Pop Flamer
| Pop Flamer | |
|---|---|
North American arcade flyer | |
| Developers | Jaleco Sega (SG-1000) |
| Publishers |
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| Platforms | Arcade, SG-1000 |
| Release | |
| Genre | Action |
| Modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
Pop Flamer[a] is a 1982 action video game developed and published by Jaleco for arcades. It was released in Japan in December 1982 and North America by Stern Electronics in June 1983.[1] It was ported to the SG-1000 by Sega and released in Japan and PAL territories in 1983.[2] Hamster Corporation released the game as part of their Arcade Archives series for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in September 2021.[3]
Gameplay
The player controls a mouse who must pop various balloons scattered throughout levels.[3] The player is armed with a flamethrower which can be used to exterminate frogs and monsters blocking paths; the flamethrower has a finite amount of fuel that depletes quickly and minimizes the amount of damage dealt, but can be replenished by popping balloons. Haradon, an enemy resembling Godzilla, can stun the player with an attack, leaving the player susceptible to attacks. Two juice glasses are available; when drank, the player gains a power-up that allows them to consume enemies for extra points for a limited time.[4][5]
Notes
References
- ^ Akagi, Masumi (October 13, 2006). アーケードTVゲームリスト国内•海外編(1971-2005) [Arcade TV Game List: Domestic • Overseas Edition (1971-2005)] (in Japanese). Japan: Amusement News Agency. pp. 32, 136. ISBN 978-4990251215.
- ^ "The encyclopedia of SEGA video game consoles". Sega (in Japanese). Archived from the original on September 28, 2020. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ^ a b Doolan, Liam (September 9, 2021). "Jaleco Action Game 'Pop Flamer' Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives Collection". Nintendo Life. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
- ^ Akagi, Masumi (December 15, 1982). "Pop Flamer". Game Machine. No. 203.
- ^ "『アケアカ ポップフレーマー』Switch、PS4向けに9月9日配信。モンスターを退治しながら風船を割ってステージクリアーを目指すアクションゲーム | ゲーム・エンタメ最新情報のファミ通.com". ファミ通.com (in Japanese). September 8, 2021. Retrieved February 28, 2026.