The Boom Special Edition has arrived for the Commodore 64, bringing Brainstorm Software’s explosive shooter back with style. Published jointly by poly.play and Protovision, this collector’s cartridge gives players a chance to relive – and redefine – one of the system’s most intense side-scrolling shooters.
From the moment the sirens wail over Blue Moon, chaos reigns. The player is thrown straight into combat against a relentless enemy armada, where speed, precision, and survival instinct are everything. The Boom Special Edition makes this experience smoother and faster than ever before. The cartridge format slashes loading times by up to 50 times compared to the disk version. That’s right — no more waiting while the sky burns.
Players can now choose between three new difficulty levels, tuning the challenge to their skill. Whether someone wants to master the original’s brutal pacing or just enjoy its fast-paced action, this edition makes the experience more accessible without losing its edge. And every explosion still looks spectacular on the Commodore 64’s screen, blending that unmistakable pixel art with intense, old-school gameplay.
The Collector’s Edition is built for fans who want something tangible to show off. It comes with a beautifully printed box, a sturdy cartridge, a 20-page English manual, stickers, and a DIN A3 poster. There’s even a microSD card included, containing the EasyFlash image and bonus material, making it perfect for both players and collectors.
Boom Special Edition is more than just a re-release—it’s a redemption story. Originally a 1993 homage to Katakis, the game almost vanished into obscurity. Now it’s back, faster, sharper, and tougher than ever, proving that classic Commodore 64 shooters never really die—they just reload.
