Today's price by store
| Store | Price | Discount | Sale ends | View in store |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOG | R$9.99 | — | — | View in store |
Lowest price today: R$9.99 on GOG.
Prices updated on Nov 1, 2026. The store's price is the one that counts.
Lowest recorded price
R$9.99 on GOG, on Oct 17, 2026. It is the lowest price since Oct 17, 2026, when Game Fellow started tracking this game.
Price history (last 90 days)
- GOG: R$9.99 today; low of R$9.99 and high of R$9.99 in the period.
- GOGavg. R$9.99
Game details
- Genres
- Arcade, Shooter, Indie
- Platforms
- Neo Geo AES, PC (Microsoft Windows), Neo Geo CD, Neo Geo MVS, Arcade
- Release
- Aug 28, 1995
- Developer
- Aicom
- Publisher
- SNK
About the game
The basic gameplay is simple: progress through the levels in the spacecraft, collecting powerups and protecting the spacecraft from destruction. The game has very obvious similarities in design and gameplay to R-Type. It is actually believed that some ex-Irem employees left the company to join Aicom, which used to be a subcontractor for various coin-op manufacturers like Jaleco or SNK. Despite the familiarities, Pulstar is not without innovations. There is the option of using the weapon power bar, which consists of two halves. The right-hand side of the bar turns blue when the fire button is depressed. When fully charged the ship delivers a devastating emission of energy. The left-hand side turns red when it is continually pressed, shooting out a barrage of smaller, rapid blasts. The in-game visuals are mostly pre-rendered 3D graphics, which gives the interactive elements a far more realistic appearance. Great care was taken to really place the player into the world of the game, with cinematic style cut scenes and pre-rendered movies. There is a hefty reliance on strategy and not just blasting everything in sight. Using the charged weapon is key, and requires careful precision. Also, once a power up is obtained, a small orb appears at the posterior end of the ship. This can be used as an advantage by deflecting/absorbing oncoming enemy fire and taking out small enemies that run into it.
Summary from IGDB.