SOL CRESTA
Release Date: 21 Feb, 2022
PlatinumGames’ NEO-CLASSIC ARCADE series carries on the spirit and fun of classic gaming using modern technology, and the first project in this endeavor is SOL CRESTA. SOL CRESTA takes the docking and formation strategies of classic shooting games Moon Cresta and Terra Cresta and elevates them with the “free-form docking” system. The flagship Yamato, composed of the fighters Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi, and Susano can utilize various attacks depending on how the three ships are aligned. Docking, splitting, and reforming the ships as needed is the key to defeating the invading armies of Mega Zofer.
Game Features
- Story
Humanity faced a crushing defeat at the hands of the Mandler Army during their last invasion of the solar system. Losing the moon and being driven from Earth, they were forced to retreat all the way to Laomedeia, the 12th moon of Neptune. With the last of their hope, they formed the solar recovery squad SOL CRESTA, and placed the fate of the solar system with the Yamato, a cutting-edge docking ship.
- Free-Form Docking
The Yamato, standing against the evil of Mega Zofer, is composed of 3 fighters. You’ll scramble with only one fighter at first, but pick up the right item and friendly fighters will appear for a power-up! Dock and split to change your attack properties and use different formations to access an amazing arsenal.
- Classic 80s-Style Excitement
SOL CRESTA’s music is provided by legendary chiptune composer Yuzo Koshiro, and the game pays homage to the sound and visuals of the earlier Cresta series games, bringing back that arcade fever while taking it beyond mere nostalgia. There’s even a time limit, high score Caravan Mode, and online leaderboards.
- PlatinumGames' New Challenge
What would happen if PlatinumGames, developers of satisfying and jam-packed action games like Bayonetta, NieR:Automata, and ASTRAL CHAIN tried their hand at shooting? This is the answer. The visuals are classic, but the originality and depth of the systems and gameplay provide a fresh and deep shooting experience that grows each time you play.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-7100 CPU @ 3.90GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.9GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GT 630 (VRAM 1GB)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: ５ GB available space
Recommended:
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6700 CPU @ 3.40GHz (8 CPUs), ~3.4GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 960
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 5 GB available space
Line of Fire
Used all Formation Shots on one stage!
Solar Recovery is Go! (Normal)
Played on Normal difficulty for the first time!
Raging Water Planet
(Secret achievement)
Join the Ranks
(Secret achievement)
Get in Formation
Made all Formations on one stage!
Hidden Cloud Planet
(Secret achievement)
Chain of Command
Used all Command Shots on one stage!
Harsh Dune Planet
(Secret achievement)
Solar System Secret
Got a secret bonus!
Forbidding Ice Planet
(Secret achievement)
Verdant, Vibrant Planet
(Secret achievement)
Blazing Hellscape Planet
(Secret achievement)
Solar Recovery is Go! (Very Easy)
Played on Very Easy difficulty for the first time!
Solar Recovery is Go! (Easy)
Played on Easy difficulty for the first time!
Music of the Spheres
(Secret achievement)
The Cursed, Empty Sun
(Secret achievement)
Emblem Collector
Collected 500 emblems!
Avenger
Earned a score of 3,000,000!
Rookie Pilot
Beat all stages on Very Easy difficulty!
Sol Medal Collector
Fill the Sol Gauge 3 times!
Time's Running Out
Played Caravan Mode!
Network Novice
Viewed online rankings!
Vaporizer
Earned a score of 4,000,000!
Points for Bravery
Played Score Attack Mode!
Novice Pilot
Beat all stages on Easy difficulty!
Container Hunter
Destroyed 500 item containers!
Seasoned Pilot
Beat all stages on Normal difficulty!
Solar Recovery is Go! (Hard)
Played on Hard difficulty for the first time!
Pt Discovery
Got Pt!
Yamato Unleashed
Leveled the Yamato up to the maximum!
Coin Operator
(Secret achievement)
Meteor Masher
Destroyed 500 meteors!
Obliterator
Earned a score of 6,000,000!
Formation Master
Defeated 10,000 enemies with Formation Shots!
Solar Recovery is Go! (Plat. Hard)
(Secret achievement)
Veteran Pilot
Beat all stages on Hard difficulty!
Platinum Luster
(Secret achievement)
Dominator
Earned a score of 8,000,000!
Untouchable (Neptune)
(Secret achievement)
Eradicator
Earned a score of 10,000,000!
Ace Pilot
(Secret achievement)
Untouchable (Uranus)
(Secret achievement)
Frozen Formation
Beat all stages without using Formation Shots (Normal difficulty or higher)!
Secret of the Universe
(Secret achievement)
Untouchable (Saturn)
(Secret achievement)
Untouchable (Mars)
(Secret achievement)
Untouchable (Mercury)
(Secret achievement)
Untouchable (Sol)
(Secret achievement)
Untouchable (Earth)
(Secret achievement)
5-Star Pilot
(Secret achievement)
