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{{Stub}} {{GameInfobox |developer = Capcom |publisher = Capcom,SNK Playmore |designer = Tokuro Fujiwara |jp_rel = {{Release|1984|September|10|JP|Arcade}} |na_rel = {{Release|1984|||NA|Arcade}} |genre = Vertical scrolling shooter |features = Single-player,Multi-player |players = 1-2 |license = Freeware |platforms = Arcade,Microsoft Windows |bundleplatforms = PlayStation,SEGA Saturn,PlayStation 2,Xbox,PlayStation Portable |arcinput = 8-way [[joystick]], 2 [[Button (control)|buttons]] |arccpu = [[Zilog Z80|Z80]] (@ 4 [[MHz]]) |arcsoundcpu = [[Zilog Z80|Z80]] (@ 3 [[MHz]]) |arcsound = [[General Instrument AY-3-8910|AY8910]] (@ 1.5 [[MHz]]) |arcdisplay = [[Raster graphics|Raster]] |arcres = 224 x 256 |orientation = Vertical |arccolors = 256 }} {{Nihongo|'''''Vulgus'''''|バルガス}} is a vertically [[Scrolling shooter video games|scrolling shooter]] developed and published by [[Capcom]] in [[Japan]] in 1984, and was later released in [[North America]] by [[SNK Playmore|SNK]] the same year. The word "Vulgus" comes fom [[Latin]] and means "common people", people of lower layers of society. Unlike Little League and Fever Chance, Vulgus is [[Capcom]]'s first arcade video game. The game was also included in ''[[Capcom Classics Collection]]'' and is also now available as [[freeware]]. ==Gameplay== The player controls a spaceship with a single objective: destroy incoming enemies. The vessel has two different weapons: a primary weapon with infinite ammo and a limited supply of bombs. By picking up the "Pow" icons, which sporadically appear throughout the levels, he/she can replenish supplies. In contrast to most other titles of this genre, the game does not have distinctive levels. Instead, the background alternates between the surface of a planet and a space field. The game repeats with increased difficulty until the player has lost all his/her lives. Thus, the game can be considered (in terms of gameplay) somewhere between a [[Fixed shooter video games|fixed shooter]] and a [[Scrolling shooter video games|scrolling shooter]]. Because the player's ship is destroyed if hit only once and there is no continuation feature, it is generally a better strategy to avoid enemies than to try destroying them. ==Ports and related releases== A fully complete quasi-sequel/port was made for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] titled ''Titan Warriors'', featuring new music and several new features, but was ultimately unreleased.<ref>[http://cheats.ign.com/objects/142/14220831.html Titan Warriors] at IGN.com</ref> ''Vulgus'' is available in the compilation title ''[[Capcom Generation 3]]'' for the [[PlayStation]] and [[SEGA Saturn]]. The game was also included in the ''[[Capcom Classics Collection]]'' for the [[PlayStation 2]] and [[Xbox]] and in ''[[Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded]]'' for the [[PlayStation Portable]]. In 2001, Capcom released ''Vulgus'' as freeware for IBM PCs and PDAs. The port was done by [[Hanaho]], makers of the [[Hotrod joystick]]. [[Captain Commando]] duly notes Vulgus' position in gaming history as Capcom's first game in one of his ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes|Marvel vs. Capcom]]'' [[win quote]]s. {{Quotation|Capcom's first game was Vulgus, made in 1984!}} The Pow icon is re-used in many other [[Capcom]] games, like ''[[1941: Counter Attack]]'', ''[[Bionic Commando]]'', and ''[[Exed Exes]]''. Likewise, the [[Yashichi]] enemy has made later appearances in many Capcom games, usually in a more benign role as a power-up. [[Valgas]], a boss character from ''[[Power Stone]]'' series, has his name based on this game. ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External Links== * {{KLOV|10382}} * [http://www.capcom.com/vulgus.xpml Vulgus for PC]
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