This fantasy shooter first appeared on the TurboDuo in 1993, a joint production of Hudson and Red Company, and it arrived on the Sega CD in 1995. Instead of a spaceship, the hero is an armored knight flying over volcanoes, forests and seas, and before each stage you choose one of four elemental armors that change the main attack. Stages can be played in any order, and coins earned from enemies are spent at a shop on health, bombs and power-ups between levels.
The Sega CD version is generally considered weaker than the original. Its colors are less vibrant, sprites flicker more, and the heavy-metal soundtrack was re-arranged with louder drums and extra synth, which divides listeners. Reviewers also found it easier. The game renamed some characters too; the hero Landis became Duran. Even so, it remains one of the stronger shooters on the system, with large bosses, quick action and a soundtrack that is still a highlight.
Tips for Lords of Thunder
Try each armor in an early stage; some elements suit particular stages and bosses much better.
Spend coins on health upgrades before buying extra bombs, as staying alive keeps your power level up.
Start with stages you know well to build coins and confidence before tackling harder ones.
How to Play Lords Of Thunder
Click Play Now to launch Lords Of Thunder directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins needed. Arrows fly the knight in all directions, Z fires and X triggers a bomb, with C as an extra button; the options screen confirms the layout. Enter pauses. You can also connect a USB or Bluetooth gamepad for a more authentic feel.
Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
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Is Lords Of Thunder free to play?
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What console is Lords Of Thunder for?
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What genre is Lords Of Thunder?
Lords Of Thunder is a shooter game. It was made for the Sega CD.
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