Burning Force (Japan, new version (Rev C))
Inside Burning Force (Japan, new version (Rev C))
Burning Force is a 1989 third-person shooter for arcades, developed and published by Namco exclusively for Japan. It runs on the Namco System 2 hardware and was initially released in November of that year. This specific version is labeled Rev C, indicating a later revision of the original Japanese release. The game is sometimes compared to Sega's Space Harrier due to its similar perspective and on-rails movement through scrolling stages. A Sega Genesis port would eventually make its way outside Japan, but this arcade original remained a domestic title.
How to Play Burning Force (Japan, new version (Rev C)) Online
Insert a coin or press the Start key to begin. You control Hiromi Tengenji on her airbike, flying forward through 3D-style environments. The core loop is simple: steer left or right to dodge obstacles and enemy fire while pressing the attack button (S) to shoot down anything in your path. The camera stays behind you, so you always move forward automatically.
As this is the Japanese version, all menus are in Japanese. The main screen shows a title and a start button; pressing Enter will likely begin the game. If you see a configuration or test menu, pressing V could cycle options but it's best to just start playing. Focus on avoiding incoming projectiles and collecting any power-ups that appear. The game gets faster and more crowded as you progress, so keep moving and don't stay in one spot.
Burning Force (Japan, new version (Rev C)) Keyboard Controls
Controls
- Arrow Keys: Joystick / Movement
- X: Button 1
- S: Button 2
- Z: Button 3
- A: Button 4
- Q: Button 5
- E: Button 6
- Enter: Start / 1P
- V: Coin / Insert
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