Vortex is a 1994 action game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Players assume the role of a soldier battling the Aki-Do Forces, a malevolent empire aiming for universal domination. Utilizing the experimental mech known as Vortex, players navigate through seven diverse worlds to eliminate enemy bases and thwart the empire's plans. The game features side-scrolling gameplay and engaging combat mechanics.
The player is cast as a soldier fighting the Aki-Do Forces, an evil empire bent on taking over the entire universe. To stop them, the player has access to an experimental mech, the Vortex, to travel the seven worlds of the Aki-Do system and destroy the bases.