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Xevious
Masanobu Endo
Platform(s)
Ports
First release
Xevious Resurrection

January 29, 2009

Xevious is a franchise of

Xevious Resurrection in 2009. Xevious games have been ported to many platforms and compiled into several Namco compilations. The franchise contains twelve games—seven mainline entries and five spin-offs—soundtrack albums, pachinko
machines, and an animated feature film produced by Groove Corporation.

Gameplay in the series consists of controlling a spaceship named the Solvalou throughout a series of levels, shooting at enemies and avoiding their projectiles.

bosses,[2] pre-rendered visuals,[3] and a cohesive world and storyline.[2] Xevious inspired games such as Gradius,[4] TwinBee,[2] Zanac,[5] and RayForce.[6] It has had an influence on game designers such as Satoshi Tajiri and musicians like Haruomi Hosono.[7][8]

Video games

Title Details
Xevious

Original release date(s):[2][9]
  • JP: January 1983
  • NA: February 1983
 Release years by system:
1983 –
i-Mode)[23]
2011 – Nintendo 3DS[24]
Notes:
Super Xevious

Original release date(s):[9]
  • JP: December 1984
 Release years by system:
1984 – Arcade
1987 – X68000[32]
Notes:
Grobda

Original release date(s):[9]
  • JP: October 1984
  • NA: September 1985
 Release years by system:
1984 –
Wii Virtual Console[36]
Notes:
  • A spin-off starring an enemy tank from the original.[37]
  • Designed by Masanobu Endo.[37]
  • Published in North America by Magic Electronics.[38]
  • A "remixed" minigame version is included in Namco Museum Megamix.[39]
Super Xevious: GAMP no Nazo

Original release date(s):[40]
  • JP: September 19, 1986
 Release years by system:
1986 –
Family Computer, arcade
Notes:
  • Focuses primarily on puzzle-solving.[41]
  • Its name translates to Super Xevious: The Riddle of GAMP.[41]
  • The game was released in arcades for the Nintendo Vs. System, renamed Vs. Super Xevious.[42]
Xevious: Fardraut Saga

Original release date(s):[43]
  • JP: December 23, 1988
 Release years by system:
1988 –
PC Engine[44]
Notes:
XVM

Original release date(s):[47]
  • JP: March 9, 1990
 Release years by system:
1990 –
MSX2
Notes:
  • Exclusive to the compilation Disk NG 1.[48]
  • Carries a more fantasy-like setting, with enemies themed around animals and insects.[48]
Solvalou

Original release date(s):[9]
  • JP: December 1991
 Release years by system:
1991 –
Wii Virtual Console[49]
Notes:
Xevious Arrangement

Original release date(s):[9]
  • JP: November 1995
  • NA: 1995
 Release years by system:
1995 – Arcade
Notes:
  • Exclusive to the arcade game Namco Classic Collection Vol. 1.[53]
  • Features two-player co-op, a wide-shot power-up, and new enemies and bosses.[33][54]
  • Completing the game without losing all lives allows access to three extra stages.[54]
Xevious 3D/G

Original release date(s):[55][56]
  • JP: May 1, 1996
  • NA: 1996
 Release years by system:
1996 – Arcade
1997 – PlayStation[57]
2015 – PlayStation Network[58]
Notes:
3D Machiuke Appli: Xevious

Original release date(s):[64]
  • JP: July 2001
 Release years by system:
2001 – Mobile phone
Notes:
  • Program that lets users look at 3D models of various Xevious craft.[64]
  • Users can save these models as wallpapers.[65]
Xevious: Scramble Mission

Original release date(s):[66]
  • JP: June 15, 2006
 Release years by system:
2006 – Plug'n play
Notes:
  • Developed by Bandai.[66]
  • Exclusive to the "plug'n play" game Namco Nostalgia 1.[66]
  • A
    time-attack game where players collect items while flying through tight corridors.[2]
Xevious Resurrection

Original release date(s):[67][68][69]
  • JP: January 29, 2009
  • NA: July 16, 2009
  • EU
: April 1, 2010
 Release years by system:
2009 – PlayStation 3
Notes:

Other media

Title Release date Media type
Fardraut 1991[8] Novel
Notes:
  • A three-part Xevious novel that describes the setting and world of the original game.[8]
  • Written by Masanobu Endo and published by Futabasha.[8]
  • Republished in 2005.[74]
Xevious August 10, 2002[75] Feature film
Notes:
  • A 75-minute gaiden (side-story) film based on the franchise.[8]
  • Produced by animation studio Groove Corporation under license from Namco.[76]
  • Premiered at Theater Ikebukuro and later a summer road show.[75]
  • Home media releases were cancelled when Groove went out of business, making it a lost film.[8]
CR Xevious WZ
CR Xevious X
CR Xevious Y 		May 6, 2003[77] Pachinko
Notes:
  • Pachinko machines produced by Takao.[78]
  • Features animated cutscenes on an LCD screen.[78]
DOORS Xevious April 5, 2009[79] Game show
Notes:
  • A segment from the Japanese game show DOORS.[79]
  • Contestants had to use foot sensors to destroy waves of Xevious enemies.[79]
Memorial Game Collection Series - Solvalou April 2013[80]
Model kit
Notes:
  • A plastic model kit of the Solvalou starship.[80]
  • Produced by Japanese company Wave[80]

Soundtracks

Title Release date Length Label
Video Game Music April 23, 1984[81] 30:13 LDK Studio
Notes:
Super Xevious Aug 29, 1984[83] 15:44 Alfa Records
Notes:
Xevious 3D/G+ Techno Maniax October 1997[85] 76:46 Pony Canyon
Notes:
  • Part of Pony Canyon's DigiGroove soundtrack series.[85]
  • Features original tracks and remixes from Xevious 3D/G+.[85]
Namco Sounds - Xevious September 2, 2009[86] Namco Sounds
Notes:
  • Digital soundtrack available on iTunes that features music and sound effects from Xevious.[86]
  • One of the first albums released under the Namco Sounds label.[86]
Xevious 30th Anniversary Tribute January 29, 2013[87] Namco Sounds
Notes:
  • Released in commemoration of the franchise's 30th anniversary.[87]
  • Features remixes of Xevious music tracks and original compositions.[87]

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