Boom is an arcade developed by Factor Software, released 31 January 1997 on Mac.
What Boom is
Boom is an arcade game developed by Factor Software and released in 1997. It is available on Mac only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Described by the creators as "Bomberman meets Doom", Boom vigorously thrusts 80 levels directly into your cranium. You and a friend/relative/hostage can traverse 8 different areas populated with creatively devious enemies to highly memorable backing music in this classic arcade thriller.
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action and party. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.
What it launched against
Boom launched on 31 January 1997, within three weeks of Final Fantasy VII (1997), Theme Hospital and Money Puzzle Exchanger.
Released around the same time: Final Fantasy VII (1997), Theme Hospital, Money Puzzle Exchanger.
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Quick answers
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When did Boom come out?
Boom was released on 31 January 1997 for Mac.
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