Boomerang is an arcade developed by ASCII Corporation, released 31 December 1984 on MSX.
What Boomerang is
Boomerang is an arcade game developed by ASCII Corporation and released in 1984. It is available on MSX only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
You control a boy walking through a platform maze trying to collect items while being chased by enemies. They can be killed by using the boomerang. The boomerang has a limited range and, if thrown, must always picked up. It will not return to you.
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action.
What it launched against
Boomerang launched on 31 December 1984, within three weeks of Impossible Mission, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike and Bomb Jack.
Released around the same time: Impossible Mission, Jet Set Willy, 3D Starstrike, Bomb Jack.
Quick answers
Boomerang — frequently asked questions
When did Boomerang come out?
Boomerang was released on 31 December 1984 for MSX.
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