The Matty Matt Show:
You Put Your Whole Self In

Air Date: September 24, 2025
Konami Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection

Salamander
_{July 4,1986 (Arcade JP)
October 1986 (Arcade US)
August 24, 1987 (Famicom/JP)
August 1, 1988 (NES/US)}
Matty fails through another Shoot-em-up. This time, an alen creature is threatening the planet and you must pilot the Vic Viper or Lord British Space destroyer to eliminate this alien threat from within. Be warned, at some point, you'll have to shoot kidney stones.

Links

Life Force NES Manual
Arcade Perfect podcast Episode 20: Salamander (arcade)
2 Dudes and an NES Podcast covering Life Force for NES
Absolute Nintendo Podcast covering Life Force for NES
UCanBeatVideoGames Playthrough of Life Force
Classic Game Room review of Life Force for the NES
Shmup Junkie Reviews every Konami Shooter
(Salamander/Life Force Reviews start at 20:33)

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