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Turbo Force is a 1991 vertically scrolling shooter video game developed by Video System and published by Namco for arcades. It was released in Japan in July 1991 and in North America the same month by Video System's division Mc O' River.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Insert Coin | V | Select |
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| Action | Keyboard | Arcade input |
|---|---|---|
| Move | · · · · | Joystick (8-way) |
| Fire | · | Button 1 |
| Start | · | Start |
| Insert Coin | · | Select |
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The Story Behind Turbo Force
is a 1991 vertically scrolling shooter video game developed by Video System and published by Namco for arcades. It was released in Japan in July 1991 and in North America the same month by Video System's division Mc O' River. Hamster Corporation acquired the game's rights alongside Video System's properties, releasing the game as part of their Arcade Archives series for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in March 2023.
How Turbo Force Plays
There is no bomb attack, but power-ups can change the player's attack patterns or immediately defeat all enemies on the screen. Boss enemies appear frequently, sending waves of ammunition in the manner of bullet hell games. In Turbo Force, up to three players can control air force pilots who accidentally time traveled to the future in their vehicles, which are reworked into fighter planes to defeat legions of planes, tanks and mechs.
Hamster Corporation acquired the game's rights alongside Video System's properties, releasing the game as part of their Arcade Archives series for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in March 2023. It was released in Japan in July 1991 and in North America the same month by Video System's division Mc O' River. The player can release a stream of ammunition to defeat enemies while dodging projectiles.
Why Players Still Load It Up
is a 1991 vertically scrolling shooter video game developed by Video System and published by Namco for arcades. It was released in Japan in July 1991 and in North America the same month by Video System's division Mc O' River. Hamster Corporation acquired the game's rights alongside Video System's properties, releasing the game as part of their Arcade Archives series for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in March 2023.
Turbo Force — Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed Turbo Force?
Turbo Force was developed by Video System and published by Namco.
Where can I buy the original Turbo Force?
Scroll to "Other Places You Can Get This Game" beneath the write-up — it lists trusted stores selling official copies.
What console was Turbo Force released on?
Turbo Force was released for the Arcade in 1991.
Can I save my progress in Turbo Force?
It does — with a free account you can snapshot the game at any point using save states, then pick it up later from exactly that spot.