Thunder Fox (Japan)

Getting Started

When you boot Thunder Fox, you'll see a title screen in Japanese. The menu options are likely "1 Player" and "2 Players" (cooperative). Press Start (Enter) to begin. You control a commando-style soldier who can run and shoot in eight directions. The goal is to advance through each stage, taking out enemy soldiers, turrets, and vehicles.

The core loop is simple: run right, shoot everything, and avoid taking hits. You can jump over obstacles and some enemy fire. You'll find power-ups like speed boosts and spread shots along the way. The game is pretty straightforward - just keep moving and shooting. Losing all your lives returns you to the title screen, so memorizing enemy placements helps.

Because the menus are in Japanese, you might need to experiment to find options like difficulty or sound test. The start button kicks off the action, and the B button fires your weapon. If you get confused, look for the typical arcade layout: start to begin, shoot to play.