Dyna Bomb

by Mikhail Dec 31, 2021 | 2 Votes | 77 Played | 0 Reviews

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Action , Arcade , Platformer

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Adventure , Retro

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7 Raven Studios Battle hordes of enemies and take them out with your trusty bombs in Dyna Bomb. You’ll be treated to dozens of levels with varying locales, presenting new enemies, challenges, and problems to deal with. Obtain gems to purchase powerups to make life harder for your enemies! Play Now Similar Games

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Summary

Arcade platformers are almost always timeless, and they present gameplay mechanics everyone is likely to enjoy. After all, many gamers (especially the older ones) grew up playing titles like Mario Bros, Kontra, and Bubble Bobble.

Dyna Bomb is a new-gen arcade platformer in the mold of the abovementioned games. It manages to tug the strings of nostalgia older gamers have in their hearts while providing enough gameplay and content to appeal to a younger audience. It’s an action-packed 2D arcade experience where you go through various stages, take out enemies by throwing bombs at them, grab treasures, and escape via a portal to the next level.

Dyna Bomb is more of a straightforward and rather simple experience than its peers. Now available on the Nintendo Switch, should you give it a shot? Before you start hurling bombs at your enemies, let’s check out what it has to offer:

Gameplay

At first glance, Dyna Bomb can easily be mistaken for a classic retro game released back in the mid-90s. Though it’s not a cookie cut from the same dough, playing it will quickly remind you of games like the old Mega Man titles, along with Mario Bros and Kontra. Upon closer inspection and many hours of playing, you’ll discover that it’s a 2D arcade platformer with its own unique quirks and with a few modern twists. Even if it sounds cliche, it has a unique gameplay loop that manages to set itself apart from its peers.

Dyna Bomb starts by letting you choose between two characters; a male and a lady adventurer. Not much is different between the two except for how they look. The controls are relatively simple because your actions are limited to launching yourself to the air via your trusty jetpack and firing bombs with your weapon. Thankfully, jetpack fuel is unlimited, so you can fly for an infinite amount of time; just be sure not to hit any enemies, or you’ll start the level over from scratch.

The enemies you will encounter in Dyna Bomb range from floor-creeping robots to stationary weapons firing rockets. Timing your attacks and approaching them carefully plays a crucial role simply because making a mistake means starting over. You’ll take them out by using your primary weapon, which, at first, is a bomb that can bounce once and has a delayed fuse. You’ll have the option to change it later in the game, like with a rocket launcher, when you purchase new powerups. However, remember that, unlike the jetpack, ammo isn’t infinite - you’ll have to pick ammo boxes scattered across the many levels.

Dyna Bomb has 64 levels divided into several worlds, and each of the latter has its sort of biome or theme. The levels are set in a way that doesn’t make the title a typical side-scroller and instead adds some kind of verticality. Moreover, they also have blocked areas that you can only access when you proceed to a color-coded warp point. Inevitably, you’ll have to use these portals in order to gain access to the key and doorway that unlocks the next stage, which is the ultimate goal of every level.

However, before you proceed to the next stage, it’s vital to obtain all the gems, destroy all enemies, and gather the stars throughout the level if you want to get the highest score possible. To get this done, you will need to deactivate traps and defeat enemies that come your way. This aspect requires you to plan your approach, especially since it’s relatively easy to forget about the stars and excitedly head over to the doorway that unlocks the next level.

Gems are undoubtedly the most crucial currency in Dyna Bomb. You’ll need to have them around to purchase new powerups that will change the way you play the game. For example, there’s one that blocks the first - and otherwise fatal - attack you receive from an enemy at the start of every level. You can also change weapon types (from bomb to rocket) and double the rate at which the ammo boxes replenish. With that said, it helps to be generous when it comes to spending your gems since there are a lot of power-up options to pick from, and there are definitely some that will suit your playstyle.

Graphics/Sound

In terms of how the game looks, Dyna Bomb is a pleasant mix of retro game aesthetics and a modern one. Everything holds up reasonably well on the Nintendo Switch, and there are no framerate drops or issues to speak of. The art style somehow dishes out a tinge of nostalgia, reminding me of designs of old enemies in games back in the day.

Conclusion

Overall, Dyna Bomb is undoubtedly an action-packed platformer that provides many flavors that provide a retro arcade experience mixed in with modern elements. You can never go wrong by having the game on the Switch, especially if you’re someone looking for similar experiences or if you’re a fan of the old Mega Man, Mario, and Kontra games. Give it a shot, and start your explosive journey on its many levels.

New Game Added: Dyna Bomb

by Mikhail Dec 31, 2021

Battle hordes of enemies and take them out with your trusty bombs in Dyna Bomb. You’ll be treated to dozens of levels with varying locales, presenting new enemies, challenges, and problems to deal with. Obtain gems to purchase powerups to make life harder for your enemies!