Burning Force

Burning Force is a shooter with chase-view driving elements in which aspiring “Space Fighters” train at Earth University under the guidance of fellow student Hiromi. Across five testing days, players pilot high-speed airbikes and spacefighters through 3-D-style environments, skimming Earth terrain and alien ruins while battling hostile robots.

Missiles, lasers, weapon upgrades, replenishment items, and invincibility shielding help players overcome boss enemies and complete each trial. The sixth day brings the final deep-space combat exam, where success earns the title of “Space Fighter.”

Game Details

• Release date: December 31, 1988
• Genres: Shooter; Shooter / Driving (chase view)
• Developers: Namco, Nova
• Publisher: Namco
• Platforms: Arcade, Sega Genesis, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Final Burn Alpha Neo, All Killer No Filler