> > 1) A shooter where the player stands and moves a "targetting screen" around with
> > handles. The playing area is wider than the screen and cannot all be seen at once.
> > The object is to defend your base and shoot down attacking planes that fly left and
> > right. You complete stages and are awarded more weapons.
>
> I'm sure I've played this game, but I can't remember the title.
Me either! It's similar to Turret Tower, but a bit older as it uses raster graphics rather than digitized. Maybe 1988-1992 time period?
>
> > 2) A Japanese tank game where there are four tanks on each side: one white, one
> > green. Fight it out in a city arena.
>
> This is definitely Tokyo Wars.
>
That's it! An easy one. 
> > 3) A Japanese tank game with only one tank per side. Controllers are Battlezone
> > handles with several buttons. There were three or four tanks to choose from:
> speedy,
> > armored, normal, etc. Maybe you could customize? Sit down and duel the other player
> > next to you, who gets his own seat and screen. The arena is a futuristic city/tron
> > style. Was out in the arcades at the same time as Virtual On Cybertroopers?
>
> Sounds like Cyber Sled, though it's a few years older than Virtual On.
Yup, that's it! Cool! Thanks. Does MAME support both of these? I imagine the controls would be a problem, though.
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