Underplayed Gems

The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai: Across the Eighth Dimension (1985)

The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai: Across the Eighth Dimension cover
Platforms
DOS, C64, ZX Spectrum, Atari 8-bit, Apple II
Where to get it
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How it feels

You play through a quick, straightforward action-platformer from the mid-80s with a goofy, licensed theme.

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About

Released in 1985 across platforms including DOS and the Commodore 64, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai: Across the Eighth Dimension brings its title character to systems such as the ZX Spectrum and Atari 8-bit. This game also sees publication on the Apple II.

Screenshots

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