Time Cruise II (Japan)

Getting Started

As a shoot 'em up, Time Cruise II puts you in control of a ship or character that moves vertically or horizontally, depending on the specific game style. Your goal is to survive each stage by dodging enemy fire and destroying foes. Power-ups appear from destroyed enemies or as floating icons, often enhancing your weapon or adding shields.

Because this is a Japanese-only title, menus and on-screen text are entirely in Japanese. If you are not familiar with the language, you may need to rely on trial and error to navigate the title screen and options. Typically, pressing Start or A will begin the game. The core loop involves moving through waves of enemies, collecting items, and defeating a boss at the end of each level to progress.

Watch enemy patterns carefully. Like many shooters on the TurboGrafx-16, memorization and quick reflexes are key. If you lose all lives, you will have to start over, so use continues if available. Check the button mapping above to familiarize yourself with firing and special moves.