Cosmic Causeway: Trailblazer II

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Cosmic Causeway: Trailblazer II is a fast paced side scrolling shooter where you blast enemies using your joystick. Each level is filled with obstacles like shifting doors and deadly walls. You have to destroy massive dragon bosses at the end of key stages before time runs out. A countdown timer carries over between levels, letting you build your score based on remaining seconds. Bonus points come from speed but careful play matters more than brute force. The game keeps things simple with straightforward controls but raises the stakes through tight pacing. The challenge comes from 24 stages of increasing difficulty. Later levels punish even small mistakes with instant deaths. The Space Harrier inspired dragon fights add variety but demand precise timing. Players who finish get a custom rating based on performance from Hilarious up to Superblazer. While basic by modern standards, the clean design and escalating tension made it a cult favorite in its time. It still holds up as a pure test of reflexes and strategy.