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Some info on the game:
Bomb Squad is based on the arcade coin-op "Super-Dynablaster". Most elements
of the coin-op's gameplay are present, and some of the graphics are similar
too. :)
Although there are similar games available for the PC, they are mostly
"Bomberman" clones. Bomb Squad is different from these as you do not play
against the other players, but rather with them. Together you have to fry
the computer controlled nasties.
Your mission is to save the world (as usual) from the hordes of bad
guys sent out by the obligatory evil mastermind. Each level takes place in
a small complex, guarded by the computer-controlled nasties. To progress to
later levels, you must blow up all the bad guys within the time limit.
For those who have not heard of "Super Dynablaster" or any games of the
same genre (Bomberman, Dynabusters, etc.). Here is a brief description of
the gameplay:
The play area itself is a static, 19*13 grid-like area, and contains
the players and all adverseries. The players' only defence are bombs which
they can drop in the play area, and detonate after their fuse runs out.
The bombs explode outwards for a certain range depending on their power,
which can be increased by collecting powerups. Initially, the players can
only have one bomb active at a time, but this can also be increased by
collecting powerups.
This might sound easy, but there are a couple of catches... the bombs
are equally capable of cooking you as they are the monsters and the bombs
can also be set off by the explosions from other bombs, causing massive
chain-reactions. Add 3 more players into the fray, all dropping bombs,
and the result is total mayhem!
Bomb Squad also offers a combat mode, where you can play against your
friends in the Bomb Squad's training area. Just make sure there are no
baseball bats lying near the computer! :)
The PC version was written using DJGPP v2 for DOS.
Game features:
- 40 levels of arcade action over 8 different types of scenery.
- 15 types of enemies to incinerate, plus nasty end-of-level guardians.
- HEAPS of powerups including remotes and around-corner bombs!
- Up to 4 players at once for manic gameplay.
- Combat Mode for blowing up your friends!
- Password system to access later levels.
- The ability to make screengrabs and record & play back games!
- More than 10 really cool 4-channel, soundtracks.
- Sampled sound effects.
- Highscore table saved with the top 100 scores.
Minimum system requirements:
- IBM or compatible 486DX2/66 with fast ISA video, 8Mb RAM and 2.5MB free space on the hard drive
- DOS-based OS (includes Windows 3.x/95/98). DOSBox is required for other Windows versions.
- Soundblaster or 100% compatible soundcard
- MSCDEX 2.1 or later for CD Audio
- VGA monitor
- Joystick(s) recommended
- Some friends to blow up! :)
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