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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a third-person shoot-'em-up game released exclusively for the [[Sega Mega Drive]]. It was only released in North America. The title refers to an island chain in the Bahamas within the supposed [[wikipedia:Bermuda Triangle|Bermuda Triangle]].
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==Story==
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Kim O'Hara, the sister of expert motorboat driver and secret agent Kenji, is kidnapped. The kidnapping is immediately traced to Dr. Orca, who has hired other boat drivers and helicopter pilots to protect his island laboratory and fortress, where he plans on unleashing a super weapon called the Behavior Altering Module on the entire world. Kenji and his partner Luka arm themselves on a power boat, called the Banshee, and prepare to rescue Kim and save the world.
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==Gameplay==
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{{ScreenThumb3|Bimini Run, Pause Menu.png|Bimini Run, Pause Menu, Local Map.png|Bimini Run, Pause Menu, Radar Map.png|width=120|Control panel and maps}}
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The game is a shooter where the player pilots a speedboat from a third-person 3D perspective. Rather than following a set path, the player can freely move around an area. The boat is steered with {{left}} and {{right}}. It accelerates with {{up}} and decelerates with {{down}}. The player can shoot a low gun with {{B}} (for nautical targets) or a high gun with {{C}} (for aerial targets). Both shots can be held for continuous fire. The player can also fire a bazooka with {{A}}, which is a more powerful shot useful for destroying objectives. The bazooka can be fired higher by holding the button before releasing. Weapons are always fired forwards and aimed by steering the boat.
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Gameplay consists of moving around the map (usually an archipelago), completing objectives, and shooting enemies who stand in the way. Typical objectives include reaching and destroying certain structures on the islands or pursuing something to a destination. New objectives are received in the form of radio messages, which are notified by a "Kenji, come in" voice sample. The player can view the last radio message in the pause menu with {{Start}}. This menu also contains a map of the area showing nearby enemies as well as a broader radar map with current targets marked on it. The boat has an instrument panel that includes a compass that indicates the direction of travel, a fuel gauge, and a depth indicator. The fuel level essentially acts as a timer; fuel is replenished at the beginning of each mission. The player must also beware shallow water near coastlines.
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The player loses a life by colliding with an object, being struck by enemy fire or a sea monster, or running aground in shallow water. The boat is revived at the same point in the mission as it was destroyed as long as the player has lives remaining. The player is given an extra life after completing each mission. If the player runs out of lives, the game ends. Running out of fuel or failing a mission objective, such as letting a pursuit target escape or destroying a target containing Kim, can also cause the game to end, regardless of the number of lives remaining. The game can be continued if there are continues remaining.
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There is a two-player mode where player one controls Kenji, who moves of the boat, and player two controls Luka, who fires the weapons. In this mode, player two can aim Luka's weapon with {{left}} and {{right}}.
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===Chapters===
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| title=Into the Bimini Zone
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==Production credits==
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*Developed by Microsmiths Inc.
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*Rex Bradford, Charlie Heath, Mark Lesser
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*with Rich Blewett, John Dowd
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*'''Producer:''' Sam Kjellman
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*'''Storyline:''' Ron Leong
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*'''Graphics:''' George Karalias, Sam Kjellman, Joanne Murphy, Andi Richter, Russ Richter
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*'''Music:''' Greg LoPiccolo, Tim Ries
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*'''Writer:''' Betsy Carter
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Revision as of 17:15, 1 August 2022

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BiminiRun title.png

Bimini Run
System(s): Sega Mega Drive
Publisher: Nuvision Entertainment
Developer:
Sound driver: Nuvision sound driver
Genre: Shoot-'em-Up

















Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
US 		55016

Bimini Run is a third-person shoot-'em-up game released exclusively for the Sega Mega Drive. It was only released in North America. The title refers to an island chain in the Bahamas within the supposed Bermuda Triangle.

Story

Kim O'Hara, the sister of expert motorboat driver and secret agent Kenji, is kidnapped. The kidnapping is immediately traced to Dr. Orca, who has hired other boat drivers and helicopter pilots to protect his island laboratory and fortress, where he plans on unleashing a super weapon called the Behavior Altering Module on the entire world. Kenji and his partner Luka arm themselves on a power boat, called the Banshee, and prepare to rescue Kim and save the world.

Gameplay

Bimini Run, Pause Menu.png

Bimini Run, Pause Menu, Local Map.png

Bimini Run, Pause Menu, Radar Map.png

Control panel and maps

The game is a shooter where the player pilots a speedboat from a third-person 3D perspective. Rather than following a set path, the player can freely move around an area. The boat is steered with Left and Right. It accelerates with Up and decelerates with Down. The player can shoot a low gun with B (for nautical targets) or a high gun with C (for aerial targets). Both shots can be held for continuous fire. The player can also fire a bazooka with A, which is a more powerful shot useful for destroying objectives. The bazooka can be fired higher by holding the button before releasing. Weapons are always fired forwards and aimed by steering the boat.

Gameplay consists of moving around the map (usually an archipelago), completing objectives, and shooting enemies who stand in the way. Typical objectives include reaching and destroying certain structures on the islands or pursuing something to a destination. New objectives are received in the form of radio messages, which are notified by a "Kenji, come in" voice sample. The player can view the last radio message in the pause menu with  START . This menu also contains a map of the area showing nearby enemies as well as a broader radar map with current targets marked on it. The boat has an instrument panel that includes a compass that indicates the direction of travel, a fuel gauge, and a depth indicator. The fuel level essentially acts as a timer; fuel is replenished at the beginning of each mission. The player must also beware shallow water near coastlines.

The player loses a life by colliding with an object, being struck by enemy fire or a sea monster, or running aground in shallow water. The boat is revived at the same point in the mission as it was destroyed as long as the player has lives remaining. The player is given an extra life after completing each mission. If the player runs out of lives, the game ends. Running out of fuel or failing a mission objective, such as letting a pursuit target escape or destroying a target containing Kim, can also cause the game to end, regardless of the number of lives remaining. The game can be continued if there are continues remaining.

There is a two-player mode where player one controls Kenji, who moves of the boat, and player two controls Luka, who fires the weapons. In this mode, player two can aim Luka's weapon with Left and Right.

Chapters

Bimini Run, Stage 1.png

Hot Pursuit

Bimini Run, Stage 2.png

The Stealth

Bimini Run, Stage 3.png

High Seas Encounter

Bimini Run, Stage 4.png

The Rescue

Bimini Run, Stage 5-1.png

Bimini Run, Stage 5-2.png

  • Bimini Run, Stage 5-1.png

  • Bimini Run, Stage 5-2.png

Into the Bimini Zone

Bimini Run, Stage 6-1.png

Bimini Run, Stage 6-2.png

  • Bimini Run, Stage 6-1.png

  • Bimini Run, Stage 6-2.png

Dr. Orca's Demise

Production credits

  • Developed by Microsmiths Inc.
  • Rex Bradford, Charlie Heath, Mark Lesser
  • with Rich Blewett, John Dowd
  • Producer: Sam Kjellman
  • Storyline: Ron Leong
  • Graphics: George Karalias, Sam Kjellman, Joanne Murphy, Andi Richter, Russ Richter
  • Music: Greg LoPiccolo, Tim Ries
  • Writer: Betsy Carter
Source:
In-game credits
Bimini Run MD credits.pdf
[2]

Magazine articles

Main article: Bimini Run/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

BiminiRun MD US Flyer CES.jpg
Logo-pdf.svg
Print advert in Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) #19: "February 1991" (1991-xx-xx)
Logo-pdf.svg

Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
40
[3]
Cool Gamer (RU)
40
[4]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
70
[5]
Games-X (UK) NTSC-U
72
[6]
Joystick (FR)
77
[7]
Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming (UK) NTSC-U
42
[8]
Mega (UK) NTSC-U
50
[9]
MegaTech (UK) NTSC-U
45
[10]
Mean Machines Sega (UK)
45
[11]
Raze (UK) NTSC-U
78
[12]
Sega Power (UK) NTSC-U
50
[13]
Sega Pro (UK) NTSC-U
57
[14]
Tricks 16 bit (RU)
47
[15]
Sega Mega Drive
 55
Based on
13 reviews

Bimini Run

Mega Drive, US
BiminiRun MD US Box.jpg
Cover
BiminiRun MD US Cart.jpg
Cart
Bimini Run MD US Manual.pdf
Manual
BiminiRun MD US pcb.jpg
PCB

Technical information

ROM dump status

System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
Sega Mega Drive
✔
CRC32 d4dc5188
MD5 74a18ab419737e7b32961377a5acbc92
SHA-1 62a6a1780f4846dcfefeae11de35a18ec039f424
512kB 1990-04 Cartridge (US)

References

  1. ↑ https://groups.google.com/g/rec.games.video/c/s0O_DMj6Kqc/m/AuJ7lmu8z3IJ
  2. ↑ File:Bimini Run MD credits.pdf
  3. ↑ 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 32
  4. ↑ Cool Gamer, "9" (RU; 2002-10-13), page 35
  5. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "February 1991" (US; 1991-xx-xx), page 26
  6. ↑ Games-X, "7th-13th June 1991" (UK; 1991-06-07), page 37
  7. ↑ Joystick, "Juillet/Août 1991" (FR; 1991-0x-xx), page 192
  8. ↑ Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming, "January 1993" (UK; 199x-xx-xx), page 90
  9. ↑ Mega, "February 1994" (UK; 1994-01-20), page 65
  10. ↑ MegaTech, "Xmas 1991" (UK; 1991-12-06), page 76
  11. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 137
  12. ↑ Raze, "September 1991" (UK; 1991-07-25), page 42
  13. ↑ Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 52
  14. ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 64
  15. ↑ Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 8


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