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Operation Spacehog is a two dimensional side scrolling shooter released in the year 2000 for the MS-DOS platform. Developed and published by Free Lunch Design AB, the game falls within the arcade and shooter genres and presents its action from a side view perspective.

Players control a spacecraft tasked with defending Earth from an alien invasion. The primary objective is to navigate horizontally scrolling stages, destroying waves of enemy ships and obstacles. Progression is linear, with players advancing through distinct levels as they eliminate threats. The game offers a selection of three different pilots, each with unique characteristics, allowing for varied approaches on subsequent playthroughs. A core gameplay system involves collecting power up tokens awarded for completely destroying enemy waves; these tokens can be exchanged for ship upgrades such as enhanced firepower or heat seeking missiles. The experience also supports simultaneous play for two players, enabling cooperative action.