Nagato, thanks for sharing those new zako! I remember the ones from Under Fire, Ninjutsuden, and Downtown, but the ones from Act of Fighter and the other DOS game are completely new to me!
Target Terror can be emulated using the "Dolphin" Wii emulator. With save-states you can bookmark nearly every type of zako in the game.
More old-school era zako will be coming in time, but for now let me just expand a bit on one of the zako Nagato showed us from Under Fire: the black leather zako, lol:
I want to get back to the old-school, 2d-era zako soon, but before I do I thought I would post some other old-school game zako, this time from some laserdisc games. These were basic point-and-shoot games that often used live actors rather than sprites or animated graphics. The videos are not the best quality, as lighting and resolution could be seriously improved. Moreover, the zako (like all the actors in these games) were often not all that great, and the camera shots are not always too great either, but I nonetheless think these zako deserve a spot in our zako thread.
Screenshots do not do very well at showing these zako, so I've uploaded a short gameplay video instead featuring a compilation of the zako.
So without further ado, here are the zako of "Space Pirates":
In the final scene, when you are attacked by four zako in a row, you can also see two of the zako you previously defeated lying in the background. One is propped up with her back against the center of the far wall, and as for the other (in the black catsuit-type outfit), well, you can just see her legs hanging off the staircase in the top left of the screen. So it's almost like six different zako in one scene...? Anyway, I kind of like the blonde in the green skirt, as well as the one in black that says "Take that ranger!" before getting zapped. Though my favorite is definitely the first one in the vid, with the cool big hat, who falls facedown when zapped.
And just for the sake of thoroughness, some screenshots:
For the second part of my laserdisc zako posting, I present you with the zako of "Crime Patrol".
The game has you staking out a strip bar with your partner (you can tell he's a badass because he orders Yoohoo chocolate milk). There are two dancers on the left, one in white (in the foreground, being very distracting but in a good way) and another in the background, wearing black shorts and a blue top. You cannot see her very well in the background, but a little later she becomes a zako (at least I'm pretty sure they are the same person).
Then you bust some drug labs, and among the enemies you take down are a few zako wearing leopard-print skirts and similar attire:
Some screenshots:
I don't think the zako in this game are too great...with the exception perhaps of the dancer zako, and the zako in black who surrenders (you lose a life if you harm her).
Thoughts/opinions?
Laserdisc Zako Part Three: Crime Patrol 2: Drug Wars
OK, third and final post about laserdisc zako. This time, the game is Crime Patrol 2: Drug Wars.
The rotund guy is your partner in the beginning, and in between fighting drug cartels he makes jokes about lawyers. Anyway, bad guys are holding a courtroom hostage, and among them are a zako in skirt and pantyhose who pretends to be a hostage, and one other zako you meet outside. Then, you bring the fight to the bad guys' home turf, and among the baddies are a zako in camo shorts and some party girls who laugh as they shoot at you. Finally you confront the drug lord sitting on a couch with a zako, and his reaction when you defeat her is pretty funny.
I like how the first zako, in the courtroom, seems to pretend to be a hostage even as she pulls a gun on you; then when she's defeated and falls to the floor, the action continues on around her. Also, the party zako in the leopard-print, with the pink nails, has an awesome laugh, even as she's trying to shoot you! :O
Thoughts and opinions on these zako?
After this it's back to old-school 2d zako for me...
I've posted much of my material to mediafire as a backup: Free Cloud Storage - MediaFire
I hope others can also find some more zako to post. :)
Best,
- Kimblis
MMOs have a habit of throwing in attractive female mobs, I've noticed. From the most obscure korean F2P game to WoW, you can find monsters that are attractive women.
Those old FMV games were treasure troves, there's lots of stuff in there. I remember watching someone play one a long time ago where you ended up ambushing a female enemy, and she came out of cover with a fearful look. I don't remember what it was, but that thing's kept with me for years.
The genre also seems ripe for exploitation, with the direct control and POV. There was a guro game a while back, but Guro's not really my thing.
Hey weediscool, thanks for the heads up. I've looked through the gallery, and put together some screens of most (though not quite all) of the female enemies it features:
Would be cool to see some gameplay videos featuring a few of these zako.
Weoooo, that ambush sounds interesting; too bad we don't know what game it's from. If you know of any other FMV stuff, please share it.
I'm trying to post as much of my zako material as possible before I'm swamped again by real world stuff. We'll see how far I get...
Also, the party zako in the leopard-print, with the pink nails, has an awesome laugh, even as she's trying to shoot you! :O
Thoughts and opinions on these zako?
After this it's back to old-school 2d zako for me...
I've posted much of my material to mediafire as a backup: Free Cloud Storage - MediaFire
Agreed. Party zako are quite good. The scene after they shot you are worth seeing.
I didn't play much game like these so your posts are good informations.
By the way, looks like you posted wrong mediafire link or what? It brings me to normal mediafire page.
Oh those old fashioned FMV games. :> Anyway, just wanted to hop in here and let you guys know about the latest video I did in case you guys don't check up on our channel that often.
Double Dragon is one of the oldest beat-em-up series, and nearly every game in the series has some kind of female zako, most commonly the whip-woman, Linda. I've noticed the newest versions of Double Dragon in development are no exception. However, the old-school, 2d versions of Double Dragon are still fun to play. The gameboy advance version of Double Dragon was a pretty good Double Dragon game, and while the female zako in this version of Double Dragon are not among the highest on my list, I figured they still deserved a bit of attention in a thread devoted to zako. So, here is a gameplay compilation video of Double Dragon Advance, with a little extra focus given to the female zako in the game.
Some zako-centric parts include:
Billy gets whipped/kicked repeatedly: 0:37
No more Mr. Chivalry: 1:04
Boss and several female zako: 2:04
Swarms of female thugs: 4:04
Billy getting his ass kicked: 5:21
At least there's a good view on the way down: 5:50
Many female zako in a watery cavern: 6:06
There are no more female zako after the 7-minute mark.
And some screenshots just for the sake of thoroughness:
The hottest female zako/mooks/cannon fodder from a T.V. series are, in my opinion, the seamen from Space Adventure Cobra. However, there are some others worth mentioning as well. This post looks at the zako from "Gatchaman" Episode 66. They are part of an organization called "Devil Star" and they plot to disguise themselves as models during a fashion show, and then to suddenly kidnap the princess of some country or other. Not sure why. For the lulz, I guess.
Anyway, they spring their plot, but are interrupted by the arrival of the heroes, who proceed to mop the floor with the bad girls. The baddies are apparently wearing identical masks and wigs as disguises/uniforms.
If anyone is interested in the plot or the show, you can watch the full episode online (just google Gatchaman episode 66).
For everyone else, here is an abridged version using screenshots and short descriptions:
They capture the real models and force them to give up their outfits, then discuss their plan:
During the show, they parade around in their outfits before revealing themselves as imposters:
They spring their plan, but the princess is unafraid, as the heroes appear and begin pummeling:
The two sides engage in some cheesy stand-off dialogue, then the bad girls attack:
One takes a knee to the stomach, while another gets backhanded:
And another gets thrown (internet rumor says thrown into a pillar, but that part was cut):
The baddies try to use their "ring bombs" against the heroes, but the heroes just dodge and hit:
One baddie is knocked from a balcony, while another is clothes-lined and left flat on the floor:
While she lays there, an enormous hero skates right over her body:
Then right over her face, leaving wheel marks and causing her mask and wig to break open:
Revealing the zako underneath, left with a blank expression and mouth hanging open; it's the last we see of her:
Another takes a knee and collapses facedown, blood trailing from her mouth, with the hero standing triumphantly:
Then the heroes perform a spinning technique that causes the baddies to be blown away:
With her forces completely beaten and/or blown away:
The big bad calls for a retreat, but we only see one figure jumping into the "mole tank."
Did she just leave all her troops behind? Regardless, the threat is over, and the celebration and fashion show continues, with everyone having a wonderful time. The end!
I've posted a short video on youtube that compiles the fight between the zako and the heroes, in case anyone is interested:
It's no Space Adventure Cobra, but the show "Daitarn 3" has several episodes featuring large numbers of generic, disposable female baddies. The mooks in this show are implied to have been brainwashed and fitted with cybernetic helmet-thingies that ensure their loyalty to the big bad guys. Or something like that. Anyway, from what I've seen, episodes 8, 15, 20, 23, and 30 all feature female zako.
Screenshots are followed by a video compilation:
The baddies are confident because they've captured the hero and his friends:
Of course he escapes and makes them pay:
He also has a giant robot that he uses once in a while...the baddies are no match for the robot's foot:
One zako is taken out by falling rocks caused by hero's shooting:
A zako poses as the hero's girlfriend, but he's not falling for it:
They ambush the hero while wearing rocket packs, but he makes them drop like flies:
And fall into one big zako pile:
He takes on some horse-riding, spear throwing cavalry baddies:
They rough-up a prisoner, but pay for it later:
As an infiltrator helps the captives escape:
Haha? Gatchaman? Am a huge fan. Devil Stars certainly are sexy. Some of Condor Joe's Galactor sweethearts also meet sad ends.
But for proper goon/zako abuse, the male green galactor goons/grunts get it far worse! Seriously, their fates makes Space Adventure Cobra look merciful. The level of hurt they get inflicted upon them actually make me think the writer/artist had a fetish for that kind of thing himself.
As for your comments on the last pics, about the escaping Galactor leader? A she? Well, I suppose that is 50% accurate...;)
Hope this isn't a repeat. Jarred Everson at luxology.com posted some awesome sheets for the Double Dragon Neon Marion, normal and evil, and two zako, Linda and "Karate Master" (link):
The roller skate clip is one of the best female mook beat downs I have ever seen. She briefly obtains some form of uniqueness before she ultimately succumbs to the bog standard fate of a mook!
Animated TV Zako Part Three: Lupin III - Bloody Angels
OK, more zako! These are the "Bloody Angels", an all female crime organization from the t.v. series Lupin III. It goes without question that their uniforms consist of red leotards. What else would generic, disposable female enemies wear?
They are also, of course, terrible shots, consistently missing anything they shoot at. The same cannot be said of our heroes, however, who consistently hit their targets every time, on the first shot, and who tear through dozens of uzi-wielding Bloody Angels using just pistols, a sword, and bare fists. These zako certainly don't get coddled for being female - many of them are lethally shot, cut down, or even plummet to their demise from the top of a pyramid. However, it is worth noting that many of the attacks our heroes make against the Bloody Angels seem designed to merely disarm or wound them rather than kill, and many of the Bloody Angels end up being arrested at the end, so it's not just a complete slaughter. Here goes:
Here are our zako, sexy and deadly. They commence attacking the heroes:
But end up getting shot up pretty badly...many in the arm or leg...
...but others are not so lucky to just be wounded:
One even plummets from the pyramidal structure:
Our heroes run down the pyramid, while the Bloody Angels either fire at them, or tend to their own wounds:
The heroes seem to be in a bad situation, until their friends arrive and take out more zako:
Leaving several zako flopped out on the steps of the pyramid (my favorite shot):
The "Bloody Angels" retaliate but get demolished by the heroes:
Mercifully, the heroes now seem to focus on disarming or injuring their enemies...
...rather than killing:
With their numbers diminished, the "Bloody Angels" fall back, only to be arrested by recently arrived troops:
Clip on youtube:
The old Lupin III series also had an episode where Lupin and his pals fought against some very similar female zako ("Lupin in Paradise") was the episode:
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