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SHOCK TROOPERS

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4.1/5

( 23 Reviews )

4.1

23 Reviews

English & 5 more
5.995.99
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SHOCK TROOPERS
Description
“SHOCK TROOPERS”, the fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game released exclusively on NEOGEO MVS in 1997, returns to the battlefield on GOG! Progress through the battlefield, choosing the best routes and strategy!ARCADE - Choose a character and go on your mission solo in “Lonely Wolf” mod...
Genre:
Shooter - Action - Modern
Tags:
Action, 2D, Classic, Shooter, Modern, show 1 more... Shoot'EmUp
Critics reviews
50 %
Recommend
PCMag
4/5 stars
User reviews

4.1/5

( 23 Reviews )

4.1

23 Reviews

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Product details
1997, SNK CORPORATION, ...
System requirements
Windows 7 / 8 / 10, Pentium 4 2.4Ghz, 1 GB RAM, Intel HD Graphics, Version 9.0c, 500 MB...
Time to beat
0.5 hMain
2 h Main + Sides
4 h Completionist
1 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Description
“SHOCK TROOPERS”, the fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game released exclusively on NEOGEO MVS in 1997, returns to the battlefield on GOG! Progress through the battlefield, choosing the best routes and strategy!
  • ARCADE - Choose a character and go on your mission solo in “Lonely Wolf” mode, or form a team of three soldiers from the eight mercenary characters available, and try to rescue Dr. George and his granddaughter who have been kidnapped. The route you choose at the beginning will affect the progress of the game, allowing you to enjoy an original gameplay experience time after time.
  • MULTIPLAYER - Clear missions with a brother-in-arms far away via the Online Co-Op Play feature. Engage with a fellow countryman or foreign ally, and try to put an end to the evil plans of the terrorist group called the “Bloody Scorpions”!
  • LEADERBOARDS - Check your current rank & score in “SHOCK TROOPERS” at any time, as well as those of your friends and other top troopers!
  • SETTINGS - Configure your language, video and language display, and adjust sound volume settings to your preference for the most pleasant “SHOCK TROOPERS” experience ever.

©SNK CORPORATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Popular achievements
Grenade
Throw 100 grenades (2nd weapon)
common  ·  43.56%
Big One
Reach a score of 5 000 000
common  ·  39.67%
Lonly Wolf
Complete the game in 'Lonly Wolf'
common  ·  33.64%
Killer
Kill 500 soldiers
common  ·  58.79%
Butcher
Kill 1000 soldiers
common  ·  42.69%
Super Gamer
Complete the game using less than 10 credits
common  ·  32.57%
Goodies
Shock Troopers (OSX) Shock Troopers (Linux)
System requirements
Minimum system requirements:
Recommended system requirements:

A controller is highly recommended for Shock Troopers.
Please note: macOS and Linux versions are provided as unsupported bonus content.

Multiplayer Notice: Please note that the GOG Galaxy Client is required to access Multiplayer
Multiplayer is available only between GOG.com users.

Recommended system requirements:

A controller is highly recommended for Shock Troopers.
Please note: macOS and Linux versions are provided as unsupported bonus content.

Multiplayer Notice: Please note that the GOG Galaxy Client is required to access Multiplayer
Multiplayer is available only between GOG.com users.

Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
0.5 hMain
2 h Main + Sides
4 h Completionist
1 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Game details
Genre:
Shooter - Action - Modern
Tags:
Action, 2D, Classic, Shooter, Modern, show 1 more... Shoot'EmUp
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Release date:
{{'1997-01-01T00:00:00+02:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0200 ' }}
Company:
SNK CORPORATION / SNK CORPORATION
Size:
59 MB
Links:
Forum discussion
Game features
Achievements
Cloud saves
Controller support
Co-op
Leaderboards
Multi-player
Overlay
Single-player
Languages
English
audio
text
Deutsch
audio
text
español
audio
text
français
audio
text
italiano
audio
text
日本語
audio
text
Critics reviews
74
Top Critic Average
50 %
Critics Recommend
OpenCritic Rating
PCMagby Jeffrey L. Wilson
4/5 stars
Boasting tons of fun weapons, eight unique playable characters, and a novel team-based combat option, Shock Troopers is one of the best run-and-gun shooters for the PC.
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User reviews

Posted on: October 9, 2017

tsunami117

Verified owner

Games: 203 Reviews: 1

Soundtracks

Brought back a classic. Shock Troopers 2 is even better. And now all that is missing is the soundtracks... Thanks GOG!

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Posted on: May 31, 2017

Dudunum

Verified owner

Games: 767 Reviews: 29

MORE PLEASE!!!

More please!!! I still wait for Atari ST and Amiga 500-Games!!!!

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