Bio Senshi Dan: Increaser to no Tatakai (1987). Play Free Online

Summary

Bio‑Senshi Dan: Increaser to no Tatakai (often just called Bio‑Senshi Dan) is a quirky action‑adventure tucked away on the Famicom that never left Japan. The game drops you into a frantic scramble across five non‑linear stages, where each level is riddled with traps, hidden power‑ups and a looming boss whose strength depends on how fast you run the clock. Defeating ordinary enemies nets you energy points that you can spend to upgrade your sword or buy fresh weapons from shopkeepers who speak in a distinct Kansai dialect, adding a surprisingly local flavor. Early on the game hints at a sci‑fi setup – a warrior named Dan pulls his time‑machine out of 1999 to confront an 2081 invasion led by the enigmatic Increaser. Although a western launch under the working name “Bashi Bazook: Morphoid Masher” was cancelled (largely because it reminded publishers of Xexyz), fan‑made English ROM hacks have kept the title alive online. It’s a solid pick for anyone who loves exploration‑heavy retro platformers with a dash of budget‑shop strategy and time‑pressured boss battles.

Storyline

In Bio Senshi Dan: Increaser to no Tatakai (often just called Bio Senshi Dan), Earth in 2081 falls under the control of hostile monsters led by the enigmatic Increaser. The alien menace threatens to wipe out humanity, prompting a desperate response. Dan, a lone warrior, pilots a time‑traveling device to jump back to 1999, hoping to intercept the invasion before it can fully unfold. Arriving in the past, he must battle the Increaser’s forces across a series of futuristic and present‑day settings, using his combat skills and the time machine’s abilities to turn the tide. The game’s plot centers on Dan’s race against time to prevent the catastrophic future he knows too well.

Edited by Maya Carter