Bio Senshi Dan - Increaser Tono Tatakai (Japan)

Bio Senshi Dan - Increaser Tono Tatakai is a unique side-scrolling action game with RPG elements for the NES. Players take on the role of Dan, a powerful bio-soldier, tasked with stopping the evil Increaser and his army who are wreaking havoc across the world. The storyline revolves around Dan's fight against mutated creatures created by Increaser, requiring players to utilize all of Dan's skills and special abilities to emerge victorious.

The core gameplay of Bio Senshi Dan - Increaser Tono Tatakai focuses on navigating through diverse levels, from dense jungles and dark caves to high-tech facilities. Dan can perform basic melee attacks and use special moves that consume energy. What sets this game apart is Dan's ability for bio-transformations. Throughout the game, players will collect items that allow Dan to transform into various forms, each with unique abilities. For instance, Dan can transform into a winged form to fly over chasms, or an aquatic form to swim underwater, opening up new paths and solving environmental puzzles.

The RPG system is evident as Dan can enhance his strength, defense, and energy by collecting power-up items or defeating enemies. There's a health bar (HP) and an energy bar (EP) displayed on screen, requiring players to manage them carefully to survive challenging levels. Enemies in the game are diverse, ranging from small creatures to massive bosses at the end of each stage, requiring players to discover their weaknesses and suitable strategies to defeat them. The game's graphics feature the characteristic pixel art style of the NES, with well-designed environmental details and characters, accompanied by a soundtrack that creates a tense and dramatic atmosphere for Dan's adventure.