BOMB JACK

Released for the PC-8801 in 1985 by Softbank, this port of Tehkan’s iconic arcade game challenges players to navigate as the hero "Jack," who must collect all explosive devices placed across famous global landmarks. Distinguishable by its unique floating physics and high-jump mechanics, the game requires precise timing to defuse lit bombs in sequence while outmaneuvering persistent enemies. It remains a significant example of early home computer conversions, capturing the addictive, fast-paced action-puzzle gameplay that thrilled arcade audiences of the mid-1980s.

Mysterious forces have planted numerous bombs at famous tourist landmarks across the globe, threatening disaster. Stepping into the role of Jack, a hero possessing extraordinary jumping and gliding abilities, players must travel to these iconic locations to neutralize the threat. You must navigate through each stage to collect all the hidden bombs while skillfully evading a variety of relentless enemies. Masterful timing in defusing the lit fuses of the bombs is the only way to restore peace to the world.