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Bolo

Upon startup Bolo requests a level number (1–9) and density (1–5); the game then generates a random rectangular maze containing six enemy bases. The higher the density specified, the more walls appear in the…

1 February 1982

Bolo is a shooter developed by Elvyn Software, released 1 February 1982 on Apple II.

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What Bolo is

Bolo is a shooter game developed by Elvyn Software and released in 1982. It was published by Synergistic Software, Inc.. It is available on Apple II only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Upon startup Bolo requests a level number (1–9) and density (1–5); the game then generates a random rectangular maze containing six enemy bases. The higher the density specified, the more walls appear in the maze. The player controls a tank, and must destroy the six enemy bases to advance to the next level. The player can view 1/132 of the maze at one time; indicators on the right side of the screen show the player's position within the maze, the direction of the enemy bases and the fuel remaining. Enemy tanks constantly emerge from each of the six enemy bases. Different levels feature different types of enemy tanks; some move randomly while others pursue the player. All enemy tanks fire…
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action and science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

Bolo launched on 1 February 1982, within three weeks of Ms. Pac-Man and Dig Dug.

Released around the same time: Ms. Pac-Man, Dig Dug.

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When did Bolo come out?
Bolo was released on 1 February 1982 for Apple II.

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