Metro Corporation

Founded in 1987, the Osaka-based studio established its early reputation in Japanese arcades. With Toride and its sequel Daitoride, the developer adapted traditional tile-matching mechanics into competitive, fast-paced arcade experiences, which were subsequently ported to the Sega Saturn and PlayStation.

The transition to 3D polygon technology in the late 1990s allowed the company to diversify its output. For Air Race (released as Bravo Air Race), the team utilized real-world vintage and modern aircraft, emphasizing realistic flight physics within an arcade-style racing format. Their technical versatility attracted major publishers; when working on Bomberman Wars, they shifted the classic action franchise into a grid-based tactical role-playing game. For the 1998 PlayStation release of Bomberman, they modernized the classic maze-based gameplay with updated 3D visuals.

The studio's most significant commercial and cultural impact came from designing the mechanics for Bust A Groove. By blending motion-captured dance styles with competitive fighting game inputs, they helped pioneer the rhythm-action genre during the 32-bit console era.