Atomic Punk (USA)
Atomic Punk (USA) is the North American title for the game known in Japan as "Bomber Man" and in Europe as "Dynablaster." It's a maze-based action game developed by Hudson Soft and released in 1990.
How to play
1. Objective:
- Navigate through maze-like levels, destroying obstacles and defeating enemies
2. Controls:
- Move: Use directional buttons to move your character
- Place bomb: Press the action button to drop a bomb
3. Gameplay:
- Drop bombs to destroy soft blocks and enemies
- Find the exit to advance to the next level
- Avoid your own bombs and enemy attacks
4. Power-ups:
- Bomb Up: Increases the number of bombs you can place simultaneously
- Fire Up: Increases the explosion range of your bombs
- Speed Up: Increases your movement speed
- Other power-ups may include the ability to kick bombs, remote detonation, etc.
5. Enemies:
- Various enemies roam the maze. Touch them and you lose a life
- Defeat enemies by catching them in bomb blasts
6. Scoring:
- Earn points by destroying blocks and defeating enemies
- Collect bonus items for extra points
7. Lives and Game Over:
- You start with a set number of lives
- Lose a life by getting caught in explosions or touching enemies
- Game over when all lives are lost
8. Strategy:
- Use bombs strategically to trap enemies
- Be careful not to trap yourself with your own bombs
- Memorize level layouts and enemy patterns
9. Multiplayer (if available):
- Some versions support multiplayer, where you compete against other players
10. Time Limit:
- Each level typically has a time limit. If it expires, you lose a life
Atomic Punk/Bomber Man is known for its simple yet addictive gameplay. The combination of puzzle-solving (finding the best way through the maze) and action (avoiding enemies and bombs) made it a popular series that continues to this day.
Use arrow key and try some key ( Shift, Enter, Z, X, A, S , Q, E, R, T, G, F, H ) to controls the game.