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Faceball

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Faceball

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Faceball on NEC PC Engine CD is a first-person shooter that originally began life on the Macintosh before arriving on NEC's CD-ROM add-on in the early 1990s. Released exclusively in Japan, this port brings the distinctive maze-based action to a home console audience, complete with a colorful palette and a soundtrack that takes advantage of the CD format. The developer and publisher information for this version is not widely documented, but the game itself was part of a small wave of FPS titles to appear on the platform, standing out for its unusual aesthetic and multiplayer focus.

GAME INFO

Genre
Shooter
Released
1991
Players
1-4
Region
Japan

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Getting started: Faceball is a maze-based first-person shooter with a Japanese interface, so expect menus and on-screen text to be in Japanese. The core objective is to navigate each maze, find the exit, and avoid or shoot the roaming enemies. You begin each level with a basic weapon and can collect power-ups scattered throughout the maze to boost your firepower or health.

The game uses a first-person perspective with a simple, flat-shaded look. Move around with the D-Pad, aim and shoot with the B button (S key). Enemies appear as colorful balls or blocky figures, and you need to learn their patterns to survive. Collecting keys may be required to open doors, and some walls might be hidden. If you are playing alone, you face the AI-controlled opponents; the game also supports up to four players via a multitap adapter, turning the experience into a competitive free-for-all.

CONTROLS

Controls

  • Arrow Keys: D-Pad / Movement
  • X: I button
  • S: II button
  • Enter: Run / Start
  • V: Select

Faceball FAQ

Does Faceball have a multiplayer or co-op mode?

The PC Engine CD version of Faceball supports up to four players simultaneously using a multitap accessory. It is a competitive multiplayer deathmatch rather than a cooperative campaign.

In what year was Faceball originally released?

The original Macintosh version came out in 1989, but the PC Engine CD port was released in 1991 in Japan.

Who developed Faceball?

Faceball was originally developed by Xanth Software for the Macintosh. The developer of the PC Engine CD port is not widely documented, but it was likely handled by Riverhill Software or another Japanese publisher.

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