Ryu no Shuryo-Tai

Ryu no Shuryo-Tai (Japanese: 竜の狩猟隊, meaning "dragon hunting squadron") is a shoot-em-up game developed by Dimensional Entertainment Systems, Inc. for multiple platforms.

Synopsis
Thousands of years ago, humans and dragons were in conflict with each other in a long, bitter war that had ended many lives, and destroyed much of the world. After a few decades of fighting, both sides grew weary of conflict and decided on a ceasefire. To ensure that the destruction caused by the war would never happen again, the dragons went into another dimension through a mystic portal, never to be seen again, leaving humanity to rebuild.

In the year, 2113 A.D., humanity is living in a technologically-advanced society with modern-day conveniences and eco-friendly, renewable energy sources being used. Along with that, human weaponry had also advanced to keep up with evolving technologies.

However, humanity would face conflict again, but not with itself, but with an old enemy. The dragons return and declare war on humanity, this time with their forces accompanied by the half-human dragonoids to fight on the behalf of and alongside their draconic kin.

This time, humanity with their modern weapons, are ready to take on any enemy, especially the dragons and their dragonoid soldiers. Seeing the threat posed by the dragons, the United Congregation of Nations (UCN) formed an international military force specifically for taking on the dragon forces. The most notable part of this force is the Ryu no Shuryo-Tai, a fighter squadron which is comprised of the world's best combat aviators chosen to pilot specialized fighter ships, formed to take on the dragons and dragonoids in the air.

Now, a new battle will begin...!

Gameplay
Ryu no Shuryo-Tai is a Japanese-inspired, top-down shmup game inspired by games such as Soukyugurentai (A.K.A. Terra Diver), Radiant Silvergun, and the Ray series.

Controls
The ship is controlled in eight directions, and there are four action buttons. One for firing the main cannons, one for the lock-on homing weapon, one for a bomb, and one for a projectile-deflecting barrel roll (or a ground combat move during ground combat).

Ships
There are three selectable ships, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. They also have a mechanized alternate form for ground combat.
 * RNST-001 "Huntsman" (猟師 Ryoshi) - The first model in the Ryu no Shuryo-Tai's line of specialized fighter craft, it features balanced capabilities in speed, maneuverability, and firepower. Designed for ease of use by even the least skilled of pilots. It can handle two hits before being destroyed. Its ground combat form is a humanoid mech that can perform a spinning maneuver that not only deflects projectiles but can also be used as a melee attack.
 * Pilot: Ryuichi
 * Speed: 3/5
 * Maneuverability: 3/5
 * Overall Firepower: 3.5/5
 * Cannon: 3/5
 * Lock-On: 3/5
 * Durability: 2 hits
 * Ground Combat Move: Super Spin
 * RNST-003 "Pursuer" (追求者 Tsuikyū-sha) - This machine trades firepower for additional speed and agility, suitable only for pilots with great reaction timing and a magic touch behind the controls. It is also less durable that it would take one hit to knock it out. Its ground combat form is that of a "ground-skating" tank. In that form, it can also perform a dashing maneuver that leaves afterimages made of destructive energy that can erase projectiles and damage enemies that get too close to them.
 * Pilot: Etienne
 * Speed: 5/5
 * Maneuverability: 5/5
 * Overall Firepower: 2/5
 * Cannon: 2/5
 * Lock-On: 2/5
 * Durability: 1 hit
 * Ground Combat Move: Afterimage Dash
 * RNST-005 "Aggressor" (侵略者 Shinryaku-sha) - A heavy assault ship brimming with firepower. The extra armor makes it slower and less agile, but it's much more durable that it would take three hits from enemy fire to destroy it, rather than one or two with the others. Its ground combat mode is that of a two-legged assault walker, with the ground combat move being a powerful shockwave that can erase projectiles and damage enemies.
 * Pilot: Jack
 * Speed: 2/5
 * Maneuverability: 2/5
 * Overall Firepower: 5/5
 * Cannon: 4/5
 * Lock-On: 4/5
 * Durability: 3 hits
 * Ground Combat Move: Shockwave