Cannonball Blitz

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Cannonball Blitz is a 1980s platformer where you navigate vertical levels filled with rolling cannonballs. Your goal is to move from one side to the other while dodging projectiles that bounce unpredictably. Each stage ends with a flag at the top, and you have to time jumps carefully to reach it without getting squashed. The controls are tight but demand quick reflexes, as the cannonballs pick up speed over time. This retro title has gained a cult following among classic gamers for its deceptively simple design. Despite its short 1982 release window, it’s remembered for its punishing difficulty and pixel-perfect physics. Community forums note that later levels require memorizing ball patterns rather than just luck. The stark monochrome visuals and single-screen format keep the focus entirely on the frantic action.