Alpha Denshi Co., Ltd.

COMPANY» Founded 1980-07-01

Saitama,Japan

Also known as ADK Corp., Alpha Denshi developed games for arcades and the Neo Geo during the 1980's and 90's.

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Alpha Denshi (also known as ADK) was formed in Saitama, Japan in July of 1980. ADK games span multiple genres though they are best remember for the World Heroes (Franchise) games. World Heroes was one of several games developed originally for the Neo Geo (Platform), a system ADK focused on exclusively during the 1990's. The company went bankrupt in 2000. The rights to ADK's intellectual property were purchased by SNK Playmore.

Developed Games

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Ninja Commando (Game)

30 April 1992

A top-down action game for Neo Geo hardware, as a trio of modern ninjas must steal a time machine from the evil Mars Corporation and travel through time to foil the diabolical plans of its leader.

ARC​ NEO​ NSW​ +2

Magician Lord (Game)

26 April 1990

One of the earliest games developed for the Neo Geo hardware, Magician Lord is a high-fantasy action platformer where players control a wizard that can transform into various warrior forms.

PC​ ARC​ NEO​ +7

Aggressors of Dark Kombat (Game)

26 August 1994

Choose from an eccentric cast of delinquents in this unique Neo Geo blend of traditional fighting games and beat 'em ups.

ARC​ NEO​ NSW​ +2

Crossed Swords (Game)

31 December 1990

Punch-Out!! meets sword-and-sorcery in this over-the-shoulder action game for Neo Geo systems.

PC​ ARC​ NEO​ +2

Ninja Combat (Game)

1 July 1991

An early ninja-themed brawler for the Neo Geo, as a pair of ninja warriors must fight their way past the forces of the dark wizard Genyousai in modern-day New York City.

ARC​ NEO​ NSW​ +2

Fu'un Super Combo (Game)

21 June 2007

Fu'un Super Combo is a compilation disc that includes both Savage Reign and Kizuna Encounter, together. Only released in Japan.

PS2​ PS4​

Thrash Rally (Game)

20 December 1991

ADK's early arcade rally-racing game for the Neo Geo hardware, featuring stages based on real events (most notably the Dakar Rally).

ARC​ NEO​ NSW​ +1

Ninja Master's (Game)

26 May 1996

A fighting game set in Sengoku-era Japan, and the last fighting game by ADK.

PC​ ANDR​ ARC​ +8

Crush Roller (Game)

1 October 1981

Crush Roller is a Pac-Man style maze game that challenges players to paint roads while avoiding or rolling over enemies.

ARC​ NGPC​

Crossed Swords II (Game)

2 May 1995

The demon warlord Nausizz returns to Belkana and its up to three brave warriors to slash through his forces in this Japan-exclusive Neo Geo CD sequel to the original 1991 Crossed Swords.

NGCD​

Over Top (Game)

24 May 1996

Over Top for the Neo Geo

ANDR​ NEO​ NSW​ +5

Blue's Journey (Game)

31 December 1990

A charming platformer developed by Alpha Denshi for the Neo Geo, as a young insect-human hybrid must journey to rid the peaceful kingdom of Raguy from the evil Daruma Empire.

ARC​ NEO​ NSW​ +4

Published Games

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Crossed Swords (Game)

31 December 1990

Punch-Out!! meets sword-and-sorcery in this over-the-shoulder action game for Neo Geo systems.

PC​ ARC​ NEO​ +2

Thrash Rally (Game)

20 December 1991

ADK's early arcade rally-racing game for the Neo Geo hardware, featuring stages based on real events (most notably the Dakar Rally).

ARC​ NEO​ NSW​ +1

Crossed Swords II (Game)

2 May 1995

The demon warlord Nausizz returns to Belkana and its up to three brave warriors to slash through his forces in this Japan-exclusive Neo Geo CD sequel to the original 1991 Crossed Swords.

NGCD​

Doko Demo Mahjong (Game)

29 April 1999

A riichi mahjong game for the Neo Geo Pocket Color and the only one to use the traditional four-player variant.

NGPC​

Party Mail (Game)

22 December 1999

A Japan-only Neo Geo Pocket Color game released in 1999.

NGPC​

ADK World (Game)

10 November 1995

A fan disc from Neo Geo developer ADK that chronicles the lore of their previous back-catalog while adding previews, fan latters, and various mini-games.

NGCD​

Oshidashi Zintrick (Game)

22 March 1996

Puzzle game exclusively for the Neo Geo CD.

NGCD​

Treasure Gear (Game)

31 July 1997

Role-playing game on Playstation.

PS1​

Company details

Name

Alpha Denshi Co., Ltd.

Abbreviation

Founded

1 July 1980

Location

Saitama,Japan

Website

Aliases

ADK Corporation,Alpha Denshi Kabushiki Kaisha

Developed Games

• Ninja Commando (Game)
• Magician Lord (Game)
• Aggressors of Dark Kombat (Game)
• Crossed Swords (Game)
• Ninja Combat (Game)
• Fu'un Super Combo (Game)
• Thrash Rally (Game)
• Ninja Master's (Game)
• Crush Roller (Game)
• Crossed Swords II (Game)
• Over Top (Game)
• Blue's Journey (Game)
• Doko Demo Mahjong (Game)
• Champion Baseball (Game)
• Famicom Meijin Sen (Game)
• Satomi Hakkenden (Game)
• Meijin-sen (Game)
• Champion Base Ball Part-2 (Game)
• Super Champion Baseball (Game)
• Janputer (Game)
• view all →

Published Games

• Crossed Swords (Game)
• Thrash Rally (Game)
• Crossed Swords II (Game)
• Doko Demo Mahjong (Game)
• Party Mail (Game)
• ADK World (Game)
• Oshidashi Zintrick (Game)
• Treasure Gear (Game)
• view all →

Franchises

• ACA NeoGeo (Franchise)
• World Heroes (Franchise)
• Champion (Franchise)
• Arcade Archives (Franchise)
• Crossed Swords (Franchise)
• Meijin-sen (Franchise)
• Neo Geo Online Collection (Franchise)
• Drift Out (Franchise)
• Fist of the North Star (Franchise)
• Fu'un (Franchise)
• Le Mans (Franchise)
• Nettou (Franchise)
• Suikoden (Franchise)
• The King of Fighters (Franchise)
• Twinkle Star Sprites (Franchise)
• World Endurance Championship (Franchise)

People

• None

Characters

• Fuuma (Character)
• Brocken (Character)
• Hanzo (Character)
• Janne D'Arc (Character)
• Rasputin (Character)
• Dr. Sugar Brown (Character)
• Julius Carn (Character)
• Kim Dragon (Character)
• Mudman (Character)
• Muscle Power (Character)
• Ryoko Izumo (Character)
• Captain Kidd (Character)
• Erick (Character)
• Johnny Maximum (Character)
• Nobunaga Oda (Character)
• Shura (Character)
• Geegus (Character)
• Jack (Character)
• Joe Kusanagi (Character)
• Kisarah Westfield (Character)

Concepts

• PlayStation Trophies (Concept)
• 2D (Concept)
• Special Attack (Concept)
• Retroachievements (Concept)
• Combo (Concept)
• Ninja (Concept)
• Continue (Concept)
• Game Over (Concept)
• Martial Arts (Concept)
• Virtual Console (Concept)
• Achievements (Concept)
• Continue Countdown (Concept)
• Health (Concept)
• Kung Fu (Concept)
• Sprite Scaling (Concept)
• Character Select Screen (Concept)
• Countdown Timer (Concept)
• Grappler (Concept)
• Melee (Concept)
• Projectile (Concept)

Locations

• Japan (Location)
• China (Location)
• The United States of America (Location)
• Jungle (Location)
• Mongolia (Location)
• Underwater (Location)
• United Kingdom (Location)
• Abandoned Buildings (Location)
• Africa (Location)
• Asia (Location)
• Beach (Location)
• Cape Town (Location)
• Castle (Location)
• City (Location)
• Cliffside (Location)
• Desert (Location)
• Earth (Location)
• Egypt (Location)
• Europe (Location)
• Factory (Location)

Objects

• Sword (Object)
• Shōgi Piece (Object)
• Shuriken (Object)
• Bomb (Object)
• Buggy (Object)
• Cape (Object)
• Car (Object)
• Fireball (Object)
• Glasses (Object)
• Hat (Object)
• Katana (Object)
• Knife (Object)
• Laser (Object)
• Saw Blade (Object)
• Scroll (Object)
• Spikes (Object)
• Time Machine (Object)
• Treasure Chest (Object)
• 2" x 4 (Object)
• Acid (Object)