Bomb Jack
(Tecmo, 1984)
Bomb
Jack has always been one of my favourite arcade games of the
1980's. With its bright, colourful graphics, jaunty tunes and simple,
yet addictive gameplay, it is a game I can come back to again and
again. Join me, as I take a look back at a classic 1980's coin-op, the many home conversions it received and the sequels that followed.
Original arcade flyer for Bomb Jack
The original Bomb Jack coin-op was released in 1984 by Tehkan, which would later become Tecmo. It was a fast paced, single screen platform game that enticed players with its bright and colourful visuals and quirky tunes. What awaited gamers willing to part with their coins was a highly addictive and extremely challenging game that defied its cutesy veneer.
