Tatsumi
Encyclopedia
, formally known as Tazmi, is a Japanese
sticker and novelty machine manufacturer that was formally an electronic device designer and manufacturer, and was also an arcade game
developer.
In August 1983, Tatsumi entered the video game developing business and created their first video game, a racing game titled TX-1
, which became the first multi-screen arcade game. They later created a few more racing games and shooting games, as well as a beat 'em up
with a VS. fighting game
mode added to it titled Big Fight: Big Trouble in the Atlantic Ocean
. Each arcade game was released at a rate per year.
In 1997, Tatsumi created a palm-reading machine. In 1998, Tatsumi created an original trading card machine and developed the Lovegety STATION. Since 2000, Tatsumi have focused on the production of sticker-printing and novelty machines.
Japan
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sticker and novelty machine manufacturer that was formally an electronic device designer and manufacturer, and was also an arcade game
Arcade game
An arcade game is a coin-operated entertainment machine, usually installed in public businesses such as restaurants, bars, and amusement arcades. Most arcade games are video games, pinball machines, electro-mechanical games, redemption games, and merchandisers...
developer.
History
Tatsumi was founded on August 25, 1970, as a designer and manufacturer of electronics devices, including computer-related technologies. Back then, they were known as "Tazmi".In August 1983, Tatsumi entered the video game developing business and created their first video game, a racing game titled TX-1
TX-1
TX-1 is a 1983 racing arcade video game developed by Tatsumi. It was licensed to Namco, who in turn licensed it to Atari for release in the United States, thus the game is considered a successor to Pole Position II...
, which became the first multi-screen arcade game. They later created a few more racing games and shooting games, as well as a beat 'em up
Beat 'em up
Beat 'em up is a video game genre featuring melee combat between the protagonist and a large number of underpowered antagonists. These games typically take place in urban settings and feature crime-fighting and revenge-based plots, though some games may employ historical or fantasy themes...
with a VS. fighting game
Fighting game
Fighting game is a video game genre where the player controls an on-screen character and engages in close combat with an opponent. These characters tend to be of equal power and fight matches consisting of several rounds, which take place in an arena. Players must master techniques such as...
mode added to it titled Big Fight: Big Trouble in the Atlantic Ocean
Big Fight: Big Trouble in the Atlantic Ocean
, fully titled as Big Fight: Big Trouble in the Atlantic Ocean, is a fighting game / belt scrolling beat 'em up-hybrid arcade game developed and published by Tatsumi, and is one of their last arcade games before focusing on novelty sticker printing business...
. Each arcade game was released at a rate per year.
In 1997, Tatsumi created a palm-reading machine. In 1998, Tatsumi created an original trading card machine and developed the Lovegety STATION. Since 2000, Tatsumi have focused on the production of sticker-printing and novelty machines.
List of Video Games
- 1983: TX-1TX-1TX-1 is a 1983 racing arcade video game developed by Tatsumi. It was licensed to Namco, who in turn licensed it to Atari for release in the United States, thus the game is considered a successor to Pole Position II...
- 1984: TX-1 V8
- 1985: Buggy BoyBuggy BoyBuggy Boy, also known as Speed Buggy, is a driving style arcade game developed by Tatsumi in 1985. The object of the game was to drive around one of five courses in the shortest time possible. Each course has five legs, each filled with obstacles such as boulders and brick walls...
(Speed Buggy) - 1986: Lock-OnLock-OnLock-On is a 1986 first-person shooter and combat flight simulator video game with a futuristic theme. It is developed by Tatsumi and licensed to Data East for US distribution. Features scaling sprites and a full-screen rotation effect....
- 1987: Gray-Out
- 1988: Apache 3Apache 3Apache 3 is a 3D scrolling shoot 'em up arcade game released by Tatsumi in 1988. You control a yellow AH-64 Apache helicopter with weapons and shoot everything in the air and on the ground.-External links:* at...
- 1989: Round Up 5: Super Delta Force
- 1991: Cycle Warriors
- 1992: Big Fight: Big Trouble in the Atlantic OceanBig Fight: Big Trouble in the Atlantic Ocean, fully titled as Big Fight: Big Trouble in the Atlantic Ocean, is a fighting game / belt scrolling beat 'em up-hybrid arcade game developed and published by Tatsumi, and is one of their last arcade games before focusing on novelty sticker printing business...