Bomb Jack: Tehkan’s 1984 Explosive Adventure!

Bomb Jack, Tehkan’s 1984 arcade hit, blasts you into a high-flying platformer as Jack, a caped superhero soaring through iconic backdrops like the Sphinx and city skylines! Designed by Michitaka Tsuruta, your mission is to collect 24 red bombs per stage, dodging quirky enemies—birds, mummies, and morphing orbs. Use a joystick and button to leap and glide with precise air control, grabbing lit bombs for bonus points and filling the bonus meter.

The vibrant pixel art, catchy tunes (including a Beatles nod in Round 2), and fast-paced action hooked players. Collect power-ups like “P” for edible enemies or “B” for double points, but watch out—enemies get nastier as you linger! With 18 unique levels before looping, it’s a quarter-munching thrill. Bomb Jack’s smooth controls and addictive gameplay made it a global hit, topping UK charts and spawning sequels like Mighty Bomb Jack. Ports to SG-1000, NES, and more cemented its legacy.

Ready to defuse danger? Soar, snatch those bombs, and become an arcade legend in this Tehkan classic