Assault Suit Leynos 2
Is a 1997 Japanese run and gun video game developed by NCS for the Sega Saturn. It is a direct sequel to Target Earth for the Sega Genesis, and is the third title in the Assault Suit series. It is a side-scrolling mecha shooting game set in the future.
Also recorded as Assault Suit Leynos II
Assault Suit Leynos 2
- Model
- Assault Suit.
- Date
- 1997.
- Publisher
- Nippon Computer Systems.
- Genre
- platformer, action game and run and gun.
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Is a 1997 Japanese run and gun video game developed by NCS for the Sega Saturn. It is a direct sequel to Target Earth for the Sega Genesis, and is the third title in the Assault Suit series. It is a side-scrolling mecha shooting game set in the future.
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A re-release of the game was announced by City Connection in September 2023, as part of its Saturn Tribute label. It was re-released on April 25, 2024, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and PC. New features exclusive to this re-release are a new translation of the game script in English plus device and weapon databases.
Key facts
Key facts
• Title — Assault Suit Leynos 2 • Developer — NCS (Original) City Connection (Re-release) • Publisher — Masaya Games (Original) City Connection (Re-release) • Released — Sega Saturn: February 21, 1997Nintendo Switch PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Windows & Xbox One: April 24, 2024 • Genre — Run and gun • Modes — Single-player • Platforms — Sega Saturn Nintendo Switch PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Windows Xbox One
Gameplay
Gameplay
Much like the original game, Leynos 2 is a 2D mecha action game. The player's mech comes equipped with a jet-boost, a dash, and a shield, which were upgrades that had to be earned in the original game. Customization can be done before each battle, equipping various items earned through the game. There are 50 weapons in total available in the game, as well as options to change the speed, maneuverability, and protective shields of the mech. There are special upgrade devices that alter various characteristics of the player's mech, such as aiming and a radar system. The game features a camera that zooms in and out to show less or more detail on screen. The zoom range is determined by the range of the currently equipped weapon.
Development and release
Development and release
Assault Suit Leynos 2 followed the games Target Earth for the Genesis and Assault Suits Valken (Cybernator in North America, Europe, and Australia) for the Super NES. It was developed by NCS and Masaya Games. It was released exclusively in Japan on February 21, 1997, for the Sega Saturn.
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1997
Assault Suit Leynos 2 published.
1997
Assault Suit Leynos 2 is recorded as published in 1997.
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Assault Suit Leynos 2 is associated with Japan.
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Reception
The game received generally positive review scores from critics. Next Generation magazine gave the game 3 out of 5 stars. Reviewers for Famitsu gave it 25 out of 40. Three reviewers from GameFan gave the game scores of 80, 85, and 83 for an average of 82.6. IGN gave it an 8 out of 10. GameSpot gave it a 7.3 out of 10. Consoles Plus gave the game 88. Saturn Power gave it a score of 75. The Japanese magazine Sega Saturn Magazine gave it a score of 7/10. German magazine Maniac scored it well.
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q4808572: Assault Suit Leynos 2
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- “Assault Suit Leynos 2”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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- 1.Knightmare. Review: Assault Suit Leynos 2. Gamefan. 5. 26, 99. May 1997.
- 2.Nemesis. Made in Japan. Japanmania. 12. 6–7. April 1997.
- 3.重装機兵レイノス2. Famitsu.
- 4.Imagine Media. Busy. Next Generation. 30. 124. June 1997.
- 5.Studio Vit, Il Mio Castello editore. Assault Suit Leynos 2. Game Power. 60. 74. April 1997.
- 6.IGN Staff. Assault Suit Leinos 2. IGN. 1998-01-02.
- 7.Gerstmann, Jeff. Assault Suit Leynos 2 (Import) Review. GameSpot. 2000-05-02.
- 8.Review. Consoles Plus. 64. 148. April 1997.
- 9.Saturn Power Import. Saturn Power. 1. 78. June 1997.
- 10.Sega Saturn Soft Review. Sega Saturn Magazine (JP). 139. February 28, 1997.
- 11.Cybermedia. Overseas: Assault Suit Leynos 2. MAN!AC. 42. May 1997.
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