Booby Kids

a.k.a. ブービーキッズ

created and published by Nichibutsu in 1987-07-10, running on Nintendo Entertainment System

type: action/reflex, maze
genre: Cartoon, Heiankyo Alien-like
setting: Future, Prehistoric
perspective: bird's-eye
player options: single player

languages: jpn

Personal review

"Booby Kids" (yeah that title is great) is a typical "collect all items to open the exit door" game. It is an arcade port, but the levels are all new and the gameplay adds something here and there (the TG-16 version Cratermaze is a much more faithful port). You can trap enemies by digging holes. There are some extra items that slow down enemies or make you invincible for a short period of time. Sometimes you must bomb your way free to open up ways and find hidden items. The levels consist of different times zones, starting with a prehistoric-theme and ending with a futuristic setting. While the graphics change in each time zone the general gameplay elements stay the same. "Booby Kids" is worth to check out if you like maze / action games.