Bomb Jack

Bomb Jack is an arcade platform game originally released by Tehkan (now Tecmo) in 1984. You control Jack, a cape-wearing superhero who can perform high jumps and float mid-air. The goal of each screen is to collect all 24 red bombs scattered across the level. A distinctive gameplay mechanic involves collecting bombs in a specific lit-fuse sequence: touching one bomb lights another's fuse, and collecting 20 or more bombs in the correct order awards a significant bonus. Power-ups appear regularly: a "B" increases your score multiplier up to 5x, a "P" turns all enemies into bonus coins, and an "E" grants an extra life. Enemies include birds, mummies, turtles, and orbs that float around; if they reach the bottom of the screen, they mutate into faster, more dangerous forms like flying saucers. There are six differently themed backgrounds representing famous landmarks.

Atari ST

Released in 1988 by Elite Systems Ltd, developed by Paradox with programming and music by Janko Mršic-Flögel, and graphics by Mungo Amyatt-Leir and Pete Tattersall . The Atari ST version is considered extremely close to the arcade game, with only minor artistic differences . The game preserves all six screen layouts, the power-up system, and the alternating two-player mode. The ST port runs from a single floppy disk and supports joystick controls . Contemporary reviews noted that while the game is fun to play, the £20 price point was considered a dubious investment . The death sequence differs from both the arcade and ZX Spectrum versions, featuring its own unique animation.