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Nintendo Entertainment System · Shooter
Baby Boomer
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Developer | Color Dreams |
| Publisher | Color Dreams |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 8 |
Developed by Color Dreams, Baby Boomer arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989 as a shooter.
It landed about 4 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1989 include Mother, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse and DuckTales. Among the 33 NES shooters in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.
Color Dreams also made Crystal Mines, Menace Beach and Raid 2020 for the NES.
Baby Boomer supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
What playing Baby Boomer is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Baby Boomer walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Baby Boomer.
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Baby Boomer FAQ
When did Baby Boomer come out on the NES?
Baby Boomer was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989.
Who made Baby Boomer?
It was developed by Color Dreams.
Is Baby Boomer multiplayer?
Yes. Baby Boomer supports up to 2 players.
How long does Baby Boomer take to play?
As a shooter, Baby Boomer typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Baby Boomer on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.