Jump Bug
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Arcade flyer for Jump Bug.
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| Developer(s) | Hoei/Coreland Alpha Denshi |
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| Designer(s) | Hoei Corporation |
| Platforms | Arcade, Arcadia 2001 |
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| Genre(s) | Platformer |
| Mode(s) | Up to two players, alternating turns |
| Arcade system | Sega Z80 (Namco Galaxian) |
Jump Bug was the first platform game to include smooth horizontal and vertical scrolling. It was developed by Alpha Denshi under contract for Hoei/Coreland,[2] and released to arcades in 1981.[1]
Jump Bug was ported to the Emerson Arcadia and the Leisure Vision system.
Gameplay
A player controls a constantly bouncing car while driving through various environments including a city, pyramid, and underwater. Unlike most other scrolling games of the time, the main character, is jumping constantly. The height of the jump and speed of a fall can be controlled with up and down key. Player is also able to shoot down various enemies that appear on a stage. Points are gained by collecting treasure, killing enemies and jumping on clouds.[3]
References
External links
- Jump Bug at mamedb.com
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