Diver Boy

Gamart (Electronic Devices Italy license) • 1992

Diver Boy — Title screen
Title screen
Diver Boy — Gameplay
Gameplay

Navigate vibrant underwater environments in Diver Boy, a cooperative platform game released by Gamart in 1992. Players control two divers who must jump and maneuver through scrolling levels filled with obstacles and hazards. The gameplay shares similarities to classic titles like Bomb Jack, but reimagined within an aquatic setting – expect tight corridors, precarious drops, and the need for precise timing as you work together. The game utilizes a horizontal screen resolution of 318 x 240 pixels and offers a palette of over one thousand colors, contributing to its bright and detailed visuals. Two players can simultaneously control their divers using eight-way joysticks, coordinating efforts to progress through each challenging stage. The soundtrack features music originally composed for Data East’s Tumble Pop. Powered by a Motorola 68000 processor and Zilog Z80 sound chip, Diver Boy provides a responsive control scheme and lively audio accompaniment to the action. Success in this game requires teamwork and careful observation of each level's layout to overcome its challenges.

Details

Manufacturer
Gamart (Electronic Devices Italy license)
Year
1992
Players
2
Genre
Platform / Run Jump
Display
raster
Emulation status
good
MAME ID
diverboy

Machine data derived from the MAME project.