Name:	Battle Mania series (2 titles) Battle Mania (aka Trouble Shooter) Battle Mania 2
Author/Vendor:	Vic Tokai
Released:	various
Type:	Action
Language:	English and Japanese
Premise:	Mania Ohtori and Maria Waneda aren't just your average gorgeous-looking babes with a bit of an attitude. They are in truth the infamous mercenary team of Madison and Crystal, better known as the Trouble Shooters, who will take on any job for the right amount of money. This is an apparent take on the popular Japanese manga/anime series Dirty Pair.
Impressions:	A cute Japanese shooter with only passable graphics, gameplay, and weapons systems. Otaku can take it out for a spin, otherwise avoid. (Rage Games)
Variations:	The first game was released in English-speaking markets under the title of Trouble Shooter. There is some speculation as to whether or not the second title was ever released in an English language version. Battle Mania (1992, aka Trouble Shooter - Madison and Crystal are called into an unnamed foreign country to find the assasins of the king's son and, as expected, shoot and blow up the whole place in the process) Battle Mania 2 (1995, aka Trouble Shooter Vintage - the girls take on an powerful enemy who is bent on taking over the city with the help of an array of both bestial and high-tech stooges)
Recommended Emu:	KGen 98