It's awesome, it's from Irem, and best of all, it's here in Brisbane! :-D
Irem's In The Hunt is a unique side-scrolling shoot 'em up where you pilot a submarine in your quest to save the world. This unique settings brings about one-of-a-kind gameplay, as you battle not only enemies from the left and right, but also those from above and below. The game also uses a 'push-scroll' system, instead of a continuously scrolling screen as seen in most shooters.
Developed by the team who then went on to create GunForce 2, and later the Metal Slug series, you'll notice the team's distinctive post-apocalypse graphical style, with incredibly detailed sprites (some of which would carry over into the the Metal Slug series!).