Super Cross Force

About

Super Cross Force is a 1980s arcade-style shooter where you pilot a spacecraft battling waves of Morplus invaders. Your main tool is the Spectron, which fires overlapping laser beams to take out enemies as they swarm the screen. You dodge attacks while collecting energy packs dropped by a distant mothership to avoid overheating. The game ramps up quickly, with later waves featuring erratic enemy patterns and faster movement that turn the screen into a chaotic blur of explosions and dodges. The game’s reputation for intensity hasn’t faded. It’s often cited as one of the ColecoVision’s tougher titles, with its punishing difficulty and frantic pace challenging even seasoned players. The dual-laser mechanic feels sharp and responsive, letting you chain attacks without breaking rhythm. While its 1984 release dates it visually, the relentless action and precise controls keep it feeling brisk. Fans of old-school shooters with no mercy tend to rate it highly, and its cult following has kept it circulating in retro circles.