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Arcade

Jump Bug

1980 1 Players 65%

Scrolling platformer in the theme of Konami's Scramble, where the player controls a jumping, shooting car. You can shoot and dodge creatures of the land, air and sea and collect money bags. Points can also be gained by jumping on clouds. The stages include a city, pyramid and ocean. This title predates Irem's Moon Patrol, and may be the first scrolling platformer.

Release date
December 31, 1980
Publisher
Hoei (Rock-Ola license)
Players
1

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Jump Bug

Scrolling platformer in the theme of Konami's Scramble, where the player controls a jumping, shooting car.

You can shoot and dodge creatures of the land, air and sea and collect money bags. Points can also be gained by jumping on clouds.

The stages include a city, pyramid and ocean. This title predates Irem's Moon Patrol, and may be the first scrolling platformer.

Genres

Platform / RunJump & Scrolling

Modes

2-Player Alternating

Studios and credits

Publisher
Hoei (Rock-Ola license)

Regional releases

Release date

WorldwideDecember 31, 1980

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