Difference between revisions of "Bits Laboratory"
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'''Bits Laboratory''' was formed in 1985 by a group of former freelancers in the game industry. It was first known as '''Workss''', judging by NES Ghostbusters, where the name of the developer was changed to "Bits" between the Japanese and American releases. | '''Bits Laboratory''' was formed in 1985 by a group of former freelancers in the game industry. It was first known as '''Workss''', judging by NES Ghostbusters, where the name of the developer was changed to "Bits" between the Japanese and American releases. | ||
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===Famicom/NES=== | ===Famicom/NES=== | ||
| − | *< | + | *''Gambler Jiko Chuushinha'' (under subcontract with Game Arts?) (JP Publisher: Asmik) |
| + | :<small>Music: Mecano Associates</small> | ||
| + | *''Gambler Jiko Chuushinha 2'' (some music [sound driver?]; under subcontract with Game Arts?) (JP Publisher: Asmik) | ||
| + | :<small>Some Music (Composition?): Mecano Associates</small> | ||
*''Ghostbusters'' (JP Publisher: Tokuma Shoten; US Publisher: Activision) | *''Ghostbusters'' (JP Publisher: Tokuma Shoten; US Publisher: Activision) | ||
| − | *''Hanjuku Hero'' (JP Publisher: Square) | + | *''Hanjuku Hero'' (main programming) (JP Publisher: Square) |
*''King's Knight'' (JP/US Publisher: Square) | *''King's Knight'' (JP/US Publisher: Square) | ||
*''Mahou no Princess Minky Momo: Remember Dream'' (JP Publisher: Yutaka) | *''Mahou no Princess Minky Momo: Remember Dream'' (JP Publisher: Yutaka) | ||
| + | :<small>Music Composition: T's Music</small> | ||
*''Minna no Taabou no Nakayoshi Dai Sakusen'' (JP Publisher: Character Soft) | *''Minna no Taabou no Nakayoshi Dai Sakusen'' (JP Publisher: Character Soft) | ||
| − | *''SD Gundam Gachapon Senshi 4: New Type Story'' (under subcontract with Game Arts) (JP Publisher: Yutaka) | + | *''SD Gundam Gachapon Senshi 4: New Type Story'' (under subcontract with Game Arts?) (JP Publisher: Yutaka) |
:<small>Direction, Scenario Design: Game Arts</small> | :<small>Direction, Scenario Design: Game Arts</small> | ||
*''Thexder'' (JP Publisher: Square) | *''Thexder'' (JP Publisher: Square) | ||
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===Mega/Sega CD=== | ===Mega/Sega CD=== | ||
*''Prince of Persia'' (US Publisher: Brøderbund) | *''Prince of Persia'' (US Publisher: Brøderbund) | ||
| − | *<div style="color:red">'' | + | *<div style="color:red">''Rise of the Dragon'' (JP Publisher: Sega; US Publisher: Dynamix)</div> |
| − | *<div style="color:red">''Wing Commander'' | + | *<div style="color:red">''Wing Commander'' (US Publisher: Origin; JP Publisher: Sega)</div> |
===PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16=== | ===PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16=== | ||
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*''Derby Stallion'' (JP Publisher: ASCII) | *''Derby Stallion'' (JP Publisher: ASCII) | ||
*''Game Basic for Sega Saturn'' (JP Publisher: ASCII) | *''Game Basic for Sega Saturn'' (JP Publisher: ASCII) | ||
| − | *<div style="color: | + | *<div style="color:red">''Mahou Gakuen Lunar'' (JP Publisher: Game Arts)</div> |
*''Ooedo Renaissance'' (JP Publisher: Pack-In-Soft) | *''Ooedo Renaissance'' (JP Publisher: Pack-In-Soft) | ||
| − | *''Puyo Puyo Tsuu'' (JP Publisher: [[Compile]]) | + | *<div style="color:red">''Puyo Puyo Tsuu'' (JP Publisher: [[Compile]])</div> |
===Super Famicom/Super NES=== | ===Super Famicom/Super NES=== | ||
| + | *''Gambler Jiko Chuushinha 2: Dorapon Quest'' (under subcontract with Game Arts?) (JP Publisher: Pack-In-Video) | ||
*''Monstania'' (JP Publisher: Pack-In-Video) | *''Monstania'' (JP Publisher: Pack-In-Video) | ||
:<small>Planning: Amccus</small> | :<small>Planning: Amccus</small> | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
| + | *[http://bits-labo.com/ Official website] (Japanese) | ||
*[http://review-site.net/dt/index.php/ひ#.E3.83.93.E3.83.83.E3.83.84.E3.83.A9.E3.83.9C.E3.83.A9.E3.83.88.E3.83.AA.E3.83.BC.EF.BC.88Bits_Laboratory.EF.BC.89 Developer Table entry] | *[http://review-site.net/dt/index.php/ひ#.E3.83.93.E3.83.83.E3.83.84.E3.83.A9.E3.83.9C.E3.83.A9.E3.83.88.E3.83.AA.E3.83.BC.EF.BC.88Bits_Laboratory.EF.BC.89 Developer Table entry] | ||
Revision as of 14:38, 22 February 2011
Bits Laboratory was established on December 24, 1985 [1], by a gr
Bits Laboratory was formed in 1985 by a group of former freelancers in the game industry. It was first known as Workss, judging by NES Ghostbusters, where the name of the developer was changed to "Bits" between the Japanese and American releases.
Not to be confused with British developer Bits Studios.
Research Methods: Actual mentions, code comparisons, online resources (see links), shared staff
Famicom/NES
- Gambler Jiko Chuushinha (under subcontract with Game Arts?) (JP Publisher: Asmik)
- Music: Mecano Associates
- Gambler Jiko Chuushinha 2 (some music [sound driver?]; under subcontract with Game Arts?) (JP Publisher: Asmik)
- Some Music (Composition?): Mecano Associates
- Ghostbusters (JP Publisher: Tokuma Shoten; US Publisher: Activision)
- Hanjuku Hero (main programming) (JP Publisher: Square)
- King's Knight (JP/US Publisher: Square)
- Mahou no Princess Minky Momo: Remember Dream (JP Publisher: Yutaka)
- Music Composition: T's Music
- Minna no Taabou no Nakayoshi Dai Sakusen (JP Publisher: Character Soft)
- SD Gundam Gachapon Senshi 4: New Type Story (under subcontract with Game Arts?) (JP Publisher: Yutaka)
- Direction, Scenario Design: Game Arts
- Thexder (JP Publisher: Square)
Famicom Disk System
- Kiki Kaikai: Dotou-hen (JP Publisher: Taito)
Game Boy
- Kitchen Panic (JP Publisher: Coconuts Japan)
Mega/Sega CD
- Prince of Persia (US Publisher: Brøderbund)
- Rise of the Dragon (JP Publisher: Sega; US Publisher: Dynamix)
- Wing Commander (US Publisher: Origin; JP Publisher: Sega)
PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16
- After Burner II (JP Publisher: NEC Avenue)
- Darius Alpha (JP Publisher: NEC Avenue)
- Darius Plus (JP Publisher: NEC Avenue)
- Fantasy Zone (JP Publisher: NEC Avenue; US Publisher: NEC Home Electronics)
- Veigues Tactical Gladiator (JP Publisher: Victor; US Publisher: NEC Home Electronics)
PC Engine/TurboGrafx-CD
- Ai Chouaniki (JP Publisher: Masaya)
- Planning, Graphics: Vanguard Works
- Gain Ground SX (JP Publisher: NEC Avenue)
- Graphics Cooperation: Fill in Café
- Hellfire S (JP Publisher: NEC Avenue)
- Hi-Leg Fantasy (JP Publisher: Games Express)
- Side Arms Special (some programming) (JP Publisher: NEC Avenue)
- Splash Lake (JP/US Publisher: NEC Avenue)
- Super Darius (JP Publisher: NEC Avenue)
PlayStation
- Charamela (JP Publisher: Pack-In-Soft)
- TearRing Sega: Yutona Eiyuu Senki (development cooperation) (JP Publisher: Enterbrain)
- Developer: Tirnanog
- True Love Story (JP Publisher: ASCII)
- True Love Story 2 (JP Publisher: ASCII)
- True Love Story Fan Disc (JP Publisher: ASCII)
- True Love Story: Remember My Heart (JP Publisher: ASCII)
PlayStation 2
- Chenuen no San Goku Shi (development cooperation) (JP Publisher: Game Arts)
- Kimi Kiss (programming) (JP Publisher: Enterbrain)
- Gungrave O.D. / Gungrave: Overdose (development cooperation) (JP Publisher: Red; US Publisher: Mastiff; UK/AU Publisher: Play It)
Saturn
- Derby Stallion (JP Publisher: ASCII)
- Game Basic for Sega Saturn (JP Publisher: ASCII)
- Mahou Gakuen Lunar (JP Publisher: Game Arts)
- Ooedo Renaissance (JP Publisher: Pack-In-Soft)
- Puyo Puyo Tsuu (JP Publisher: Compile)
Super Famicom/Super NES
- Gambler Jiko Chuushinha 2: Dorapon Quest (under subcontract with Game Arts?) (JP Publisher: Pack-In-Video)
- Monstania (JP Publisher: Pack-In-Video)
- Planning: Amccus
- Sengoku no Hasha (JP Publisher: Banpresto)
Wii
- Super Smash Bros. Brawl (development cooperation)
Links
- Official website (Japanese)
- Developer Table entry
