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Fan game · VMUPro

Bolt Climb

Bounce through an X3 factory as Croak Hopper. Dodge enemies and climb for a high score.

Download available · v1.0.2

Download Bolt Climb

How to install

  1. Copy Bolt-Climb.vmupack into games/ on your VMUPro microSD card, then launch Bolt Climb from Games.
  2. Graphics and sound effects are included. Keep the card writable to save your best score and sound setting.

Good to know

  • Jumping is automatic. Steer left and right, hold A to spit, and press B for a limited spring boost.
  • Croak Hopper sprites from Mega Man X2; enemies, platforms and factory scenery from Mega Man X3. New illustrated title art and original synthesized sound effects.

Source download

Croak Hopper climbing through Mega Man X3 factory scenery
Production Lua gameplay rendered on a desktop host.

Screenshots

Illustrated Croak Hopper title screen for Bolt Climb
New title art — host capture
Croak Hopper dodging Blady and Helit in Bolt Climb
X3 enemies and spring boosts — host capture
Bolt Climb control guide with Croak Hopper
Controls — host capture
Bolt Climb pause menu
Pause — host capture
Bolt Climb score and retry screen
Quick retry and high score — host capture

How to play

Left / RightSteer. Screen edges wrap.
A (hold)Spit pellets upward. Start or retry in menus.
BSpring boost. Three charges; blue capsules replenish them.
MODEPause or resume. Exit from title/results.
Paused: B / DownRetry / return to title.
Up in menusToggle sound.
POWERExit to launcher.

Gameplay

Production Lua gameplay rendered on a desktop host. Silent preview; the game includes synthesized sound effects. Not physical VMUPro footage.

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