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{{GameInfobox
|title = Merkava: The Sacred Armour of Meirav
|image = MerkavaTitleScreen.png
|developer = Salem Electrónica
|music = Kalinkavx
|program = Kalinkavx, 西王母
|art = Garu
|designer = 西王母, Garu, Kalinka
|releasedate = 2025 / 7 / 10
}}

'''Merkava: The Sacred Armour of Meirav''' is a vertical scrolling shoot 'em up developed by Salem Electrónica and released in 2025. It was the first commercial video game developed by the company.

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== Story ==

After a long period without any sign of the Creator, the angel Dinah decides to gather legions of angels and beasts in order to exterminate humanity, unleashing the apocalypse. Only a prophecy can save mankind: the purest person on Earth shall wield a divine weapon known as the Merkava and bring an end to the apocalypse.

== Gameplay Overview ==

'''Merkava: The Sacred Armour of Meirav''' features four weapon types, three of which are unlocked by clearing stages. The game also includes a projectile-reflecting shield mechanic, four stages, four bosses, three game modes, and achievements.

=== Controls ===

* '''A: Shot''' Projectiles that can be fired in bursts by holding the shot button.
* '''B:  Charge Beam''' Features three charge levels. It does not disappear on contact, allowing it to destroy everything in its path.
* '''C: Laser''' Deals 1 point of damage per frame.
* '''D: Sword''' A melee weapon with short range, but capable of extremely rapid attacks, allowing for very high damage output with proper coordination.
* '''R: Shield''' Merkava's main gameplay mechanic. It allows the player to reflect all blue-colored projectiles. While it can be used offensively, it primarily serves as a defensive tool.
* '''L2/R2: Rotation''' Allows the player to adjust the firing angle by rotating independently from movement.

== Development History ==

== Gallery ==

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