Nova 2001 is a vertically scrolling shooter arcade game released by Konami in 1980. The gameplay involves piloting a spaceship through waves of enemy fighters and bosses, shooting them down with various weapons. The Japanese and US versions have slight variations in graphics and enemy placement.  The game is known for its challenging difficulty and fast-paced action, typical of the shoot 'em up genre of the era. Konami was a major player in the arcade scene at the time, responsible for several popular and influential games.

Nova 2001 (Japan)

Nostradamus (Korea)