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The game uses a horizontal scrolling perspective. Players steer a submarine forward while adjusting vertical position to dive or rise, firing a main gun and secondary missiles. Stages move through trenches, harbors, open seas, and fortified bases, with threats attacking from the water, surface, and air. Weapon power-ups expand damage output and coverage. Each stage ends with a large boss encounter that demands pattern recognition, careful positioning, and consistent fire in cramped spaces.

Granvia

The advanced assault submarine controlled by the player, equipped with a forward cannon and missile weaponry for underwater combat.

Stay near the lower-middle part of the screen when possible so you can react to both surface threats and incoming fire ahead. Adjust your depth to line up shots on ships and aircraft instead of forcing risky movement. In tighter areas, destroy mines and fixed turrets first before pushing forward. Boss fights are easier if you learn attack cycles and preserve safe movement space rather than chasing maximum damage at close range. Protecting weapon power is crucial, since recovery after death is much harder with a weaker loadout.

No cheats or unlockables available

Tips and tricks

Use depth changes to alter your firing angle and safely cover enemies at different heights.

Tips and tricks

Prioritize torpedo launchers, mines, and fixed cannons to reduce screen pressure.

Tips and tricks

Leave yourself room to dodge during boss fights instead of overcommitting to damage.

User Reviews

The pixel art and animation are outstanding, especially the detailed machines and explosions.

User Reviews

Its submarine theme makes it feel distinct from typical side-scrolling shooters.

In The Hunt

Arcade Systems

4.3

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1-2

Players

Shoot 'em up

Genre

Info

In The Hunt is a 1993 arcade side-scrolling action shooter developed by Irem. Players pilot an advanced submarine through underwater and surface battle zones, fighting fleets, aircraft, and giant mechanical bosses. The game is celebrated for its dense pixel art, fluid animation, and heavy mechanical style, and it is often remembered as a visual and design forerunner to elements later seen in Metal Slug.

Game Details

Platform: Arcade Systems
Release Year: 1993-01-01
Publisher: Irem
Developer: Irem
Plays: 342
Last updated: 22 minutes ago

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