Rating: 79.9%
Platforms: DOS, Commodore C64/128/MAX, MSX, Arcade and Atari 8-bit
Genres: Shooter and Arcade
Themes: Science fiction
Keywords: shoot 'em up, 2.5d, spaceship, high score, vertical scrolling and linear gameplay
Perspective: Third person and Bird view / Isometric
Developer: Konami
Publisher: Datasoft, Inc.;Sony Computer Entertainment
Juno First
Summary:
Juno First is a shoot 'em up originally developed and published by Konami Corporation for Arcades. The game was later published by Mylstar Electronics (US arcades), Datasoft Inc. (Atari 8-bit, PC Booter, and Commodore 64), and Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (MSX). Juno First is a top down, vertical scrolling shooter in which there is a limited amount of time to defeat the enemies in each wave. The players spaceship starts out with a laser that has a longer reach than the enemy weapons. The enemies start out firing a few bullets at the ship but the amount enemy fire rapidly increases as players progress through to the next waves. Certain enemies fire tracking missile-like projectiles that can shoot additional bullets.