- Name
- Bullet-Proof Software, Inc.
- Abbreviation
- Founded
- 1 January 1983
- Location
- Japan
- Website
- http://web.archive.org/web/20001011135323/http://www.bps.co.jp
- Aliases
- BPS
Bullet-Proof Software, Inc.
Japan
Bullet-Proof Software, Inc. (株式会社ビーピーエス) was a Japanese video game developer and publisher founded in 1983, and active until 2001.
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Overview
The company was founded in Japan, by Dutch-Indonesian-American game designer/entrepreneur, Henk Rogers, in 1983. The company was initially known for computer RPGs, such as The Black Onyx (Game) and Dimensional Fighter Epsilon3 (Game), but later became better known for introducing Tetris (Franchise) outside of the Soviet Union (Location). In 1996, Rogers left Bullet-Proof Software and moved from Japan to Hawai'i (Location), USA, where he founded Blue Planet Software. Subsequently, Bullet-Proof Software eventually ceased operations in 2001.
Developed Games
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Tetris Battle Gaiden (Game)
A multiplayer focused "puzzle battle" variant on the popular Tetris, released only in Japan.
Tetris S (Game)
An updated Japan-exclusive Saturn adaptation of Sega's 1988 monkey-filled arcade adaptation of the classic puzzle game Tetris, now with a new versus mode!
Dimensional Fighter Epsilon3 (Game)
An early 3D, first-person, role-playing shooter, released by Bullet-Proof Software in 1985. Ahead of its time, it was an early example of both the Action-RPG and FPS genres.
Taikyoku Igo: Goliath (Game)
A traditional Igo (Go) game from Bullet-Proof Software, based on Goliath software. It is the predecessor to Takyoku Igo: Idaten.
Tetris X (Game)
The classic puzzle game Tetris makes its way to the PlayStation, now with a four-player battle mode!
Taikyoku Igo: Idaten (Game)
A Go game for the Super Famicom. Part of Bullet Proof Software's Taikyoku Igo series.
Published Games
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Tetris 2 + BomBliss (Game)
A sequel to BPS's release of the original Tetris, featuring the standard adaptation of Tetris and a new puzzle-oriented variant known as BomBliss. It is Japanese-exclusive.
Tetris Battle Gaiden (Game)
A multiplayer focused "puzzle battle" variant on the popular Tetris, released only in Japan.
Super Tetris 3 (Game)
The third entry in BPS's trilogy of Japan-only releases of the classic puzzle game Tetris. Along with the traditional Tetris, it includes two unique variations (Magicaliss and Sparkliss), as well as a four-player multiplayer mode (Famliss).
Super Tetris 2: Bombliss (Game)
Aside from including a traditional Tetris mode, Super Tetris 2 + Bombliss included Bombliss mode that featured bombs used to destroy surrounding pieces after a line was completed. It also included a Tetris "C Mode" in which the ground level blocks automatically rise after a set number pieces are destroyed.
Drift King Shutokou Battle '94 (Game)
A Super Famicom stock car racing game and the first in the long-running Tokyo Xtreme Racer series, known in Japan as Shutokou Battle.
Super Bombliss (Game)
A version of Bombliss that lacks a Tetris mode that was released by Bullet Proof Software in Japan only.
Tetris 4D (Game)
Tetris in four dimensions! Which, as it turns out, is rather similar to Tetris in two dimensions.
Tetris S (Game)
An updated Japan-exclusive Saturn adaptation of Sega's 1988 monkey-filled arcade adaptation of the classic puzzle game Tetris, now with a new versus mode!
Dimensional Fighter Epsilon3 (Game)
An early 3D, first-person, role-playing shooter, released by Bullet-Proof Software in 1985. Ahead of its time, it was an early example of both the Action-RPG and FPS genres.