Star Soldier is a vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game developed by Hudson Soft for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Released in the mid-80s, it quickly became a cornerstone of the genre. The player pilots a spacecraft tasked with annihilating an army of enemy aliens. The game is renowned for its fast-paced gameplay, impressive power-ups, and challenging enemy formations. Throughout the levels, players can enhance their ship's firepower by collecting speed boosts and other upgrades. The ultimate goal is to score as many points as possible by destroying enemy ships and bosses.