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Burning Force (Japan)

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Burning Force (Japan)
SEGA Genesis Shooter Pub Namco Dev Namco 1991 Japan 1 Player 5 (0) 17

Burning Force (Japan)

Burning Force (Japan) on Genesis

Burning Force is a shoot-em-up for the Sega Genesis, released exclusively in Japan in the early 1990s. It was published by Sega, though the original arcade game was developed by Namco. This home version retains the horizontal scrolling action of the coin-op, tailoring it for the 16-bit console. The game's setting is the Earth Space Academy, where you train as a cadet pilot.

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Getting Started

When you start Burning Force, you control Hiromi, a trainee at the Earth Space Academy. The game is a horizontally scrolling shooter: your ship moves left and right while enemies approach from the right side of the screen. Shoot them down and dodge their fire. The academy training spans six days, each day representing a different stage.

The core loop involves flying through each level, collecting power-ups that enhance your weapon, and defeating a boss at the end. Your health bar depletes when hit, and losing all lives results in a game over. Since this is a Japanese-only release, menus are in Japanese, but the gameplay is straightforward: press Start to begin, then use the D-pad to move and the B button to shoot. Experiment with the A button for any alternative actions, like a bomb if equipped.

Burning Force (Japan) Keyboard Controls

Controls

  • Arrow Keys: D-Pad / Movement
  • X: A button
  • S: B button
  • Z: C button
  • A: X button (6-button pad)
  • Q: Y button (6-button pad)
  • E: Z button (6-button pad)
  • Enter: Start / Mode

Frequently Asked Questions

Who developed Burning Force?
The original arcade game was created by Namco, but the developer of the Genesis port is not widely documented in English sources. Sega published this Japan-exclusive version.
In what year was Burning Force originally released?
The arcade version debuted in 1989, while the Genesis port followed in 1991 exclusively in Japan. The exact month is not commonly cited.
Is Burning Force exclusive to SEGA Genesis or did it appear on other systems?
The game first appeared in arcades, but the only home console port is this Mega Drive release. It never received releases on other platforms like the Super Nintendo or PlayStation.

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