Bullet (FD1094 317-0041)

Published in Japan near the end of June 1987, Bullet is a cooperative shooter from Sega that allows up to three players to participate. Players control soldiers navigating through hostile environments, engaging enemies on foot—a gameplay style reminiscent of Ikari Warriors. What sets this game apart is its unique control scheme: each player utilizes two eight-way joysticks for movement and aiming, providing an unusual level of precision in a genre often reliant on simpler controls. The game runs on Sega’s System 16B hardware, allowing for detailed graphics and animation as players battle through the increasingly challenging levels. Operators can configure the machine to accommodate either two or three players via a dip switch setting. Though released during a period of significant arcade popularity, Bullet faced competition from other titles—most notably Tetris—and was not as widely adopted. Ultimately, its distinctive control system and team-based action offer a different experience for shooter fans seeking something beyond the traditional joystick setup.