Crows: The Battle Action
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| Release | 18. December 1997 |
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| Developer(s) | Athena Co |
| Publisher(s) | Athena Co |
| Platform(s) | SEGA Saturn |
| Genre(s) | Beat'em Up |
| Mode(s) | Single-player Local Multi-player |
Crows: The Battle Action is a 2D beat 'em up for the Sega Saturn, based on the popular Crows manga series. Developed by Athena Co., the game features a super-deformed (SD) art style heavily inspired by Technos' Kunio-kun series, particularly River City Ransom.
Gameplay
The game follows a linear structure across numerous short levels where players battle hoodlums, police officers, and other urban foes. The roster includes Bouya and Rindaman, with additional characters unlockable by defeating them in combat. The narrative spans five story arcs from the manga, culminating in a rooftop showdown against Zetton.
Forklifts
During the side-scrolling progression, a yellow forklift appears as an environmental obstacle. This unit is controlled by a non-player character (NPC), adding a motorized hazard to the street-brawling gameplay typical of the genre's industrial and dockside stages.
Gallery
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![Crows: The Battle Action forklift[1]](/images/0/0f/Crowsthebattleaction_forklift.png)
Crows: The Battle Action forklift[1]
![Crows: The Battle Action forklift[1]](/index.php?title=File:Crowsthebattleaction_forklift.png&filetimestamp=20250617233420&)
Notes
- ↑ S. Derboo, The Video Game Forklift Museum, retrieved 17 June, 2025, from https://samderboo.com/forklifts.php.
