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The year is 2036. The Earth has been invaded by the hostile Slytow. As one of a select team, it is your task to take back the Earth! Many have tried and failed, but having secured the Atlantic Ocean as a base of operations in 2034, we feel confident that you can accomplish your mission. [...]

Varia Metal is a vertical, 2-player simultaneous shmup. You control one of two characters, Grey (p1) or Atuja (p2). Each ship has two weapons, a charge shot, and options/bombs (more on this in a bit). By pressing the Form Change button, the ship morphs into its alternate form, which lets it use the other weapon. [...]