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Dodge chain-reaction explosions in a pixel maze—one wrong bomb and you're a flaming pile of 8-bit regret. Arrow keys, detonate button, pure MS-DOS panic.
Blow Up! was part of the MS-DOS Classic Games collection, a release that bundled several titles without a specific developer or publisher credited in many archives. It fits right into that era of straightforward, single-screen action games that relied on quick reflexes rather than complex stories or deep mechanics.
You control a small character navigating a maze filled with bombs, using arrow keys to move and a single button to detonate explosives one at a time. The goal is to clear each screen by setting off chain reactions that destroy obstacles and enemies without getting caught in the blast yourself. Key mechanics include careful bomb placement to maximize explosions and strategic retreats to safe corners before everything ignites. The pace is relentless; one misstep often means instant death, forcing you to plan each move under pressure. It feels like walking a tightrope where every decision could be your last.
Each game uses different controls, most DOS games use the keyboard arrows. Some will use the mouse , "Alt" ,"Enter" and "Space bar".
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