Aleste

Aleste is a vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up game developed by Compile and released for the Sega Master System in 1988.

How to play

1. Gameplay:
- It's a vertically scrolling shooter where you control a spaceship.
- Your goal is to progress through levels, defeating enemies and bosses.

2. Controls:
- D-pad: Move your ship in all directions
- Button 1: Fire your main weapon
- Button 2: Use your special weapon

3. Weapons:
- Your ship starts with a basic shot.
- Collect power-ups to enhance your main weapon or change weapon types.
- There are 8 different weapon types, each with its own strengths.

4. Special Weapon:
- You have a limited number of special weapon uses.
- These are powerful attacks that can clear the screen or do massive damage.

5. Power-ups:
- Look for floating pods that contain weapon upgrades or special items.
- Some power-ups change your weapon type, while others increase its power.

6. Lives and Continues:
- You start with a set number of lives.
- Losing all lives allows you to continue, but resets your score.

7. Scoring:
- Destroy enemies and collect items to increase your score.
- Aim for a high score to earn extra lives.

8. Level Progression:
- The game consists of several stages, each ending with a boss fight.
- Environments change as you progress, presenting new challenges.

9. Strategy:
- Learn enemy patterns to avoid bullets and collisions.
- Choose the right weapon for each situation.
- Save your special weapons for tough spots or boss fights.

10. Difficulty:
- The game increases in difficulty as you progress.
- Later levels require quick reflexes and good memorization of enemy patterns.

Aleste is known for its fast-paced action, varied weapon system, and challenging gameplay. It's considered one of the best shoot 'em ups on the Sega Master System.

Use arrow key and try some key ( Shift, Enter, Z, X, A, S , Q, E, R, T, G, F, H ) to controls the game.