EGGCONSOLE ZANAC MSX
A representative shooting game for the MSX. Pilot the fighter ZANAC and use 8 types of special weapons to defeat the mechanized army!
- Age 6+
- 1 player
- Download 73 MB
- Shooter
Age rating content: Mild Fantasy Violence.
Languages: Japanese, English
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About this game
Released in 1986 in Japan, ZANAC is a vertically scrolling shooting game. Players pilot the ZANAC fighter to battle the runaway system. ZANAC utilizes both normal shots and special bullets to fight. There are eight types of special bullets, including omnidirectional bullets, penetrating bullets, defensive barriers, rotating bullets, vibration bullets, boomerang bullets, reactive bullets, and high-speed rapid-fire bullets.
A highlight of the game is the "ALC (Automatic Level of Difficulty Control)" system. This feature adjusts the game's difficulty based on the player's playstyle, such as high rapid-fire rates or destroying fortresses. Since the game's progression changes with different playstyles, players can enjoy a fresh experience each time they play. Interestingly, certain enemies only appear when the difficulty increases, encouraging players to adjust their strategies for a deeper experience.
As a classic shooter from the 1980s and a pivotal title in the history of Compile’s shooting games, ZANAC is a must-play for any shooting game enthusiast.
*The main game and gallery screen (*Gallery) are in Japanese version.
*Other menu screens and "How to play" screens are in English.
Prices by country
Cheapest today: 🇨🇦 Canada, $5.53. That is 12% below the typical price across eShops today. Never cheaper since we started tracking it in October 2026.
| Country | Price |
|---|---|
| Canada | $5.53 |
| Japan | $5.56 |
| New Zealand | $5.58 |
| Poland | $6.15 |
| Austria | $6.30 |
| Belgium | $6.30 |
| Bulgaria | $6.30 |
| Cyprus | $6.30 |
| Germany | $6.30 |
| Estonia | $6.30 |
| Spain | $6.30 |
| Finland | $6.30 |
| France | $6.30 |
| Greece | $6.30 |
| Croatia | $6.30 |
| Hungary | $6.30 |
| Ireland | $6.30 |
| Italy | $6.30 |
| Lithuania | $6.30 |
| Luxembourg | $6.30 |
| Latvia | $6.30 |
| Malta | $6.30 |
| Netherlands | $6.30 |
| Portugal | $6.30 |
| Romania | $6.30 |
| Slovenia | $6.30 |
| Slovakia | $6.30 |
| Australia | $6.31 |
| Sweden | $6.37 |
| United States | $6.49 |
| Norway | $6.50 |
| South Africa | $6.56 |
| Denmark | $6.78 |
| Czechia | $6.91 |
| United Kingdom | $7.28 |
| Switzerland | $10.30 |
Click a country to see how to buy there; new to buying abroad? Here is how it works. Prices are as each eShop lists them: VAT included where the eShop includes it, US prices before sales tax, and for Canada we add the 5% federal tax Nintendo leaves out · fetched up to 2026-11-05 13:37 UTC · not sold in 5 countries.
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