Burning Force (Japan, old version)
What is Burning Force (Japan, old version)?
Burning Force is a 1989 third-person shooter arcade game developed and published by Namco. It was first released exclusively in Japanese arcades in November 1989, running on the Namco System 2 hardware. This 'old version' likely refers to an earlier build of the ROM. The game didn't see a home port until a Sega Genesis version arrived worldwide a year later, but the arcade original remained Japan-only.
How to Play Burning Force (Japan, old version) Online
Getting Started
When the game boots up you will see Japanese titles and menus. Press Start (Enter) to begin, then use the D-Pad (Arrow Keys) to select your option and confirm with the A button (X). The game is a straightforward rail shooter. You control Hiromi Tengenji on her airbike, moving through a 3D-like perspective while enemies approach from ahead.
The core loop is simple: fly forward, dodge incoming projectiles, and shoot down enemies with your airbike's weapons. You have a health bar that depletes when hit. Power-ups appear occasionally to boost your firepower. The challenge comes from learning enemy patterns and reacting quickly. Since the menus are in Japanese, just keep pressing Start and A to jump into action.
Burning Force (Japan, old version) 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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