx|pc88|x1|win|wii|wiiu}}
|ratings={{CERO|A}}
|title1=Arcade Archives Formation Z
|developer1=[[Jaleco]]
|publisher1=[[Hamster Corporation]]
|year1=2020
|systems1={{syslist|switch|ps4}}
|ratings1={{CERO|A}}{{ESRB|E}}{{PEGI|7}}{{ACB|PG}}
|genre=[[Shooter]]
|genre=[[Shooter]]
|systems=[[Arcade]], [[NES]], [[MSX]], [[Windows]], [[Wii Virtual Console]]
|released={{rd|1984}}
{{sys|vc}}{{jp|2009|February 3}}
|players=1-2
|players=1-2
|modes=[[Single player]], [[Multiplayer]]
|series=Arcade Archives
}}
}}
{{Wikipedia}}
{{marquee|Aeroboto marquee.jpg}}
{{marquee|Aeroboto marquee.jpg}}


'''Formation Z''' (known as '''Aeroboto''' in the U.S.) is a shoot'em up game developed by [[Jaleco]] with a twist. The machine that you pilot starts out as a robot. By pressing and holding the jump button down, you will transform from a robot to a jet fighter plane (in a manner similar to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VF-1_Valkyrie Robotech VF-1 Valkyrie]). In this mode, you can travel extremely fast and cross bodies of water that the robot mode cannot. But you consume a supply of fuel, so you can't remain a jet forever unless you collect more fuel.
'''Formation Z''' (known as '''Aeroboto''' in the U.S.) is a shoot'em up game developed by [[Jaleco]] with a twist. The machine that you pilot starts out as a robot. By pressing and holding the jump button down, you will transform from a robot to a jet fighter plane (in a manner similar to the [[wp:VF-1 Valkyrie|Robotech VF-1 Valkyrie]]). In this mode, you can travel extremely fast and cross bodies of water that the robot mode cannot. But you consume a supply of fuel, so you can't remain a jet forever unless you collect more fuel.


It was never released for home consoles outside of Japan. It was converted for play on the [[NES|Famicom]] where it retained most of the features found in the arcade. A graphically limited conversion was also produced for the [[MSX]] home computer. The game was later contained in [[Jaleco Collection Vol. 1]] for the [[PlayStation]] in 2003, and in [[Jajamaru Jr Denshouki Jaleco Memorial]] for the [[Game Boy Advance]] in 2004. A faithfully emulated conversion was also released for [[Windows]] in [[2004]]
It was never released for home consoles outside of Japan. It was converted for play on the [[NES|Famicom]] where it retained most of the features found in the arcade. A graphically limited conversion was also produced for the [[MSX]] home computer. The game was later contained in [[Jaleco Collection Vol. 1]] for the [[PlayStation]] in 2003, and in [[Jajamaru Jr Denshouki Jaleco Memorial]] for the [[Game Boy Advance]] in 2004. A faithfully emulated conversion was also released for [[Windows]] in [[2004]]


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Image:Formation Z title.png|Title screen
File:Formation Z title.png|Title screen
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===Robot mode===
===Robot mode===
* '''Joystick''': Use the joystick to advance and retreat the robot, and aim your gun high or low.
* '''Joystick''': Use the joystick to advance and retreat the robot, and aim your gun high or low.
* '''Fire''': Press the fire button to shoot you gun. You can aim the gun straight, or you can aim it high or low by holding the joystick up or down when you fire. Hold the fire button down to store up energy and fire a strengthened blast that will not stop when it hits an enemy.
* '''Fire''': Press the fire button to shoot you gun. You can aim the gun straight, or you can aim it high or low by holding the joystick up or down when you fire. Hold the fire button down to store up energy and fire a strengthened blast that will not stop when it hits an enemy.
* '''Jump''': Press the jump button to make the robot leap in the air. The longer you hold jump, the higher it will jump. However, if you hold the button down until the robot jumps as high as he can, he will initiate the transformation into a jet plane.
* '''Jump''': Press the jump button to make the robot leap in the air. The longer you hold jump, the higher it will jump. However, if you hold the button down until the robot jumps as high as he can, he will initiate the transformation into a jet plane.
 
===Plane mode===
===Plane mode===
* '''Joystick''': Use the joystick to direct the plane in any one of eight directions. In this mode, you can climb rather high into the sky and away from the ground.
* '''Joystick''': Use the joystick to direct the plane in any one of eight directions. In this mode, you can climb rather high into the sky and away from the ground.
* '''Fire''': Press the fire button to shoot you gun. You gun shoots in whatever direction the plane nose is facing, so it can be controlled by holding the joystick up or down when you fire. Hold the fire button down to store up energy and fire a strengthened blast that will not stop when it hits an enemy.
* '''Fire''': Press the fire button to shoot you gun. You gun shoots in whatever direction the plane nose is facing, so it can be controlled by holding the joystick up or down when you fire. Hold the fire button down to store up energy and fire a strengthened blast that will not stop when it hits an enemy.
* '''Jump''': Press the jump button to initiate the transformation back into a robot. You can only do this provided you are within enough view of the ground.
* '''Jump''': Press the jump button to initiate the transformation back into a robot. You can only do this provided you are within enough view of the ground.


==Home Conversions==
==Home Conversions==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Formation Z FC box.jpg|Famicom box
File:Formation Z FC box.jpg|Famicom box
Image:Formation Z MSX box.jpg|MSX box
File:Formation Z MSX box.jpg|MSX box
Image:Formation Z W95 box.jpg|Windows case
File:Formation Z W95 box.jpg|Windows case
</gallery>
</gallery>


[[Category:Arcade]]
==Trophies==
[[Category:MAME]]
{{Arcade Archives trophies|50,000|100,000|150,000}}
[[Category:NES]]
 
[[Category:MSX]]
[[Category:Jaleco]]
[[Category:Windows]]
[[Category:Williams]]
[[Category:Wii Virtual Console]]
[[Category:Hamster Corporation]]
[[Category:Shooter]]
[[Category:Shooter]]
[[Category:Single player]]
[[Category:Single player]]
[[Category:Multiplayer]]
[[Category:Multiplayer]]
[[Category:Jaleco]]
[[Category:MAME]]
[[Category:1984]]

Revision as of 05:16, 7 December 2021

Box artwork for Formation Z.
Box artwork for Formation Z.
Formation Z
Developer(s)Jaleco
Publisher(s)Jaleco, Williams
Year released1984
System(s)Arcade, NES, MSX, NEC PC-8801, Sharp X1, Windows, Wii, Wii U
SeriesArcade Archives
Japanese titleフォーメーションZ
Genre(s)Shooter
Players1-2
ModesSingle player, Multiplayer
Rating(s)CERO All ages
Arcade Archives Formation Z
Developer(s)Jaleco
Publisher(s)Hamster Corporation
Year released2020
System(s)Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4
Rating(s)CERO All agesESRB EveryonePEGI Ages 7+Parental Guidance
LinksFormation Z ChannelSearchSearch
Formation Z marquee

Formation Z (known as Aeroboto in the U.S.) is a shoot'em up game developed by Jaleco with a twist. The machine that you pilot starts out as a robot. By pressing and holding the jump button down, you will transform from a robot to a jet fighter plane (in a manner similar to the Robotech VF-1 Valkyrie). In this mode, you can travel extremely fast and cross bodies of water that the robot mode cannot. But you consume a supply of fuel, so you can't remain a jet forever unless you collect more fuel.

It was never released for home consoles outside of Japan. It was converted for play on the Famicom where it retained most of the features found in the arcade. A graphically limited conversion was also produced for the MSX home computer. The game was later contained in Jaleco Collection Vol. 1 for the PlayStation in 2003, and in Jajamaru Jr Denshouki Jaleco Memorial for the Game Boy Advance in 2004. A faithfully emulated conversion was also released for Windows in 2004

Controls

Robot mode

  • Joystick: Use the joystick to advance and retreat the robot, and aim your gun high or low.
  • Fire: Press the fire button to shoot you gun. You can aim the gun straight, or you can aim it high or low by holding the joystick up or down when you fire. Hold the fire button down to store up energy and fire a strengthened blast that will not stop when it hits an enemy.
  • Jump: Press the jump button to make the robot leap in the air. The longer you hold jump, the higher it will jump. However, if you hold the button down until the robot jumps as high as he can, he will initiate the transformation into a jet plane.

Plane mode

  • Joystick: Use the joystick to direct the plane in any one of eight directions. In this mode, you can climb rather high into the sky and away from the ground.
  • Fire: Press the fire button to shoot you gun. You gun shoots in whatever direction the plane nose is facing, so it can be controlled by holding the joystick up or down when you fire. Hold the fire button down to store up energy and fire a strengthened blast that will not stop when it hits an enemy.
  • Jump: Press the jump button to initiate the transformation back into a robot. You can only do this provided you are within enough view of the ground.

Home Conversions

Trophies

Xbox 360 icon. PlayStation network icon.
{{{360}}} 6
Gamerscore Bronze Silver Gold Platinum
{{{g}}} 1 3 2 This game does not have platinum trophy.

There are six trophies for PlayStation 4.

Picture Name DescriptionTrophy
Arcade Archives Record score.png Record score The score has been posted to the online rankings in the "ORIGINAL MODE". 2: Silver trophy Silver
Arcade Archives Mark high score.png Mark high score High score has been updated. 2: Silver trophy Silver
Arcade Archives Score 1 Points.png Score 50,000 points The score won 50,000 points. 1: Bronze trophy Bronze
Arcade Archives Score 2 Points.png Score 100,000 points The score won 100,000 points. 2: Silver trophy Silver
Arcade Archives Score 3 Points.png Score 150,000 points The score won 150,000 points. 3: Gold trophy Gold
Arcade Archives HI SCORE Player.png HI SCORE Player The score has been posted to the online rankings in the "HI SCORE MODE". 3: Gold trophy Gold