Summary
- Release Year: 1993
- Genres: Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: Amiga, DOS
- Developers: Max Design GesMBH
- Publishers: Max Design GesMBH
Burntime (1993)
Burntime is a lightgun shooter arcade game developed by Sega and released in 1993. The game was designed by Yu Suzuki, who is also known for creating other classic Sega arcade games such as Space Harrier, Out Run, and Virtua Fighter.
Burntime is set in a futuristic city that is being invaded by aliens. The player takes control of one of two soldiers who must fight their way through the alien hordes and save the city. The game is played using light guns, and the player must shoot the aliens as they appear on the screen.
Burntime is a fast-paced and challenging game that requires quick reflexes and accuracy. The game features a variety of different enemies, each with their own unique attack patterns. The player must also contend with obstacles such as exploding barrels and moving platforms.
Burntime was a critical and commercial success, and it is considered to be one of the best lightgun shooter arcade games ever made. The game was praised for its fast-paced gameplay, challenging difficulty, and impressive graphics. Burntime was also one of the first arcade games to feature a true 3D environment.
Gameplay
Burntime is played using light guns, and the player must shoot the aliens as they appear on the screen. The game features a variety of different enemies, each with their own unique attack patterns. The player must also contend with obstacles such as exploding barrels and moving platforms.
The game is divided into six stages, each with its own unique setting and enemies. The player must defeat all of the enemies in each stage in order to progress to the next one. The final stage is a boss fight against the alien leader.
Burntime features a variety of different weapons, each with its own unique strengths and weaknesses. The player can switch between weapons at any time during the game. The weapons available in the game include:
- Pistol: The pistol is the weakest weapon in the game, but it has unlimited ammo.
- Machine gun: The machine gun is a more powerful weapon than the pistol, but it has limited ammo.
- Shotgun: The shotgun is a powerful close-range weapon, but it has limited ammo.
- Flamethrower: The flamethrower is a powerful weapon that can damage multiple enemies at once, but it has limited ammo.
- Rocket launcher: The rocket launcher is the most powerful weapon in the game, but it has limited ammo.
Development
Burntime was developed by Sega AM2, a division of Sega that was responsible for developing some of the company’s most popular arcade games. The game was designed by Yu Suzuki, who is also known for creating other classic Sega arcade games such as Space Harrier, Out Run, and Virtua Fighter.
Burntime was one of the first arcade games to feature a true 3D environment. The game’s graphics were created using a technique called “polygon rendering,” which allowed for more realistic and detailed graphics than previous arcade games.
Burntime was also one of the first arcade games to use a force feedback system. The game’s cabinet featured a force feedback gun that would vibrate when the player shot an enemy. This added to the game’s realism and immersion.
Release
Burntime was released in arcades in Japan in 1993. The game was later released in North America and Europe in 1994. Burntime was a critical and commercial success, and it is considered to be one of the best lightgun shooter arcade games ever made.
Legacy
Burntime is considered to be one of the most influential lightgun shooter arcade games ever made. The game’s fast-paced gameplay, challenging difficulty, and impressive graphics helped to set a new standard for the genre. Burntime also helped to popularize the use of force feedback in arcade games.
Burntime has been ported to a number of different home consoles, including the Sega Saturn, PlayStation, and Xbox. The game has also been released on a number of different compilation discs.
Burntime remains a popular game today, and it is still played by many fans around the world. The game’s legacy is cemented in the history of video games, and it is considered to be one of the best lightgun shooter arcade games ever made.
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8/10
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