Burning Force (1989)

Developer: Namco
Publisher: Namco, Tec Toy
Platforms: Arcade, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Genres: Shooter

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How it feels

Breezy third-person space shooter with line-scroll pseudo-3D tracks, a synth-rock soundtrack, and a cheerful tone.

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About

Burning Force is a 1989 third-person shooter arcade game developed and published by Namco. The game is notable for its extensive use of line scrolling to create the illusion of a three-dimensional playfield and for its lighthearted tone and synth-rock soundtrack.

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