We are digging more holes this week. Will this Heiankyo Alien best Hyper Lode Runner and Boomer’s Adventure, or will it be buried along with them? Find out with our next trap-em-up on the Game Boy.

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Join us as we discuss the background, mechanics, aesthetics, maybe some interesting facts, and plenty of our own opinions.

Game Release (US): Apr 1990

00:00 - Introduction

04:19 - Mechanics

27:29 - Aesthetics

47:37 - Quiz

59:36 - Outro

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