Performan
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Description
This is a "static screen" shooter in which the player controls a robot named Performan that moves in four directions. The character's weapon is a "Perfor-Boomerang" that shoots in front of the player and a button allows the player to dig tunnels underground. This was a Japan-only release.
Performan was produced by Nihon Bussan/AV Japan in 1985.
Nihon Bussan/AV Japan released 60 machines in our database under this trade name, starting in 1978. Nihon Bussan/AV Japan was based in United States.
Other machines made by Nihon Bussan/AV Japan during the time period Performan was produced include: Karate Master, Karate Dou, Cobra Command, Karate Champ - Player Vs Player, Haro Gate Ball, Road Blaster, Ring King, Metal Clash, Last Mission, and Kyoukou Toppa
Specs
| Name | Performan |
|---|---|
| Developer | Nihon Bussan/AV Japan (United States) |
| Year | 1985 |
| Type | Videogame |
| KLOV/MOG # | 8997 |
| Class | Wide Release |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Monitor |
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| Conversion Class | unique |
| # Simultaneous Players | 1 |
| # Maximum Players | 2 |
| Game Play | Alternating |
| Control Panel Layout | Single Player |
| Sound | Amplified Stereo (two channel) |
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VAPS Arcade/Coin-Op Performan Census
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Scarce - There are 4 known instances of this machine owned by Performan collectors who are active members. Of these, 4 of them are only circuit boards which a collector could put into a generic case if desired.
For Sale - There is one active VAPS member with an extra Performan circuit board for sale.
Wanted - No active members have added this machine to their wish list.
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