《轟炸超人傑克》（マイティボンジャック/Mighty Bomb Jack）是由TECMO於1986年在FC（紅白機）平台推出的動作冒險遊戲。本作是1984年街機遊戲《BOMB JACK》的家用機版本，雖然延續原作的基本玩法，但增加更多關卡和挑戰性，使其成為當時玩家間的經典之作。

故事設定在名為「撒福羅斯（サフォロス）」的古老王國。邪惡的魔王「貝爾祖德（Belzebut/ベルゼウス）」襲擊王國，並將國王和王后以及王子們全部囚禁於大金字塔內。主角是勇敢的英雄「傑克（Jack）」，他的任務是深入金字塔，收集炸彈，打敗魔王，最終解救王族並恢復王國的和平。

這是橫向卷軸的平台動作遊戲，在各種關卡中移動、跳躍，收集炸彈並躲避敵人。跳躍系統十分獨特，透過長按跳躍A鍵來調整傑克的跳躍高度，甚至可在空中連續調整高度，這在當時的動作遊戲中較為少見。按B鍵就能調整啟動力量，總共有三種等級，初級是藍色狀態，可以跳在橘色寶箱上面將其打開，按A鍵20次就能恢復正常。第二級是橘色狀態，走過任何寶箱就能將其打開，按A鍵10次就能恢復正常。終極狀態是綠色，出現的敵人會變成金幣，走過任何寶箱就能將其打開，按A鍵5次就能恢復正常。

透過收集「金幣寶箱」來獲得分數或道具，並找到隱藏的炸彈來進入特殊房間。但如果短時間內收集太多寶箱，會導致傑克被詛咒，使敵人變得更強，增加整體難度。關卡設計為逐步遞增的難度，隨著進展，敵人數量增加，舞台的陷阱和機關也變得更加複雜。金字塔內部被分為多個房間，每個房間都有不同的敵人和機關，必須小心謹慎地前進，才能成功抵達最終魔王所在的位置。

金字塔共分為16個區域，國王被囚困在最頂的第17區。有時間限制跟可供探索的隱藏關卡。部分關卡需要特定的條件才能解鎖，例如找到隱藏炸彈或按照特定順序開啟寶箱，這使得關卡具有相當的探索要素。全部的敵人種類繁多，包括木乃伊、惡魔、幽靈等，要熟悉各種敵人的行動模式，才能有效應對。只要碰到任何敵人或陷阱就會死亡，時間內沒有通關會喪失一生命。最後會依照玩家的表現而有不同的結局。

當年推出後獲得不錯的評價，特別是在日本和北美地區受到許多動作遊戲愛好者的喜愛。其創新的跳躍系統和隱藏要素為當時的遊戲增添不少耐玩度。但也有玩家認為整體的難度過高，特別是在後期關卡，敵人數量多且陷阱密集，導致進程退進十分艱難。在後來的評價中，許多玩家將《轟炸超人傑克》視為FC時代的經典動作遊戲之一，並稱讚其獨特的遊戲機制和富有挑戰性的設計。在Amiga、Amstrad CPC、Atari ST、GB、Wii跟Wii U虛擬主機、3DS和Nintendo Switch Online等平台上重新發行，讓新一代玩家也能體驗這款經典作品。

總體而言，雖然在當時並未達到與《超級瑪利歐兄弟》相同的影響力，但憑藉其獨特的遊戲機制和挑戰性的關卡設計，仍在動作遊戲史上佔有一席之地，是值得回味的FC經典遊戲。

Mighty Bomb Jack (マイティボンジャック) is an action-adventure game developed and published by Tecmo in 1986 for the Famicom (NES). It serves as the home console adaptation of the 1984 arcade game Bomb Jack, retaining its core gameplay while introducing new levels and increased difficulty, making it a beloved classic among players of that era.

Story & Setting

The game is set in the ancient "Kingdom of Safra" (サフォロス), which has been attacked by the evil demon king Belzebut (ベルゼウス). The king, queen, and princes have all been imprisoned inside a great pyramid. The protagonist, Jack, is a courageous hero who must navigate the pyramid, collect bombs, defeat Belzebut, and ultimately rescue the royal family to restore peace to the kingdom.

Gameplay & Mechanics

Mighty Bomb Jack is a side-scrolling platformer where players must move through various stages, jump, collect bombs, and evade enemies. The game features a unique jumping system that allows players to adjust Jack’s jump height by holding the A button. Additionally, players can alter their height mid-air, a rare feature in platformers at the time.

Jack can also enter different power levels, each affecting how he interacts with treasure chests:

Blue form (Normal state): Jack can open orange treasure chests by jumping on them. Pressing A 20 times resets him to normal.

Orange form: Jack can open any chest just by walking over it. Pressing A 10 times resets him to normal.

Green form (Ultimate state): All enemies turn into coins, and Jack can open all chests simply by walking over them. Pressing A 5 times resets him to normal.

Throughout the game, players collect golden treasure chests to obtain points and power-ups, while discovering hidden bombs that unlock special rooms. However, collecting too many chests within a short time will curse Jack, making enemies stronger and increasing the overall difficulty.

The level design features progressively harder challenges—as players advance, enemy numbers increase, and traps and obstacles become more complex. The pyramid consists of multiple rooms, each with different enemies and hazards. Players must navigate carefully to reach the final chamber where the demon king awaits.

Stages & Exploration

The pyramid is divided into 16 main areas, with the king imprisoned in the 17th area at the top. There is a time limit, and players can discover hidden levels through exploration. Some rooms require special conditions to unlock, such as finding hidden bombs or opening chests in a specific order, adding a strong exploration element to the gameplay.

The game features varied enemy types, including mummies, demons, and ghosts, each with unique movement patterns. Learning their behaviors is crucial to survival. Touching any enemy or trap results in instant death, and failing to complete a stage within the time limit costs a life. The game has multiple endings, determined by the player's performance.

Reception & Legacy

Mighty Bomb Jack received positive reviews upon release, particularly in Japan and North America, where it was well-received by action-platformer fans. The innovative jump system and hidden mechanics made it stand out among NES games and increased its replay value. However, some players criticized its high difficulty, especially in later levels where enemy numbers and traps made progression extremely challenging.

Over the years, Mighty Bomb Jack has been recognized as a classic of the NES era, praised for its unique mechanics and challenging design. It has been re-released on various platforms, including Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Game Boy, Wii and Wii U Virtual Console, 3DS, and Nintendo Switch Online, allowing newer generations to experience this retro gem.

Final Thoughts

While Mighty Bomb Jack never reached the cultural impact of Super Mario Bros., its distinct gameplay mechanics and tough level design have solidified its place in action-platformer history. It remains a nostalgic and rewarding challenge for players who enjoy classic NES-era difficulty and hidden secrets in platformers.