Space Griffon VF-9

About

Space Griffon VF-9 drops you into a moon base under siege by aliens. As a specialist from A-Max Factories, you wield high-tech armor and weapons to clear tunnels and structures teeming with enemies. The gameplay blends fast-paced shooting with exploration of large underground corridors and the base’s interior. Combat is straightforward but tense, with the Tri-formula Griffon offering varied attack options. You’ll navigate environments designed for visibility and ambushes, balancing firepower with environmental awareness. The 1995 original holds up for its aggressive pacing and replayability through multiple difficulty levels. A 1999 Dreamcast remake added graphical upgrades and refined mechanics. While not a narrative powerhouse, the game’s focus on raw action and challenge appeals to players seeking unrelenting shooter gameplay. With a single-player format and minimal fluff, it prioritizes blasting through waves of aliens over complex story beats. Community threads note its cult following among PlayStation veterans, particularly for the Tri-formula system’s flexibility in combat scenarios.

Storyline

In the near future, Moonbase 'HAMLET' is overrun by alien invaders from an unknown source. You are an elite forces member of the A-Max Factories Corporation, the builders of the station. A-Max sends you and five other highly-trained and heavily armed specialists to deal with the situation. Your way of dealing with them is to use the latest in high-tech armor and weaponry to blast the invaders into atoms! Travel deep beneath the lifeless surface of the moon in man-made tunnels that extend to the horizon. Explore the cavernous moon base in this gripping RPG/Action drama and get set for anything! You'll face challenge as both a warrior and a detective. Find the secret to ridding the outpost of alien invaders, then pilot your Tri-formula Griffon into the toughest fight this side of the Milky Way!