D-Return

About

D-Return is a side-scrolling shooter where you pilot a fighter jet through waves of enemies. You move in four directions, firing Vulcan guns or lasers while conserving limited missiles. Health depletes over time but can be replenished by collecting power-ups scattered across levels. Each stage ends with a boss fight, requiring precise timing and weapon management. You can tweak settings like difficulty, starting health, and game speed to match your playstyle. The plot involves a 22nd-century conflict over a moon-based weapon, but the real draw lies in its no-frills action. Customizable settings let you adjust the challenge, making it accessible for newcomers and veterans alike. While it lacks modern flair, D-Return's tight controls and boss encounters showcase its roots in the late '80s arcade tradition.

Storyline

In the middle of the 22th century World War III began between the Allied Power and the Pact Power. Atomic weaponry was long abandoned, and neither side could gain the upper hand. However, twenty years later the Pact Power has constructed a deadly battle satellite on the Moon, aptly named "Disastrous Disaster". Fearing that the war will be lost if the satellite attacks their bases on the Earth, the Allied sends an Illieus fighter craft, navigated by the young pilot Unebi Kagurazaka, to counter the threat.