Gain Ground SX is the enhanced PC Engine Super CD-ROM² remake of SEGA’s arcade / Mega Drive tactical action game Gain Ground. This version features newly arranged CD-quality music, additional voice and sound enhancements, redrawn visuals, and re-balanced stage layouts unique to the PCE edition. The game blends top-down action and strategy, placing you in large combat arenas where you must guide a squad of characters across enemy-filled maps. Each rescued ally becomes a playable unit, each with their own weapons, ranges, and movement styles — creating a tactical puzzle out of every stage. You can either: Destroy all enemies or Successfully escort your team to the exit Both victory routes change pacing and difficulty across the campaign. ⭐ Gameplay & System Tactical top-down action 1–2 player cooperative play 40+ selectable characters across eras: Knights, archers, ninjas Cyber soldiers, robots, grenadiers Sci-fi troopers & future operatives Every character has: A unique main weapon A special sub-attack Different movement speed & attack arcs ⭐ What Makes “SX” Unique (Compared to Mega Drive) ✔ Rearranged CD-audio soundtrack✔ Smoother character animation & redrawn assets✔ Audio voices & stereo sound enhancements✔ Some stage / enemy adjustments✔ Presentation improvements & polished UI The PC Engine Super CD-ROM² version is widely considered the definitive home edition for presentation and sound quality. ⭐ Co-Op Mode Supports 2-player local cooperative play Shared character pool Revive / recovery tactics become part of progression strategy Gain Ground SX is especially popular among collectors for being one of the best arcade-style tactical co-op titles on the platform. Product Details Japanese Title: ゲイングラウンドSX (Gain Ground SX)Platform: PC Engine Super CD-ROM² (NTSC-J)Genre: Tactical Action / Strategy ShooterPlayers: 1–2 playersLanguage: JapaneseDeveloper: NEC Avenue / SegaPublisher: NEC AvenueRelease Year: 1992 (Japan) Requires Super CD-ROM²-compatible hardware (PC Engine Duo, TurboDuo, or System Card 3.0). ***PC Engine CD-ROMs are region-free, meaning they will work on both Japanese PC Engine and North American Turbo Duo systems. However, Super System Cards are region-locked and may require adapters or modification for use on non-Japanese systems. Please verify compatibility before purchasing.
