Bishoujo Control

Bishoujo Control combines arcade shoot'em-up action with a picture-assembly puzzle. Players control a spaceship while battling enemies flying downward and shooting blocks that gradually form a picture of a girl on the right side of the screen.

Bonuses shaped like the signs for “pretty girl” power up the ship’s weapon. Once all picture pieces have been collected, the completed image can be viewed before advancing to the next level.

The game features deliberately provocative visual themes, including a phallic ship upgrade, sperm-shaped bullets, enemies resembling scissors, mouths, pants, and syringes, and a condom shield. The Famicom version uses this more vulgar presentation from the beginning.

Game Details

• Release date: December 31, 1989
• Platforms: Nintendo Famicom Disk System, Super Famicom
• Genres: Puzzle, Shooter
• Developer and publisher: Hacker International