Chack'n Pop

Chack'n Pop is an action-oriented platform game developed and released by Taito. It is considered a predecessor to Bubble Bobble and follows Chack'n, a round yellow creature attempting to recover hearts stolen during a romantic encounter with Miss Chack'n.

Gameplay

Chack'n uses bombs to defeat Monstas and destroy their eggs, as well as to free hearts from cages. Once released, a heart flies upward, destroys the separator block, and reveals the level exit.

Monstas hatch from eggs hanging from ceilings, while Mightas push a rock that serves as the game's timer. Eggs change through three states: blue eggs are harmless, yellow eggs hatch within 10 seconds, and red eggs hatch almost immediately.

Content and Versions

Most versions contain 14 levels, while the Nintendo Famicom version includes 9. The game was released for Arcade, Final Burn Alpha Neo, Microsoft MSX, MSX, Nintendo Famicom, Sega SC-3000, and Sega SG-1000.

Genres: Action, Arcade, Platform, Platform / Run Jump, Puzzle

Developers: Sega, Taito, TOSE
Publishers: Sega, Sega Enterprises, Taito, Taito Corporation