Image Fight II: Operation Deepstriker explained

is a 1992 vertically scrolling shooter video game released by Irem for the NEC PC Engine Super CD-ROM². ^{[1] [2] [3]} It is the sequel of Image Fight.^[4]

The game was available on the Nintendo Wii's Virtual Console platform.^[5] In 2023, it was included in the Irem Collection Vol.1 retrogaming release for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series.^{[6] [7]}

Reception

Markt+Technik's gave the title a 72% rating, stating that the title is not innovative and is more difficult than its predecessor.^[8]

gave it a 58% rating, calling it bland and derivative in a playful review written as a radio transmission.^[9]

The coverage by was very positive, praising the game's soundtrack, gameplay, and difficulty. ^[10]

Hardcore Gaming 101 criticized the title's cutscenes and music, rating it as a middle-tier game for its year.^[11]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Image Fight II . The PC Engine Software Bible . 30 July 2024.
2. Web site: IMAGE FIGHT II - OPERATION DEEPSTRIKER . www.videogameden.com . 30 July 2024.
3. Web site: Image Fight II: Operation Deepstriker . Classic-Games.net . 30 July 2024 . 15 November 2023.
4. Coming Soon . Japanese . Japan . Famitsu . 8 January 1993 . 51 . 212 . 30 July 2024 . Archive.org.
5. Web site: ImageFight II . Nintendo of Europe AG . 30 July 2024.
6. News: irem Collection Volume 1 launches November 21 . 30 July 2024 . Gematsu . 14 November 2023.
7. News: Extension . Time . Irem Collection Vol.1 Brings Image Fight II To The West For The First Time In Physical Form . 30 July 2024 . Time Extension . 25 April 2023.
8. Warpzone PC Engine . German . Germany . Video Games . March 1993 . 32-33 . 30 July 2024 . Archive.org.
9. Image Fight II . French . France . Player One . 103 . 28 . 30 July 2024 . Archive.org.
10. Image Fight II . French . France . Joypad . February 1993 . 122-123 . 17 . 30 July 2024 . Archive.org.
11. Web site: Image Fight II . Hardcore Gaming 101 . 30 July 2024 .