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Solar Assault
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<p><i>Solar Assault</i> is a three-dimensional <a href="/facts/Shoot_%27em_up/dyAgF51H">shoot 'em up</a> released by <a href="/facts/Konami/pBu2rpta">Konami</a> in 1997. A spin-off of the long running <a href="/facts/Gradius/0DXQhDId"><i>Gradius</i> series</a>, the title retains most of the gameplay characteristics of its 2D counterparts including the same powerups and display system. </p>