The game uses a vertical scrolling shooter structure with a fixed forward flight path and six stages set in cities, caverns, fortresses, and orbital facilities. Before each run, players select one of three pilots with distinct handling characteristics. Combat revolves around three weapon families: standard shots, lasers, and homing attacks. Wingmen can be attached for concentrated fire or separated to widen coverage and improve protection. Progress is stage-based, with score and survival tied to efficient movement, weapon choice, and enemy pattern recognition.
Three female pilots
The selectable protagonists, each offering a different playstyle and weapon emphasis.
Stay near the center of the screen so you have room to dodge from both sides. Use the wingman dock/undock system according to the stage layout: keep them attached for boss damage and separate them in crowded sections for safer coverage. Save homing fire for enemies that spawn off-angle or in formations, and switch to laser or standard shots when bosses expose weak points. Learning enemy wave timing is key because stage routes are short but dense.
Tips and tricks
Choose the pilot whose shot pattern best matches your reflexes; the game is easier when your weapon covers the lanes you naturally track.
Tips and tricks
Use Tate mode if your setup allows it, as the vertical layout makes enemy spacing and bullet lanes easier to read.
Tips and tricks
On bosses, focus on survival first and only commit to aggressive wingman positioning when you know the pattern cycle.
User Reviews
A rare and memorable DOS shooter that feels closer to an arcade cabinet than a PC release.
User Reviews
Praised for its presentation and unusual technical ambition on DOS, even by players who are not usually fans of the genre.
User Reviews
Often remembered as an obscure cult title with solid stage variety and satisfying weapon handling.
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About Interpose
Interpose is a 1997 DOS action, arcade, vertical shooter, science fiction game, developed by H&P (later Hyperdevbox) and published by emu666. Interpose is a 1997 DOS vertical scrolling shooter developed by H&P, later known as Hyperdevbox. Rare for the PC market of its time, it plays like a Japanese arcade STG with fast action, anime-inspired presentation, and a focus on weapon selection and wingman control. Players choose among three female pilots and battle a mechanized invasion across varied… You can play Interpose instantly in your browser at https://www.classicemu.com — no downloads or installation required, with cloud save support and mobile touch controls.