KABOOMANIA

KABOOMANIA is a fast‑paced retro maze bomber packed with explosive action, colorful pixel art, and a fresh twist on a timeless gameplay formula. Designed for the Amiga (including an AGA port) and PC.

KABOOMANIA brings classic arcade chaos into a new era — complete with an exclusive, brand‑new soundtrack by legendary composer Chris Huelsbeck (Turrican, Giana Sisters, Apidya, Katakis).

Experience a vibrant 128‑AGA-color-pixel-world, huge maps, clever enemies, and more than enough explosions to keep you on your toes. Whether you're exploring the massive single‑player campaign or battling up to 4 friends on the couch, KABOOMANIA delivers pure retro energy with modern polish.

Features

• Authentic low resolution pixel art in 128 AGA colors (Amiga 500: 32 colors)
• Exclusive new soundtrack by Chris Huelsbeck
• Classic chaotic arena gameplay — reimagined
• 5 unique themed worlds
• 1000 levels (!!)
• Large maps with varied environments
• Dozens of quirky enemies with distinct behaviors
• Crazy collectibles and power‑ups
• 4‑player couch battle mode
• Password system for true retro vibes

A Modern Take on a Classic Concept

KABOOMANIA is inspired by the spirit of 16‑bit action games, but it’s not a remake or a clone.

It’s a brand‑new interpretation of the maze‑bomber genre — built with fresh ideas, original art, and a unique identity.

Whether you're a retro enthusiast, a pixel‑art lover, or simply someone who enjoys fast, explosive gameplay, KABOOMANIA offers a nostalgic yet modern experience for all ages.

Credits

Idea / Design / Programming

• Axel Friedrich (Fancy Factory)

Pixel Art

• Juliet Clarke

Music - composed by

• Chris Huelsbeck

Music - MOD conversion

• Fabian del Priore

Special Thanks to

• Earok - for developing the Scorpion Engine and the great Scorpion Discord community

Differences - Amiga 500 and Amiga 1200 / CD³² versions

• A500
  • 32 colors instead 128
  • longer loading times
  • no level cache
  • animations have fewer frames
  • no outro
  • slightly poorer performance with a lot of action on-screen
  • without 68020: Multiplayer limited to 2 players

System Requirements - AGA (Amiga 1200)

• PAL-compatible display (320x256)
• for ADF: stock Amiga 1200 / Amiga 4000
• for WHDLoad: Amiga 1200 / Amiga 4000, Kickstart 3.2, 4MB Fast-Ram
• recommended: 8 MB fastram and/or 68030 CPU for fluid gameplay within large maps or 4-player-multiplayer with monsters

System Requirements - OCS (Amiga 500)

• PAL-compatible display (320x256)
• for ADF: Amiga 500 with 1MB Ram (512kb Chip, 512kb Slow)
• for WHDLoad: Amiga 500 Plus or better, Kickstart 1.3, 2MB Fast-Ram
• for 4-Player-Multiplayer: 68020 CPU + 2MB Fast-Ram

System Requirements - CD³²

• stock CD³²
• ISO needs to be burned to a CD-R

Amiga Bill talks about KABOOMANI - AAA quality! 😁

See BENJIx playing KABOOMANIA 😮