Philosoma is a vertical scrolling shoot 'em up game for the PlayStation, featuring 18 deep space environments. Players navigate through the cosmos in pursuit of a distress signal while battling various enemies and obstacles. They can choose from four main weapons, which can be upgraded, and utilize secondary weapons acquired during gameplay. Vehicles encountered include the Hover Carrier and Makkon.
In Philosoma, you blast through 18 vertical scrolling deep space environments in search of the mysterious distress call, destroying enemies and obstacles in your path.
Go up against a variety of vehicles including the `Hover Carrier,` the `Makkon,` and the `Missile Walker` as you clear your way with one of four main weapons such as the Vulcan, Laser, A-Break, or Ray-B. Each weapon can be upgraded up to three times when specific power-up icons are collected. A secondary weapon such as Buster grenades, MRMs, and SRMs are equipped at the beginning of a level or acquired through a power-up.