Bombjack Twin (set 2)

Getting started: When you first start Bombjack Twin, you'll see a title screen and then a brief attract mode. Press Start (Enter) to begin. The game's menus and on-screen text are entirely in Japanese, but the flow is straightforward: select a character or simply press Start to jump in. The core goal is to collect all the flashing bomb icons on each screen while avoiding the patrolling enemies.

Your character automatically runs left and right with the D-Pad, and you press X to jump. You can also perform a double jump by pressing X again while in the air - this is essential to reach higher platforms and escape enemies. Unlike the original Bomb Jack, Bombjack Twin lets you choose between two characters, each with slightly different movement. The main loop is clear a screen by picking up every bomb, then move to the next stage. Touching an enemy costs a life, but you can stomp on some enemies or use special items for temporary invincibility. Die a few times and it's game over - this is old-school arcade difficulty.