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 58 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, Ring King, Metal Clash, Last Mission, Lock-On, and Kyoukou Toppa
Name | Performan |
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Developer | Nihon Bussan/AV Japan (United States) |
Year | 1985 |
Type | Videogame |
KLOV/MOG # | 8997 |
Class | Wide Release |
Genre | Shooter |
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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) |
Cabinet Styles |
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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.
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