Volfied

Released by Taito in 1989, Volfied is a territory-capture action game that inherits the gameplay of the classic title QIX, while evolving it through a distinct science-fiction setting and varied visual effects. Players control a spacecraft to carve out portions of the field, enjoying tense gameplay as they carefully expand their territory while avoiding enemies. Strategic progression is also possible by making effective use of power-up items found along the way. With its refined system and deep gameplay, the title captivated many fans in the arcade scene of its time.

An astronaut returning from a mission in distant space witnesses their home planet irrevocably changed by the invasion of an alien life form. Piloting their ship, the protagonist slices through the mysterious energy covering the planet to reclaim the contaminated territory. The fate of humanity, teetering on the brink of extinction, rests upon the outcome of this battle.