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At TATSUJIN, we handle the licensing-related business for TOAPLAN’s games. We are always happy to hear from companies that are interested in working with these intellectual properties.
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The retro game scene is currently enjoying a surge of popularity around the world, and TOAPLAN's library of games features some of the most well-known retro titles around. Here are some of the brand's classic games that are still talked about today.
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TIGER-HELI
Japanese title: TIGER-HELI
1985 Shooting

Go back to where it all started for TOAPLAN! This legendary title was a pioneer of bomber-based vertically scrolling shooters, and its gameplay system served as a blueprint for the genre.
ALCON
Japanese title: SLAP FIGHT
1986 Shooting

TOAPLAN's second vertically scrolling sci-fi shooter! This game requires the use of in-depth strategy, both with its gauge-based power-up system that includes a variety of different weapons, and hidden items that are scattered throughout the stages.
FLYING SHARK/SKY SHARK
Japanese title: 飛翔鮫
1987 Shooting

This game features a highly detailed setting and striking visuals. The simple yet calculating gameplay provides players with endless thrills. A timeless vertically scrolling shooter, this masterpiece has received widespread acclaim from fans of the genre.
TWIN COBRA
Japanese title: 究極TIGER
1987 Shooting

This monumental game perfected this style of vertically scrolling shooters and served as a template for future game developers. This seminal title established TOAPLAN as a leader in the shooting game genre.
TRUXTON
Japanese title: TATSUJIN
1988 Shooting

This representative title of the vertically scrolling shooter genre helped solidify TOAPLAN's distinct visual style. The impact of the flashy weapons and the simple gameplay combined with a high degree of difficulty to captivate fans everywhere, thereby laying the foundation for modern shooters.
HELLFIRE
Japanese title: HELLFIRE
1989 Shooting

TOAPLAN's first side-scrolling shooter! With gameplay rich in strategy and wildly creative graphics, this game also added a rock-heavy soundtrack to help showcase a new side of TOAPLAN.
TWIN HAWK
Japanese title: 大旋風
1989 Shooting

This vertically scrolling shooter features a realistic military setting and utilizes a novel "Helper" system that allows players to call in multiple allied planes to aid them in battle.
ZERO WING
Japanese title: ZERO WING
1989 Shooting

This popular side-scrolling shooter features a unique weapon system called the Prisoner Beam that captures enemies to use as shields or launch them at other foes. The English dialogue in the opening scene of the Mega Drive version in Europe has become the source of one of the world's most famous memes.
FIRE SHARK
Japanese title: 鮫!鮫!鮫!
1989 Shooting

This popular vertically scrolling shooter packs quite a visual punch with the Super Fire, a powerful weapon whose blast resembles the wings of a fiery bird. The game's intense battles and sound effects provide white-knuckle action to those players brave enough to play it.
OUT ZONE
Japanese title: OUT ZONE
1990 Shoot 'em up

This vertically scrolling run and gun game features highly detailed graphics and a gripping soundtrack. Various traps take advantage of the land-based setting and the game's creative direction helps deliver serious heart-pounding action.
VIMANA
Japanese title: VIMANA
1991 Shooting

Vertically scrolling shooters are often known for their hardcore fans, but this title is suitable for both beginners and veterans alike due to its simple controls and moderate difficulty.
TRUXTON Ⅱ
Japanese title: 達人王
1992 Shooting

The sequel to TOAPLAN's vertically scrolling shooter masterpiece, TATSUJIN. The exquisitely tuned game balance, which is fun even at the game's hardest difficulty levels, continues to captivate high-level players from around the world. This game challenges players to go beyond the level of expert and become a King!
FIXEIGHT
Japanese title: FIXEIGHT
1992 Shoot 'em up

This vertically scrolling run and gun game allows players to choose from eight different warriors and equip a variety of weapons. You can even play with up to three players simultaneously!
Dogyuun
Japanese title: Dogyuun
1992 Shooting

This large-scale shooting spectacle features massive characters with bold, detailed graphics, as well as a rocking soundtrack! The ability to perform flashy combo attacks with another player was unprecedented at the time.
GRIND STORMER
Japanese title: V•V (V Five)
1993 Shooting

This vertically scrolling shooter features plenty of strategic gameplay elements as well as a gauge-based power-up system—the key to success is to use the proper weapons for each particular stage and encounter. The futuristic setting also provides players with plenty of high-tech thrills.
BATSUGUN
Japanese title: BATSUGUN
1993 Shooting

The final entry in TOAPLAN's vertically scrolling shooter lineup! Although this game features an easier difficulty level that gamers of all skill levels can enjoy, it still helped to cement TOAPLAN's position as a leader in the bullet hell genre.
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GUARDIAN
Japanese title: GETSTAR
1986 Action

This side-scrolling action game features cyborg warriors fighting on various planets throughout the galaxy. Although relatively unknown, its crisp and satisfying controls helped influence future fighting games.
麻雀シスターズ
1986 Mahjong

TOAPLAN's first and last strip mahjong game! The three sisters that serve as the main characters in this rare title feature a strong following, and have earned the game many devoted fans.
WARDNER/Pyros
Japanese title: ワードナの森
1987 Action

This side-scrolling action game brought the fantastical world of RPGs to arcades. The combination of comical and appealing characters with lively sound design that perfectly matched the controls earned the game many fans from across the globe.
RALLY BIKE
Japanese title: ダッシュ野郎
1988 Racing

This motorcycle racing game earned many fans with its rhythmical soundtrack and comical style, as well as the simple controls and easy-to-understand gameplay. The porting of the game to home consoles was another reason for its popularity.
Demon's World
Japanese title: ホラーストーリー
1989 Action

In addition to its vibrant, comical characters and sounds, this horror-themed side-scrolling action game features simple controls and heartwarming fun that belie its somewhat sinister title.
SNOW BROS.
Japanese title: SNOW BROS.
1990 Action

This action game features a fixed perspective as well as cute characters and easily understood rules. The exhilaration that players feel as they hone their technique and then wipe out all of the enemies on screen at once is a gameplay system that TOAPLAN, known for its shooters, is famous for.
Teki・Paki
Japanese title: 洗脳ゲーム Teki・Paki
1991 Puzzle

The sheer rush of using a bomb to clear away all of the falling puzzle pieces is classic TOAPLAN! The industrial techno beat was also impossible to forget. The game was highly addictive, making it clear why the Japanese title referred to it as a "brainwashing" game!
GHOX
Japanese title: GHOX
1991 Puzzle

This puzzle game features two player co-op, and the B button can be used to launch a bomb! These features helped the title stand out from other block-breaking puzzle titles. Utilizing a branching stage system, players are able to enjoy multiple different progressions and outcomes over the course of the game. The graphics feature a rather mysterious look, and the music is also a highlight.
Pipi & Bibi's
Japanese title: WHOOPEE!!
1992 Action

This comical action game delivers nonstop excitement. Every time players clear a stage, a picture of a scantily clad woman is gradually revealed, encouraging them to see each stage through to the end.
KNUCKLE BASH
Japanese title: KNUCKLE BASH
1993 Action

Although it varied from their usual output, this title was classic TOAPLAN. The side-scrolling beat 'em up features intense, up-close-and-personal brawling action. The characters' rich backstories and detailed graphics serve as a potent one-two punch to gamers everywhere!
えんま大王
1993

This game features a biosensor accessory developed by TOAPLAN as well as an original algorithm that helps detect when a player is lying! It’s the ultimate lie detector! Can you see through the lies to the truth?!
Dynamic Trial 7 (DT7)
1993 (Cancelled) Racing

This battle racing game featured a unique networking function and allowed up to four players to join the action! "Come on, show me what you've got!"
SNOW BROS. 2
Japanese title: SNOW BROS. 2
1994 Action

The Snow Bros. are back and they're cuter and funnier than ever! This game features four characters: Nick and Roy, who use trapping attacks; and Richard and Bobby, who can inhale their enemies.
幻界超戦 DISTOPIA
1994 (Cancelled) Action

This title served as TOAPLAN's final project and was ultimately never released to the public.
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