U.N. Squadron (SNES) Full Run on Gamer Difficulty

U.N. Squadron (エリア88) aka Area 88
System & Settings: Super Nintendo (SNES), "Gamer" difficulty mode (hardest)

Stage Listing:
0:00 Start
0:16 Mission 1 - Front Line Base
2:03 Mission 2 - Enemy Air Force
7:12 Mission 3 - Desert Ground Carrier
12:01 Mission 4 - Forrest Fortress
15:42 Mission 5 - Wolfpack Squadron
18:42 Mission 6 - Submarine Seavet
21:56 Mission 7 - Battleship Minks
25:04 Mission 8 - Canyon
29:04 Mission 9 - Mountain Cavern
32:47 Mission 10 - Project 4 Fortress
38:48 - Ending + Credits

This video shows a full run of UN Squadron for the SNES on the special "Gamer" difficulty mode, playing on real SNES hardware.

Gamer difficulty is selected by going to options, holding down X and A on controller 2, and then pushing right on the d-pad twice on controller 1.

This game is pretty brutal on "Gamer" difficulty, and I die numerous times early on. Near the end it comes down to my last life and even my very last hit.

[DavidC]

Had the privilege to play this awesome game at 11 yrs of age and 24 years later watching it on video, I realize how lucky I was to own it on the SNES. The music, the graphics, fun factor all there.

[dy]

It's a nice touch that enemy bomber formations and missile submarine will continue to advance towards your base.

[clementj]

Much respect for your skills ! No cheating, a real game play. I used to buy only the 1st, 3rd and last plane, the others seemed to be a waste of money to me. You do even better and skip all but the 1st and the last plane ! To my mind, the hardest stage is the submarine, I play in hard mode and it's already a nightmare. In Gamer/Pro difficulty, it's a real exploit !

[matthewbelloff]

Those final two boss fights are epic as hell! I litterally stood up in anticipation since you have died before. Great vid! Seriously.. 🤘🖤

[josephem]

This game is so nostalgic. It was the only video game I got the chance to play with my dad...

[hawkreaver]

I love this game. Did not know about Gamer difficulty. I am so excited to have a SNES game kick my ass again. Thanks so much!

[LeifGarretstein]

Wow, takes me back to elementary school. LOL! Being an early 80s baby was/is a luxury.



Viewing this spectacle whilst donning some Beats By Dre Day... and man... you can really feel the bass.


Geezethe Japanese were tremendous with their video game melodies, specifically Capcom.

[redruMandCoke]

Oh my God after all these years of playing I didn't realize that you could let the units on the conveyor belt pass right behind you in the Ceiling Machine boss THIS EVERYTHING FOR ME!

[Vik]

I am just trying this game out on normal mode, so far I reached the 5th phase but man is it hard. I am not really used to shoot 'em ups like this but that's ok since it will give me an opportunity to improve myself. The game's so dang fun so yeah, not giving up easily.

First time seen a difficulty called gamer, it should have been named a True Gamer since we are all gamers here anyway.

Edit: Finally did it, man it was a hard game but fun and satisfying!

[AlexGuitar]

Good job! Been playing this game for more than 20 years, it's always been a favorite of mine :-)

[therafter]

finally someone else who knows how to play this game

[NeoArcadiaSWGAT]

Best congratulations message ever at the end ! YOU ARE CRAZY !

[TheThirdLightning]

Good Job . That's what i call a real gamer playing a game made by pros' for pros' . Congrats . I never tried the "gamer difficulty" thought . One day maybe .

[GarrethDilophosaurus]

So was this like a challenge run of worst pilot and beginner plane? holy hell good job on this.

[jamiestirzaker]

Nice vid. This was one my favourite ever SNES games. I never did beat it on Gamer though. Remember unlocking it by beating it hard. Great times.

[Zenkosan-vyyl]

He jugado este juego alrededor del año 91 o 92, hace más de 30 años. El nivel "Gamer" era espectacular, creo haberlo pasado con el primer avión, retos que uno mismo se pone. Gracias por subir el vídeo.

[fernandomorante]

Guau que recuerdos uno de mis juegos favoritos, aunque yo siempre jugaba con el barbón, solo llegué a pasarla en Hard, ahora que veo este video me animare a jugarlo en gamer, que tiempos, saludos a todos los fans de este juego y los clásicos 🕹️🎮

[mxd]

Dude, you made a OUTSTANDING play! Deaths exists in all games, but you made a excelent game! Prould yourself, guy! Nice flight FOR REAL!

TOTAL RESPECT FOR NOT USING ANY TAS, JUST YOUR HANDS! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[jamisonbondero]

I used to love playing this game
It used to bring my mind into another dimension with the scenery and music

[yogibearback]

Damn good run. Got some good strats from this!