Bullet-Proof Software

Bullet-Proof Software at a Glance

Bullet-Proof Software was a Japanese developer founded in 1983 that operated for about sixteen years before closing its doors in early 2001. The company released 32 games on PlayPile, with the majority of titles appearing as publisher credits rather than development work. Their output was heavily concentrated in the 1990s, where they published 25 games compared to just six in the 1980s and a single release in the 2000s. This shift shows they were most active during the Super Famicom and early PlayStation eras. The platform data indicates a strong focus on Nintendo hardware, particularly the Super Famicom with 15 titles and the Family Computer with four. They also had a significant presence on PC platforms including DOS, Mac, and various Japanese systems like the PC-9800 and PC-8800 series. Genre analysis reveals a heavy reliance on puzzle games, which make up half of their catalog with 16 titles. Racing and sports games each account for five releases, while they ventured into role-playing, strategy, and adventure genres less frequently. Quality trends vary across their library. The average rating sits at 64.7 out of 100 based on four rated titles. This score is pulled up by a great release, Super Tetris 3, which holds an 80.6 rating. Other notable entries include Star Wars: Dark Forces from 1995 with a 72 rating and Tokyo Highway Battle from 1996 at 70. However, the company also produced titles that performed poorly. Keeper received a score of only 36 out of 100, bringing down the overall average. The majority of their later output included entries in the SuperLite 1500 series, such as The Tetris released in July 2000 and Super BomBliss DX from late 1999. The company was founded by Henk Rogers and gained early fame for The Black Onyx on the NEC PC-8801. Their reputation later became tied to Tetris versions for Famicom and Game Boy systems. In 1996, Rogers established Blue Planet Software in Hawaii to continue developing Tetris games under similar initials. Despite having a few standout hits in puzzle and racing categories, the overall catalog contains several weaker entries alongside their more successful franchise titles.

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