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Dive Alert - Burn Hen (Japan)

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Dive Alert - Burn Hen is a Japan-exclusive title for the NEO-GEO Pocket Color, part of the Dive Alert series released around 2000. Published by SNK, this is an official retail game that puts you in the role of a diver exploring underwater environments. The game is a mix of simulation and action, where you manage air supply and navigate through caverns and shipwrecks. If you are familiar with the earlier Dive Alert games, Burn Hen is a standalone chapter that adds new courses and challenges, though the core premise remains the same: survival and discovery beneath the waves.

GAME INFO

Platform: NEO-GEO Pocket
Genre: Simulation
Publisher: SNK
Players: 1
Region: Japan

How to play Dive Alert - Burn Hen online

Getting Started

When you first load Dive Alert - Burn Hen, you will see a Japanese title screen. Press Start to proceed. The main menu is entirely in Japanese, but the options are typical for a NEO-GEO Pocket game: the first option is usually "New Game" or "Story Mode". Selecting it begins a short cutscene that sets up your diving mission. You control a diver from a side-view perspective, swimming left and right through underwater stages.

The core gameplay loop involves exploring each area while keeping an eye on your oxygen gauge. Oxygen depletes slowly over time and faster when you swim quickly or take damage. You can find air refill stations scattered through the levels. The goal is to reach the end of each stage, often marked by a sub or a special item. Along the way you might encounter hostile sea creatures or obstacles that you can avoid or sometimes dispatch with a harpoon. If your oxygen runs out, you lose a life. The game saves progress automatically after completing a stage, so you can resume later.

Since all menus are in Japanese, navigation by memory or trial and error is necessary. The first stage is straightforward and acts as a tutorial. Pay attention to icons that indicate objects you can interact with, like treasure chests or switches. This is a niche title even among NEO-GEO Pocket games, but its slow-paced exploration and resource management make it a unique experience. If you have played other Dive Alert games, the controls and mechanics will feel familiar.

CONTROLS

Controls

Arrow Keys: D-Pad / Movement
X: A button
S: B button
Z: Y button
A: X button
Q: L shoulder
E: R shoulder
Enter: Start
V: Select

Dive Alert - Burn Hen FAQ

Which regions was Dive Alert - Burn Hen released in?

Dive Alert - Burn Hen was released exclusively in Japan. It did not see a Western release on the NEO-GEO Pocket Color.

Is Dive Alert - Burn Hen exclusive to NEO-GEO Pocket or did it appear on other systems?

This game is exclusive to the NEO-GEO Pocket Color. It has not been ported to other platforms such as the Neo Geo AES or any modern consoles.

Who developed Dive Alert - Burn Hen?

The developer of Dive Alert - Burn Hen is not widely documented in English sources. It was likely developed internally by SNK, the publisher of the NEO-GEO Pocket Color games, but specific team members are unknown.

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