Dangerous Seed Deep cut
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Burning Force
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 (originally 1989) |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Namco |
| Publisher | Namco |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990, Burning Force is a shoot 'em up developed by Namco. This Genesis release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1989. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
It came out in the Genesis's second year on the market. Other notable Genesis releases from 1990 include Populous, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker and Super Monaco GP.
Namco also made Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures, Pac-Attack and Splatterhouse 2 for the Genesis.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Burning Force is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Burning Force cheats & codes
71 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Gives You 40 Lives On Reset | FFB25C:0004 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Missiles | FFB25B:09 |
| Infinite Health | FF803F:03 |
| Infinite Lives | FFB25C:09 |
Burning Force walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Burning Force FAQ
When did Burning Force come out on the Genesis?
Burning Force was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990; the original game dates back to 1989.
Who made Burning Force?
It was developed by Namco.
Is Burning Force multiplayer?
No. Burning Force is a single-player game.
How long does Burning Force take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Burning Force typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Burning Force on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.