A top-down shoot'em up with a customizable tank. Little known but offers an interesting weapon customization system. A pleasant surprise for genre fans.
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Shooter1 player7+
Description
Top-down run-and-gun in which a mobile tank battles enemy bases with multidirectional shots. Published by Konami, released in Japan in 1989. Tank in top-down view with multidirectional shooting, missile and laser power-ups and massive zone-end bosses. An original Konami top-down shooter on Famicom.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
A Konami Famicom exclusive never released in the West under this title, distinct from the US-only Super C. This top-down run-and-gun, a cousin of Contra, commands extreme complete prices thanks to a limited Japanese run and steady demand from hardcore Konami collectors. The plain Famicom cartridge reveals its lineage only on the label, prized by enthusiasts of the studio's shooters.
An underrated gem
This frantic riff on Spy Hunter sends a transformable vehicle into vertical chases packed with clever ideas and inventive bosses. Repetitive over the long haul and given almost no visibility, it was judged harshly at launch. Fans of old-school motorized shooters will find a pace and variety they never saw coming.
Is Battle Formula still worth playing in 2026?
A top down run and gun from Sunsoft, Battle Formula puts you at the controls of a mobile combat vehicle that takes on enemy bases firing in all directions, across snappy, varied levels. The upgradable weapon system, the firing freedom and the steady pace give a gripping arcade action, backed by Sunsoft's usual technical command. Japan only, the title stays overlooked. For a retro run and gun fan, someone curious about Sunsoft productions or a collector, the title keeps a snappy effectiveness and a definite character.
