1007 Bolts

About

1007 Bolts is a minimalist survival game where you control a single character caught in a relentless storm of lightning strikes. Your only actions are moving left or right to dodge bolts, with a pause button to reset time when needed. The challenge escalates as the frequency and randomness of attacks increase, forcing quick reflexes and strategic pauses. Each round ends when you’re hit, and progress resets unless you survive long enough to trigger the next phase of divine wrath. The game’s simplicity amplifies its tension. With no complex systems or power-ups, every decision feels high-stakes. Players report it’s deceptively hard, with runs often ending in split-second missteps. Its NES release date in 2015 made it a niche curiosity, but the loop of frustration and brief triumph has earned a cult following. The lack of narrative or visuals keeps focus on the core mechanic, making it a test of patience as much as skill.

Storyline

Now what? Your options are limited. You can beg for mercy or try bargaining with the devil. Maybe standing around in a puddle of your own making is more your style. However, while you're mulling over your choices, you may want to watch your step because today, lightning will strike the same place more than once! Your goal is to simply live until the next day. To avoid being smited, move left or right. Nothing else will work. You do happen to have the power to stop time with the Start button. Survive long enough and the gods will become even more furious!