Kaboom! has a Lunoo score of 8.1/10. This score is based on AI-powered analysis of category fit, feature coverage, pricing signals, public reception, and recency.

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Kaboom!

8.11

Great

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description Kaboom! Overview

Kaboom! is an action game for the Atari 2600 where players use water buckets to intercept bombs dropped at increasing speeds by a Mad Bomber. Developed by Activision, the title draws inspiration from the 1978 arcade game Avalanche and features programming by Larry Kaplan and graphics coding by David Crane. A port of the original was later released on the Atari 5200 system.

info Kaboom! Specifications

Country	United States
Year	1981

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What is Kaboom!?

Kaboom! is an action game for the Atari 2600 where players use water buckets to intercept bombs dropped at increasing speeds by a Mad Bomber. Developed by Activision, the title draws inspiration from the 1978 arcade game Avalanche and features programming by Larry Kaplan and graphics coding by David Crane. A port of the original was later released on the Atari 5200 system.

How good is Kaboom!?

Kaboom! scores 8.11/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Video Game category.

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