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January 13, 2023

Xevious is a franchise of shoot 'em up video games published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, formerly Namco. Xevious, the first title in the franchise, was released for arcades in January 1983 in Japan and a month later in North America by Atari. It was created by Masanobu Endō, who also designed The Tower of Druaga.[1] The game has received many sequels, spin-offs, and re-imaginings, the most recent being Xevious Resurrection in 2009. Xevious games have been ported to many platforms and compiled into several Namco compilations. The franchise contains twelve games—seven mainline entries and five spin-offs—soundtrack albums, pachinko machines, and an animated feature film produced by Groove Corporation.

Gameplay in the series consists of controlling a spaceship named the Solvalou throughout a series of levels, shooting at enemies and avoiding their projectiles.[1][2] The Solvalou has two weapons, an air zapper that destroys air-based enemies and a blaster bomb that destroys ground-based enemies. Later games introduce mechanics such as additional playable ships, power-ups, protective shields, and two-player co-operative play. Critics have labeled Xevious as one of the most important games of its kind.[1][2] It is credited as the first vertical-scrolling shooter, and among the first video games to implement bosses,[2] pre-rendered visuals,[3] and a cohesive world and storyline.[2] Xevious inspired games such as Gradius,[4] TwinBee,[2] Zanac,[5] and RayForce.[6] It has had an influence on game designers such as Satoshi Tajiri and musicians like Haruomi Hosono.[7][8]

Video games

Title Details
Xevious

Original release date(s):[2][9]
  • JP: January 1983
  • NA: February 1983
 Release years by system:
1983 – Arcade
1984 – Family Computer,[10] Apple II[11]
1985 – PC-88[12]
1986 – Atari 7800[13]
1987 – Commodore 64,[14] Atari ST,[15] Amstrad CPC,[16] ZX Spectrum[14]
1988 – Nintendo Entertainment System[17]
1990 – Famicom Disk System[10]
2001 – Windows,[18] Sharp Zaurus[2]
2002 – Mobile phone (i-Appli),[19] Java[2]
2004 – Game Boy Advance[20]
2007 – Xbox 360[21]
2009 – Wii Virtual Console[22]
2010 – Mobile phone (i-Mode)[23]
2011 – Nintendo 3DS[24]
Notes:
  • Published in North America by Atari.[2]
  • Designed by Masanobu Endo with assistance by Shigeki Toyama and Hiroshi Ono.[25][26]
  • Recorded record-breaking sales figures during its first weeks on the market, which had not been seen in Japan since Space Invaders.[27]
  • The Family Computer version sold over one million copies and become the system's first killer app.[28]
  • The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) version was released for the Game Boy Advance under the Classic NES Series.[20]
  • Star Fox Assault contains the NES version as an unlockable extra.[29]
  • The 3DS version is titled 3D Classics Xevious and was developed by Nintendo and Arika.[30]
  • As part of a collaboration with Coca-Cola, a Flash browser remake named Sprite × Xevious was released in 2012.[31]
Super Xevious

Original release date(s):[9]
  • JP: December 1984
 Release years by system:
1984 – Arcade
1987 – Sharp X68000[32]
Notes:
Grobda

Original release date(s):[9]
  • JP: December 1984
  • NA: September 1985
 Release years by system:
1984 – Arcade
1985 – PC-8801[32]
1986 – Sharp X1[32]
2009 – Wii Virtual Console[36]
Notes:
  • A spin-off starring an enemy tank from the original.[37]
  • Designed by Masanobu Endo.[37]
  • Published in North America by Magic Electronics.[38]
  • A "remixed" minigame version is included in Namco Museum Megamix.[39]
Super Xevious: GAMP no Nazo

Original release date(s):[40]
  • JP: September 19, 1986
 Release years by system:
1986 – Family Computer, arcade
Notes:
  • Focuses primarily on puzzle-solving.[41]
  • Its name translates to Super Xevious: The Riddle of GAMP.[41]
  • The game was released in arcades for the Nintendo Vs. System, renamed Vs. Super Xevious.[42]
Xevious: Fardraut Saga

Original release date(s):[43]
  • JP: December 23, 1988
 Release years by system:
1988 – MSX2
1990 – PC Engine[44]
Notes:
  • Developed by Compile.[45]
  • Includes a port of the original Xevious and a new 16-level campaign with new playable ships and power-ups.[45]
  • The PC Engine version is titled Xevious: Fardraut Densetsu, and has different levels and enemy types.[46]
XVM

Original release date(s):[47]
  • JP: March 9, 1990
 Release years by system:
1990 – MSX2
Notes:
  • Exclusive to the compilation Disk NG 1.[48]
  • Carries a more fantasy-like setting, with enemies themed around animals and insects.[48]
Solvalou

Original release date(s):[9]
  • JP: December 1991
 Release years by system:
1991 – Arcade
2009 – Wii Virtual Console[49]
Notes:
Xevious Arrangement

Original release date(s):[9]
  • JP: November 1995
  • NA: 1995
 Release years by system:
1995 – Arcade
Notes:
  • Exclusive to the arcade game Namco Classic Collection Vol. 1.[53]
  • Features two-player co-op, a wide-shot power-up, and new enemies and bosses.[33][54]
  • Completing the game without losing all lives allows access to three extra stages.[54]
Xevious 3D/G

Original release date(s):[55][56]
  • JP: May 1, 1996
  • NA: 1996
 Release years by system:
1996 – Arcade
1997 – PlayStation[57]
2015 – PlayStation Network[58]
Notes:
3D Machiuke Appli: Xevious

Original release date(s):[64]
  • JP: July 2001
 Release years by system:
2001 – Mobile phone
Notes:
  • Program that lets users look at 3D models of various Xevious craft.[64]
  • Users can save these models as wallpapers.[65]
Xevious: Scramble Mission

Original release date(s):[66]
  • JP: June 15, 2006
 Release years by system:
2006 – Plug'n play
Notes:
  • Developed by Bandai.[66]
  • Exclusive to the "plug'n play" game Namco Nostalgia 1.[66]
  • A time-attack game where players collect items while flying through tight corridors.[2]
Xevious Resurrection

Original release date(s):[67][68][69]
  • JP: January 29, 2009
  • NA: July 16, 2009
  • EU: April 1, 2010
 Release years by system:
2009 – PlayStation 3
Notes:

Other media

Title Release date Media type
Fardraut 1991[8] Novel
Notes:
  • A three-part Xevious novel that describes the setting and world of the original game.[8]
  • Written by Masanobu Endo and published by Futabasha.[8]
  • Republished in 2005.[74]
Xevious August 10, 2002[75] Feature film
Notes:
  • A 75-minute gaiden (side-story) film based on the franchise.[8]
  • Produced by animation studio Groove Corporation under license from Namco.[76]
  • Premiered at Theater Ikebukuro and later a summer road show.[75]
  • Home media releases were cancelled when Groove went out of business, making it a lost film.[8]
CR Xevious WZ
CR Xevious X
CR Xevious Y 		May 6, 2003[77] Pachinko
Notes:
  • Pachinko machines produced by Takao.[78]
  • Features animated cutscenes on an LCD screen.[78]
DOORS Xevious April 5, 2009[79] Game show
Notes:
  • A segment from the Japanese game show DOORS.[79]
  • Contestants had to use foot sensors to destroy waves of Xevious enemies.[79]
Memorial Game Collection Series - Solvalou April 2013[80] Model kit
Notes:
  • A plastic model kit of the Solvalou starship.[80]
  • Produced by Japanese company Wave[80]

Soundtracks

Title Release date Length Label
Video Game Music April 23, 1984[81] 30:13 LDK Studio
Notes:
Super Xevious Aug 29, 1984[83] 15:44 Alfa Records
Notes:
Xevious 3D/G+ Techno Maniax October 1997[85] 76:46 Pony Canyon
Notes:
  • Part of Pony Canyon's DigiGroove soundtrack series.[85]
  • Features original tracks and remixes from Xevious 3D/G+.[85]
Namco Sounds - Xevious September 2, 2009[86] Namco Sounds
Notes:
  • Digital soundtrack available on iTunes that features music and sound effects from Xevious.[86]
  • One of the first albums released under the Namco Sounds label.[86]
Xevious 30th Anniversary Tribute January 29, 2013[87] Namco Sounds
Notes:
  • Released in commemoration of the franchise's 30th anniversary.[87]
  • Features remixes of Xevious music tracks and original compositions.[87]

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Xevious is a franchise of shoot em up video games published by Bandai Namco Entertainment formerly Namco Xevious the first title in the franchise was released for arcades in January 1983 in Japan and a month later in North America by Atari It was created by Masanobu Endō who also designed The Tower of Druaga 1 The game has received many sequels spin offs and re imaginings the most recent being Xevious Resurrection in 2009 Xevious games have been ported to many platforms and compiled into several Namco compilations The franchise contains twelve games seven mainline entries and five spin offs soundtrack albums pachinko machines and an animated feature film produced by Groove Corporation XeviousGenre s Vertical scrolling shooterDeveloper s NamcoPublisher s NamcoBandai Namco EntertainmentCreator s Masanobu EndoPlatform s Ports Arcade Family Computer Apple II PC 88 PC 8801 Atari ST Commodore 64 Amstrad CPC ZX Spectrum Atari 7800 Sharp X1 Sharp X68000 Nintendo Entertainment System MSX2 Famicom Disk System PC Engine PlayStation Mobile phone Windows Sharp Zaurus Game Boy Advance Xbox 360 PlayStation 3 Wii Nintendo 3DS iOSFirst releaseXeviousJanuary 1983Latest releaseXevious ResurrectionJanuary 29 2009Gameplay in the series consists of controlling a spaceship named the Solvalou throughout a series of levels shooting at enemies and avoiding their projectiles 1 2 The Solvalou has two weapons an air zapper that destroys air based enemies and a blaster bomb that destroys ground based enemies Later games introduce mechanics such as additional playable ships power ups protective shields and two player co operative play Critics have labeled Xevious as one of the most important games of its kind 1 2 It is credited as the first vertical scrolling shooter and among the first video games to implement bosses 2 pre rendered visuals 3 and a cohesive world and storyline 2 Xevious inspired games such as Gradius 4 TwinBee 2 Zanac 5 and RayForce 6 It has had an influence on game designers such as Satoshi Tajiri and musicians like Haruomi Hosono 7 8 Contents 1 Video games 2 Other media 2 1 Soundtracks 3 ReferencesVideo games EditTitle DetailsXeviousOriginal release date s 2 9 JP January 1983NA February 1983 Release years by system 1983 Arcade1984 Family Computer 10 Apple II 11 1985 PC 88 12 1986 Atari 7800 13 1987 Commodore 64 14 Atari ST 15 Amstrad CPC 16 ZX Spectrum 14 1988 Nintendo Entertainment System 17 1990 Famicom Disk System 10 2001 Windows 18 Sharp Zaurus 2 2002 Mobile phone i Appli 19 Java 2 2004 Game Boy Advance 20 2007 Xbox 360 21 2009 Wii Virtual Console 22 2010 Mobile phone i Mode 23 2011 Nintendo 3DS 24 Notes Published in North America by Atari 2 Designed by Masanobu Endo with assistance by Shigeki Toyama and Hiroshi Ono 25 26 Recorded record breaking sales figures during its first weeks on the market which had not been seen in Japan since Space Invaders 27 The Family Computer version sold over one million copies and become the system s first killer app 28 The Nintendo Entertainment System NES version was released for the Game Boy Advance under the Classic NES Series 20 Star Fox Assault contains the NES version as an unlockable extra 29 The 3DS version is titled 3D Classics Xevious and was developed by Nintendo and Arika 30 As part of a collaboration with Coca Cola a Flash browser remake named Sprite Xevious was released in 2012 31 Super XeviousOriginal release date s 9 JP December 1984 Release years by system 1984 Arcade1987 Sharp X68000 32 Notes An updated version of the original 33 Features multiple differences such as new enemy types and faster gameplay 34 The Sharp X68000 version was produced by Dempa 35 Included as a hidden game in Namco Classic Collection Vol 1 and Namco Museum DS 2 GrobdaOriginal release date s 9 JP December 1984NA September 1985 Release years by system 1984 Arcade1985 PC 8801 32 1986 Sharp X1 32 2009 Wii Virtual Console 36 Notes A spin off starring an enemy tank from the original 37 Designed by Masanobu Endo 37 Published in North America by Magic Electronics 38 A remixed minigame version is included in Namco Museum Megamix 39 Super Xevious GAMP no NazoOriginal release date s 40 JP September 19 1986 Release years by system 1986 Family Computer arcadeNotes Focuses primarily on puzzle solving 41 Its name translates to Super Xevious The Riddle of GAMP 41 The game was released in arcades for the Nintendo Vs System renamed Vs Super Xevious 42 Xevious Fardraut SagaOriginal release date s 43 JP December 23 1988 Release years by system 1988 MSX21990 PC Engine 44 Notes Developed by Compile 45 Includes a port of the original Xevious and a new 16 level campaign with new playable ships and power ups 45 The PC Engine version is titled Xevious Fardraut Densetsu and has different levels and enemy types 46 XVMOriginal release date s 47 JP March 9 1990 Release years by system 1990 MSX2Notes Exclusive to the compilation Disk NG 1 48 Carries a more fantasy like setting with enemies themed around animals and insects 48 SolvalouOriginal release date s 9 JP December 1991 Release years by system 1991 Arcade2009 Wii Virtual Console 49 Notes 3D rail shooter spin off 50 51 The Wii Virtual Console version utilizes the Wii Remote s pointer to recreate the arcade game s flight yoke controller 52 Xevious ArrangementOriginal release date s 9 JP November 1995NA 1995 Release years by system 1995 ArcadeNotes Exclusive to the arcade game Namco Classic Collection Vol 1 53 Features two player co op a wide shot power up and new enemies and bosses 33 54 Completing the game without losing all lives allows access to three extra stages 54 Xevious 3D GOriginal release date s 55 56 JP May 1 1996NA 1996 Release years by system 1996 Arcade1997 PlayStation 57 2015 PlayStation Network 58 Notes Created for the Namco System 11 hardware 59 Features 2D based gameplay with 3D gouraud shaded polygonal graphics 60 Music was composed by Shinji Hosoe 61 The PlayStation version is named Xevious 3D G and includes the original Xevious Super Xevious and Xevious Arrangement 62 3D G had slowdown issues in the Japanese and European versions which were corrected in the North American version 63 3D Machiuke Appli XeviousOriginal release date s 64 JP July 2001 Release years by system 2001 Mobile phoneNotes Program that lets users look at 3D models of various Xevious craft 64 Users can save these models as wallpapers 65 Xevious Scramble MissionOriginal release date s 66 JP June 15 2006 Release years by system 2006 Plug n playNotes Developed by Bandai 66 Exclusive to the plug n play game Namco Nostalgia 1 66 A time attack game where players collect items while flying through tight corridors 2 Xevious ResurrectionOriginal release date s 67 68 69 JP January 29 2009NA July 16 2009EU April 1 2010 Release years by system 2009 PlayStation 3Notes Developed by Cattle Call 70 Exclusive to the compilation Namco Museum Essentials 71 Includes two player multiplayer and a shield power up system 67 Features support for the now defunct PlayStation Home service 72 Was delisted from the PlayStation Store in 2018 73 Other media EditTitle Release date Media typeFardraut 1991 8 NovelNotes A three part Xevious novel that describes the setting and world of the original game 8 Written by Masanobu Endo and published by Futabasha 8 Republished in 2005 74 Xevious August 10 2002 75 Feature filmNotes A 75 minute gaiden side story film based on the franchise 8 Produced by animation studio Groove Corporation under license from Namco 76 Premiered at Theater Ikebukuro and later a summer road show 75 Home media releases were cancelled when Groove went out of business making it a lost film 8 CR Xevious WZCR Xevious XCR Xevious Y May 6 2003 77 PachinkoNotes Pachinko machines produced by Takao 78 Features animated cutscenes on an LCD screen 78 DOORS Xevious April 5 2009 79 Game showNotes A segment from the Japanese game show DOORS 79 Contestants had to use foot sensors to destroy waves of Xevious enemies 79 Memorial Game Collection Series Solvalou April 2013 80 Model kitNotes A plastic model kit of the Solvalou starship 80 Produced by Japanese company Wave 80 Soundtracks Edit Title Release date Length LabelVideo Game Music April 23 1984 81 30 13 LDK StudioNotes An album of Namco chiptune remixes focusing primarily on Xevious 8 Composed by Haruomi Hosono of the band Yellow Magic Orchestra 8 Credited as the first video game soundtrack album and an early example of chiptune music 8 82 Super Xevious Aug 29 1984 83 15 44 Alfa RecordsNotes An album with music from Xevious Gaplus and The Tower of Druaga 84 Composed by Haruomi Hosono 83 Re released on October 1 2001 84 Xevious 3D G Techno Maniax October 1997 85 76 46 Pony CanyonNotes Part of Pony Canyon s DigiGroove soundtrack series 85 Features original tracks and remixes from Xevious 3D G 85 Namco Sounds Xevious September 2 2009 86 Namco SoundsNotes Digital soundtrack available on iTunes that features music and sound effects from Xevious 86 One of the 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