Hudson Soft

100 Man Battle Bomberman

100 Man Battle Bomberman

Android - Released - March 28, 2012

Plenty of Bomberman games have been happy to settle for the tried-and-true "blowing up monsters" gameplay. But when's the last time you saw one that put the "blowing up Bombermen" gameplay fore and centre? ... okay, when's the last time you saw one with nearly one hundred CPU-controlled Bombermen to defeat? Now that's something.

100 Man Battle Bomberman

100 Man Battle Bomberman

Apple iOS - Released - March 28, 2012

Plenty of Bomberman games have been happy to settle for the tried-and-true "blowing up monsters" gameplay. But when's the last time you saw one that put the "blowing up Bombermen" gameplay fore and centre? ... okay, when's the last time you saw one with nearly one hundred CPU-controlled Bombermen to defeat? Now that's something.

16 Shot! Shooting Watch

16 Shot! Shooting Watch

Nintendo DS - Released - June 14, 2010

Challenging fun and excitement in just ten seconds!Back in the 8-bit glory days, Hudson's own "Takahashi Meijin" a.k.a. "Master Higgins," made a splash in the gaming world with his 16 shots per second. Can YOU break his record?Also, there's an analysis feature that breaks down your stats. If you get a high score, you can leave your signature using the Touch Screen. Get your family and friends to compete for some serious rapid-fire fun!

1941: Counter Attack

1941: Counter Attack

PC Engine SuperGrafx - Released - August 23, 1991

1941 Counter Attack is a vertical shooter by Capcom and conversion of the arcade game of the same name originally released in 1990. The action takes place during World War II and depicts Capcom's own fantastic vision of the historic battle between the American and Japanese air forces in the Pacific. The player's mission is rather straightforward - on board a Lockheed P-38 airplane, he must fight his way through six varied stages, take down enemy installations, battleships and other huge rockets on their narrow launching pads. Unlike its predecessors in the series, 1941 Counter Attack traded the trademark and arguably monotonous level design for a more structured and diverse formula. Stages vary from an enemy infested canyon to city landscapes and fortified strongholds. Several powerups can be collected along the way, such as tiny wingmen widening the plane's fire power, or destructive special weapons such as laser beams and side rockets. The main weapon can also be charged up by holding the fire button to discharge a powerful attack. Finally, the plane comes with a small life bar and can be hit three time before being blasted into oblivion - this bar however increases as the game progresses, and is used to release devastating special attacks as well. 1941 Counter Attack also features a two simultaneous player mode.

3-D Bomberman

3-D Bomberman

Sharp X1 - Released - 1984

3-D Bomberman is the second game ever made in the Bomberman series. It is essentially a remake of the original Bomber Man, but from a first-person perspective. It resembles many early "3D Maze" games that manipulated 2D backdrops and sprites to give the illusion of a 3D environment.

3-D Bomberman

3-D Bomberman

Microsoft MSX - Released - 1984

The game is essentially a remake of the original Bomber Man, but from a first-person perspective. It resembles many early "3D Maze" games that manipulated 2D backdrops and sprites to give the illusion of a 3D environment. This change makes it far more difficult for the player to gain situational awareness of the map, the range of bombs, and the position and movement of Barom enemies. Additionally, indestructible walls have been changed to look identical to destructible ones, which might be due to limitations in the graphics engine. Hidden in some walls are bonuses and an exit to the next level. The player gains the most points after eliminating all enemies in a level.

4 Nin Uchi Mahjong

4 Nin Uchi Mahjong

Nintendo Entertainment System - Released - November 2, 1984

4 Nin Uchi Mahjong is a simple mahjong game. It allows players to compete against three computer opponents instead of one. The game is made with a single 16kbyte PROM and 8kbyte CHROM, thus it does not use any special mapper chips.

Adventure Island

Adventure Island

Nintendo Game Boy - Released - February 1, 1992

Master Higgins is back! Help him search through several uncharted islands for the missing Princess Tina! Grab a skateboard and thrash across savage lands filled with spider, cobras, skeletons and more! Crack open monster eggs to free your dinosaur buddies - they'll give you a wild ride! You'll explore the enter of menacing volcanoes, dive deep into subterranean lakes and take to the skies on your quest. But look out for the hungry guardians of the untamed islands - they're waiting to make Master Higgins their next meal! Your search for Princess Tina will be an adventure of a lifetime! * Find hidden eggs for fast shortcuts and bonus items! * Spectacular graphics and excellent game play highlight the action! Can you help Master Higgins save Princess Tina in time?

Adventure Island

Adventure Island

Nintendo Entertainment System - Released - September 12, 1986

You just found out that Princess Leilani was kidnapped by the Evil Witch Doctor and taken to Adventure Island in the South Pacific. You land on Adventure Island without weapons or food. The island is thick with tropical forest, mountains and caves. Hidden on the island are your skateboard, axe, food and other helpful tools you must find by exploring the island. Better find the weapons and food quickly because you will need them to fight the Witch Doctor's spiders, snakes, bats and demons. The Evil Witch Doctor has set lots of traps for you before you can face him one on one. Are you up for the challenge?! Can you live through Adventure Island to save Princess Leilani?!

Adventure Island II: Aliens in Paradise

Adventure Island II: Aliens in Paradise

Nintendo Game Boy - Released - February 1, 1993

Jeannie Jungle has been captured by aliens! She's stranded somewhere on one of eight islands and you, as the somewhat heroic Master Higgins, must find her. But be careful - each island is guarded by an enormous creature that's very hungry! Explore 8 levels Collect items such as: Axes, Skateboards, and boomerangs Enlist the help of the local dinosaurs Save your girlfriend from the menacing aliens Fortunately, you have a little help. There are five kinds of friendly dinosaurs waiting to give you a lift. They're stuck in eggs that you'll need to crack open! Hidden eggs are scattered all over the islands. By finding and breaking them open, you might get a bonus, or even a secret way to the next island! Just don't eat the eggplant... So hop on one of your dinosaur pals, and ride your way to Jeannie's rescue!

Adventure Island: The Beginning

Adventure Island: The Beginning

Nintendo Wii - Released - April 7, 2009

Master Higgins, the skateboard-riding, grass skirt-wearing hero, is back for more classic platforming action! ADVENTURE ISLAND: The Beginning comes to the Wii console with exciting new skills and elements! Learn how to use new skills while exploring Adventure Island from coast to coast. Search for Golden Melons hidden throughout the stages and minigames. When obtaining Golden Melons, you'll be able to purchase various items to help you on your adventure. Items purchased will increase your attack power or enable you to reach places you couldn't get to before. Fulfill certain requirements while playing in any of the modes to achieve a Master Higgins Feat. You will be awarded a Master Higgins costume for doing so.

Adventures of Dino Riki

Adventures of Dino Riki

Nintendo Entertainment System - Released - February 10, 1987

In prehistoric times, where ancient dinosaur creatures ruled, the adventures of Dino-Riki began. A courageous and intelligent young man, Dino-Riki, is determined to establish mankind's future in this violent age. Dino-Riki must explore and fight his way through deserts filled with quicksand, sinking lotus swamps, dark caverns and deep canyons. As Dino-Riki begins his adventure, he is armed with a shooting weapon that will change and progress from rocks to axes, from axes to boomerangs, from boomerangs to fiery torches, by collecting special items. There are many hidden items that will help Dino-Riki to increase his strength, life, fly like an eagle, one that will change Dino-Riki to "Macho-Riki", the ancient warrior, and many more. Dino-Riki will need all the ancient knowledge and items he can find before facing the dinosaur bosses: Tyrannosaurus, Pteranodon, Monster Fly and Giant Cobra.

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West

Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Released - August 30, 1994

The Mousekewitz family has been lured out west by the dastardly Cat R. Waul. He plans to round up all the mice in one place and turn them all into mouseburgers. Fievel and you are their only hope. Mosey on down through five challenging stages along with Fievel on a wild west adventure to rescue his family. So buckle up your six shooter, you're the only hope to help Fievel save his family.

Atama no taisou

Atama no taisou

Sharp X1 - Released - 1983

Long before Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training, there was the Atama no taisō (Brain gymnastics) series. Made up of three miniature games, the X1 version purports to train your abilities of reaction, memorisation and spatial thinking. Limit 0.x s is a reaction game where you are presented with sixteen panels where a heart symbol appears at random intervals, upon which you must press a key before it disappears. Sometimes, a human figure appears instead, whereupon you mustn't press that key. Score is awarded according to how fast you press the key, with bonus scores if you mark rows or columns of panels. Box 26 is a memory game where you must find the letters of the alphabet between 26 boxes in the correct order by moving a little human figure around the screen. The time limit is 300 seconds. Block 888 presents a cube made up of 8 x 8 x 8 transparent blocks (512 in total), viewed from three axes. Some blocks are blue, and you must count those blocks.

Atomic Punk

Atomic Punk

Nintendo Game Boy - Released - August 31, 1990

Rebel With A Cause - 3 Action-Packed Games in 1! Game 1: As Atomic Punk, rescue your friends from the invading Nukies. They're being held hostage in the nearby nuclear factories. Only AtomicPunk the son of Bomberman has the power and weapons to save them. Game 2: Bomberman comes out of retirement to blast the Nukies out of Atomica. They're determined to drain the planet's energy unless he can stop 'em. Unleash massive forces as the original Bomberman! Game 3: Challenge your friends to an Atomic Punk showdown. Just hook up two Game Boys with a Game Link cable and watch the sparks fly! Find out who's the most explosive kid in town! - Buy or sell items for gold or raw power! - Explosive action in the palm of your hand!

Bakushou Yoshimoto Shinkigeki

Bakushou Yoshimoto Shinkigeki

NEC TurboGrafx-CD - Released - January 3, 1994

The game is based on the comedy TV show Yoshimoto no Shinkigeki, which in its turn is based on a theatrical comedy show popular in Osaka and its surroundings. The game stars characters that either look like the actors from the TV show and/or resemble characters played by them. The show consists of short episodes which are depictions of comical situations, and are not related to each other story-wise. Same can be applied to the game: there is no real story, just a stretch of hilarious and intentionally impossible situations the protagonists find themselves in. The setting is deliberately nonsensical, with the locations ranging from typical Japanese suburbs to ancient Japan, town in the American Old West, North Pole, etc. Scenarios are full of anachronisms: for example, one of the protagonists is sent in a space rocket to outer space from a desert near an Old West town, bumps into a planet, and falls back without taking any damage.

Battle Ace

Battle Ace

PC Engine SuperGrafx - Released - November 30, 1989

Battle Ace is an action-oriented flight game in a first-person perspective. The player mans a space ship, including a radar which shows enemies, and the goal is to reach the end of each level where an end boss waits. As usually, the main occupation is to blast a lot of aliens which approach the player. The available weapons are bombs and a machine gun, both unlimited. Getting hit is a bad idea because it results in death. The player has three lives which can be raised by scoring 20.000 points.

Battle Heat!

Battle Heat!

NEC PC-FX - Released - December 23, 1994

In a desolate and cruel world, two clans are fighting for domination: the noble Republic of Kriph, led by the warrior Kai, and the evil Holy Dark Empire, led by Alamis and the mysterious armored Götz von Dark. The player can choose to play as any of the good and evil characters (four for each clan) - but it is only possible to fight warriors of the opposing party. Battle Heat!'s biggest innovation as a fighting game is the fact that every single move is viewed as a full-motion anime-style sequence. Each of the controller's buttons is assigned to a specific move (including jumping), and the moment the player presses it, it triggers the movie. The game features many different movies, including specific ones when, for example, a character is kicked down and immediately reacts with an attack of his own. It is possible to play the game in a tournament mode (for Republic of Kriph only), or choose a free battle, which also makes it possible to play as the bad guys.

Battle Lode Runner

Battle Lode Runner

NEC TurboGrafx-16 - Released - February 10, 1993

Originally released only in Japan on the PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16), Battle Lode Runner is a sequel to Lode Runner and its major draw is a 5 player mode. Players move around several platforms collecting gold. Various enemies inhabit the levels, and the player, armed with a drill, attempts to drill holes to capture the enemies. Unfortunately, this does not defeat the enemies, only disables them for a short time. After a few seconds, the enemies respawn and resume their chase of the player. The five-player option was new to any incarnation of Lode Runner, and operates in a very similar manner to Bomberman, except with hole drilling instead of bombing.

Beast Shooter: Mezase Beast King

Beast Shooter: Mezase Beast King

Nintendo Game Boy Advance - Released - October 31, 2002

Beast Shooter: Mezase Beast King is an Action game, developed by Hudson and published by Konami, which was released in Japan in 2002.

Beyblade: Metal Fusion: Battle Fortress

Beyblade: Metal Fusion: Battle Fortress

Nintendo Wii - Released - November 9, 2010

The Bladers have returned for a shot at the World Beyblading Championships. The action is hotter than ever with each team bringing their enhanced spinning Beyblades to battle. Beybladers customize their Beyblades with different parts for winning strategies with offense and defensive abilities. In addition, each Beyblade is equipped with special attacks to fight with making no battle the same! Execute the Special Attack to inflict enormous damage to your opponent! Become the No.1 Beyblader by utilizing customization and special attacks!

Bikkuriman Daijikai

Bikkuriman Daijikai

NEC TurboGrafx-CD - Released - December 23, 1988

Based on a manga/anime character, Bikkuri Man Daijikai is less a game, more an encyclopedia of information. You start off with a map screen, and upon selecting the first location, you are presented with the standard information screen which consists of an image, character information (all in Japanese of course), a book to flick to the next image and a couple of other options. Clicking on the image or on its icon beneath it can bring up more characters to look at, and sometimes clicking on a part of the image brings up a description of that part. At various times a quiz screen will appear and you'll have to answer a question to proceed. As you progress, the amulet on the right will gradually build up and selecting this takes you to another screen with bonus pictures.

Bill Laimbeer's Combat Basketball

Bill Laimbeer's Combat Basketball

Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Released - November 1, 1991

The game predicts a science-fiction version of the year 2030 in which there are only robot basketball players (excluding Bill Laimbeer). Basketball teams play in gruelling league matches where new players are bought and sold. Within this future, basketball uses a dedicated robot to perform the toss up at the start of each match as referees had been fired by Bill Laimbeer sometime prior to the year 2030. As a result, players now wear armor to their games and weapons are thrown from the audience.

Binary Land

Binary Land

Nintendo Entertainment System - Released - December 19, 1985

In this game, you have to guide two penguins, one male and one female, through top-down vertical levels. The penguins are in love with each other and must be re-united! The penguins start on opposite sides, separated by walls, bricks, and other obstacles. You take control of one of the penguins. The other makes exactly the same movements as you, but in the opposite direction. So if for example you see an enemy to the left of the penguin you are not controlling, you have to fire to the right in order to hit it. You have to reach the top of the level in such a way that the two penguins will arrive at the top square at the same time, coming from opposite sides. Enemies such as spiders will put web on your way or attack you. You can kill them for points. There are various power-ups that appear randomly on the levels. You should also be careful not to run out of time.

Binary Land

Binary Land

Microsoft MSX - Released - 1984

In the Famicom version of the game, players have to unite two penguins, Gurin (male) and Malon (female), who are in love. The MSX version features a human boy and a human girl; gameplay remains identical to the Famicom version. Players control Malon and Gurin simultaneously; with a timer adding to the difficulty. These penguins move in mirror images of each other. The game features many different stages. After completing the 17th stage, players have to start over again on stage 1. "Je te veux" by Erik Satie is the background music in the game during the levels. Upon uniting the two penguins, Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" is played.

Blazing Lazers

Blazing Lazers

Arcade - Released - 1989

A vertical scrolling SHMUP created by Hudson Soft using PC-Engine based arcade software using a JAMMA interface for the PC-Engine that was created with NEC's blessings.

Blazing Lazers

Blazing Lazers

NEC TurboGrafx-16 - Released - July 7, 1989

Seated at the helm of 80 tons of awesome firepower-a Gunhead Star Fighter-you've just run into the ruthless Dark Squadron. Dangerously close to the Earth, they threaten to destroy the world with 8 Super Weapons. Only you and your Star Fighter's blazing lazers and bombs stand between them and certain destruction. Plan your strategy and power up with the 8 diffrent enhancements that appear-you'll need more than straight shooting to fight your way out of this one!

Blender Bros.

Blender Bros.

Nintendo Game Boy Advance - Released - April 15, 2002

Leap into the future as Blender, leader of the Cosmo Keepers, and use his super long ears to grab items, fight and fly. Clear multiple levels on different worlds, collect Mini Bros., use their power-ups and defeat the Zooligans! 20 Mini Bros. to find, collect and trade, 7 different planets with unique environments and surprises, 3 mini games allow up to 4 players to compete using the Game Link Cable.

Bloody Roar

Bloody Roar

Sony Playstation - Released - October 31, 1997

BLOODY ROAR pits eight fighters with unique "Spirit Animals" against each other. Don't just beat your opponents; pummel them into the ground by using combo after combo, or transforming into the character's "Spirit Animal," which might be a killer rabbit, gorilla, fox, or something else, entirely. See the moment of victory with instant replays that show the blow that put the loser down for good. Every fighter is involved in the tournament for his or her own reasons, and you can play as each of the characters to learn those reasons. With all of the action in BLOODY ROAR, the beast in you just might come out.

Bloody Roar 4

Bloody Roar 4

Sony Playstation 2 - Released - November 11, 2003

During the XGC (X-Genome Code) Incident one year ago, riots raged over the earth by beasts that did not show the XCG, and all over the country small earthquakes shook the land. The cause was unknown, but as the Crest Incident came to an end and the rioting and earthquakes subsided, people began to claim that all was due to the influence of the Stone Seal. Although the Stone Seal has been locked away, the rioting and earthquakes have returned. This time, the incidents are on a larger scale than those of a year ago. What could be behind it all? Bloody Roar 4 is the last title in the series, and is once again a full-3D fighting game featuring the series' trademark transformation abilities. Unlike previous titles in the series, the beast gauge now acts as its own health bar; if a character's health gauge is depleted, they will automatically transform. The game features 18 playable fighters and a variety of game modes, including standard arcade, versus, time-attack, training, and survival modes. Of special mention is the career mode, in which fighting battles will earn so-called "DNA points," which can be spent on abilities and equipment to customize a character for use in other modes.

Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Dassutsu! Hajike Royale

Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo Dassutsu! Hajike Royale

Nintendo GameCube - Released - March 17, 2005

Boboboubo Boubobo Dassutsu! Hajike Royale is an Action game, published by Hudson, which was released in Japan in 2005.

Boboboubo Boubobo: 9 Kiwame Senshi Gyagu Yuugou

Boboboubo Boubobo: 9 Kiwame Senshi Gyagu Yuugou

Nintendo Game Boy Advance - Released - March 25, 2004

Boboboubo Boubobo: 9 Kiwame Senshi Gyagu Yuugou is a Role-Playing game, published by Hudson, which was released in Japan in 2004.

Boboboubo Boubobo: Bakutou Hajike Taisen

Boboboubo Boubobo: Bakutou Hajike Taisen

Nintendo Game Boy Advance - Released - September 9, 2004

Boboboubo Boubobo: Bakutou Hajike Taisen is an Action game, published by Hudson, which was released in Japan in 2004.

Boboboubo Boubobo: Ougi 87.5 Bakuretsu Hanage Shinken

Boboboubo Boubobo: Ougi 87.5 Bakuretsu Hanage Shinken

Nintendo Game Boy Advance - Released - December 19, 2002

The story is mostly just a retelling of the manga up to the battle with Gunkan, but with the addition of a few new boss characters.

Bomber King

Bomber King

Microsoft MSX - Released - 1988

RoboWarrior takes place on an alien planet called Altile. The player operates a cyborg named ZED (Z-type Earth Defence). In the game, ZED raids Altile to fight the Xantho empire and destroy its leader, Xur. ZED deploys bombs to clear a path through rocks, walls, and forests, while killing enemies and collecting items. Some gameplay elements resemble those of Bomberman (1983). RoboWarrior comprises five level formats. In one, the player must obtain a key before the time limit expires. In another, the key is unavailable until the player acquires a crystal or chalice. Some levels are cast in darkness, rendering obstructions invisible unless the player has a lit lamp. Still other levels are mazes in which a player must find and blast-through weak points in walls to proceed. Periodically, a player engages a boss level.

Bomber Man

Bomber Man

Sharp X1 - Released - 1983

The first title in the Bomberman series introduces the gameplay concept the series is known for, but otherwise bears little resemblance to the later, more famous entries, with series mascot the White Bomberman nowhere in sight. The game includes 20 single-screen levels. Each consists of a regular grid of indestructible walls, randomly placed destructible walls, and enemies (Floaters) moving between them. The goal of the Bomberman is to kill all Floaters present in order to advance to the next stage. There is only one Floater in the first level, but their numbers rise in later stages. To destroy them, Bomberman can drop a bomb at the push of a button, which goes off after a few seconds, hopefully vanquishing an enemy and not himself. If a bomb destroys a wall, hidden items may be revealed, including a treasure chest to be collected for bonus points. The Floaters change between various states indicated by their color, with some states netting higher score for their destruction then others. When they turn red, they follow Bomberman around, which can be used to lure them into strategically placed bombs. Some levels add an extra twist by making Bomberman drop his bombs automatically instead of manually.

Bomber Man

Bomber Man

Fujitsu FM-7 - Released - 1983

Bomberman is an arcade-style maze-based video game developed by Hudson Soft. The original home computer game Bomber Man was released in July 1983 for the Fujitsu FM-7 in Japan.

Bomber Man

Bomber Man

NEC PC-8801 - Released - 1983

Bomber Man is a video game developed by Hudson Soft. It was the first Bomberman game to be created. The player controls Bomber Man with the arrow keys. Bomber Man moves half of a tile space with every step. The map is comprised of a grid of hard blocks with soft blocks scattered throughout. Bombs can be placed with the Space key. The goal of the game is to destroy all the enemies with explosions to progress to the next stage. The game is ostensibly endless. In each stage, a bonus item is contained within a random soft block. Collecting the bonus item will increase the game score. Bonuses include a Coke can, cocktail, penny-farthing bicycle, sack of gold, treasure chest, and other various affects. Another soft block in each stage contains an exit. Touching the exit will restart the current stage. If either an exit or a bonus is hit with an explosion, it will be destroyed and will release four more enemy characters, which also must be defeated to progress. The player begins with three lives; extra lives cannot be gained through gameplay.

Bomber Man

Bomber Man

Microsoft MSX - Released - 1983

The first title in the Bomberman series, released as Eric and the Floaters in the UK, introduces the gameplay concept the series is known for, but otherwise bears little resemblance to the later, more famous entries, with series mascot the White Bomberman nowhere in sight. The game includes 20 single-screen levels. Each consists of a regular grid of indestructible walls, randomly placed destructible walls, and enemies (Floaters) moving between them. The goal of the Bomberman (or Eric in the UK version) is to kill all Floaters present in order to advance to the next stage. There is only one Floater in the first level, but their numbers rise in later stages. To destroy them, Bomberman can drop a bomb at the push of a button, which goes off after a few seconds, hopefully vanquishing an enemy and not himself. If a bomb destroys a wall, hidden items may be revealed, including a treasure chest to be collected for bonus points. The Floaters change between various states indicated by their color, with some states netting higher score for their destruction then others. When they turn red, they follow Bomberman around, which can be used to lure them into strategically placed bombs. Some levels add an extra twist by making Bomberman drop his bombs automatically instead of manually.

Bomber Man GB

Bomber Man GB

Nintendo Game Boy - Released - August 10, 1994

This is a Japan only release, not to be confused with the USA release Bomberman GB, which is a different game. In the one player game, you are placed in an arena with a dark Bomberman for a best-two-out-of-three round. You must, using your bombs, blow him up without getting blown up yourself. After you beat him, the process repeats with two Bombermen then three Bombermen. After you beat the three Bombermen in two out of three rounds, you must beat a boss character to move on. When playing the rounds, you can find power-ups to increase the blast size, allow more than one bomb on the screen and, temporarily, make you invincible. When you beat the bosses, you gain things like the ability to kick a bomb away, run faster, ram enemies, etc. In a multi-player game, two to four players do their best to blow each other up. Multi-player is done with the Super Game Boy on a SNES. More than two players is only possible with a multitap. This game was released in the U.S. as Wario Blast, with some changes. The animated opening was removed and, of course, Wario was added.

Bomberman

Bomberman

MS-DOS - Released - September 7, 1990

The black spaceman kidnapped Bomberman's beloved and brought her to his chambers in the castle, far beyond his reach, over the rivers, forest and mountains. Bomberman's job is to save her, battling the sea of the enemies, with only bombs at his disposal. The range of Bomberman's bomb explosions can be upgraded with time, but if he dies, the range resets back to the minimum range and Bomberman loses his previous skills. Some updates can make Bomberman walk through the walls, increase his speed, and give him some other assets to aid him in his quest to save the woman he loves. This top-down action-arcade game consists of nine levels per stage, each tougher than the other, and each final one consisting of the boss that will have to be dealt with. Bomberman can move horizontally and vertically and lay down bombs behind him, thus evaporating the enemies, but beware: Bomberman can block himself with his own bomb, and thus become a victim of his own bomb.

Bomberman

Nintendo Famicom Disk System - Released - April 24, 1990

Our hero, Bomberman, worked in a bomb factory located in an underground labyrinth. He grew very bored making bombs day in and day out. One day, he learned of a rumor that stated if a robot could ever escape the labyrinth and reach the surface of the world, his wish would be granted and he would become human. Bomberman is determined to find out if this rumor is true. Based on an earlier MSX game of the same name, Hudson Soft dramatically improved the game for its Famicom release by adding a number of enemies, horizontally scrolling stages, and the power-ups that make keeping Bomberman alive so worthwhile. But they also made the first steps in shaping the Bomberman character that we know and recognize today. The sprite used for Bomberman actually came from an enemy sprite used in Hudson Soft's very successful Famicom conversion of Lode Runner. One of the robotic enemies that chased the Lode Runner hero learned that he might become human if he can climb fifty underground floors to escape from his plant and reach the surface of the world. The only weapon at Bomberman's disposal, of course, are bombs.

Bomberman

Bomberman

Nintendo DS - Released - June 21, 2005

One Big Bomberman Blast! Battle with friends! Battle it out with eight friends wirelessly, using only one Game Card! Blow your mind! 100 puzzle-filled stages explode across two screens, adding crafty new ways to surprise opponents. Shout it out! Use your voice to set off bombs and taunt friends over the new DS microphone. • Multiplayer action: Eight players can battle it out Bomberman-style via wireless LAN connection. • Single-Card Play match-up: Ensures friends will be able to get in on the multiplayer action. • 100 stages: Bomberman will challenge even the most die-hard Bomberman and puzzle game fans with 100 stages to test their gaming reflexes and strategic minds. • Dual-screen action: Bomberman creates massive mazes by utilizing the unique dual-screen capabilities of the DS. • Sound recognition: Bomberman supports the DS microphone, allowing players to call out battle commands to their Bomberman. • Touch-Screen functionality: Players will be able to control power-up items via the Touch Screen.

Bomberman

Bomberman

Sony PSP - Released - September 12, 2006

Bomberman arrives on the PSP with nostalgic gameplay and a new twist for the next generation of wireless, mobile gaming. An ominous black shadow is creeping towards Bomberman's planet, and sudden attacks by a mysterious robot army have brain-washed the inhabitants of surrounding planets, causing mass chaos. Bomberman must embark on a new adventure through the galaxy to restore peace and order. Normal Mode: the latest Bomberman complete with a new story and 100 levels featuring a new Item Stock system allowing for the collection and strategic use of more items. Classic Mode: based on original classic Bomberman featuring over 50 different levels. Multiplayer Battle Mode: up to 4 players can fight for survival in a variety of highly customizable games across 20 different stages via wireless ad hoc mode. Game Sharing: Up to 4 players can battle from 1 UMD game disc.

Bomberman

Bomberman

NEC TurboGrafx-16 - Released - December 7, 1990

It's the ultimate blast for up to 5 players! You're Bomberman, battling in a maze, blowing the walls and each other to bits. There's danger around every corner. Destruction behind every wall. And 8 worlds of enemies to waste all of you! So plan your moves and fire up your fuse...only one of you gets out alive! And now, with the TurboExpress Communication Link, explosive two player competitions goes right along with you. The action will blow you away!

Bomberman

Bomberman

Nintendo Entertainment System - Released - December 20, 1985

Originally released in 1983 for personal computers MSX in Japan, Bomberman returns reinvented and improved in 1985 for American region, to the Nintendo Entertainment System console. Bomberman is a robot engaged in the production of bombs. Like his fellow robots, he had been put to work in an underground compound at the center of the Earth. Bomberman found it to be an unbearably dreadful existence. One day he learned that any robot escaping from the center of the Earth and able to make it to the surface will become human. Bomberman jumped at the opportunity. Alerted to Bomberman's betrayal, large numbers of enemy characters were sent out in pursuit. Bomberman can only rely on bombs of his own production for his defense. Once there, will he really become human?

Bomberman

Bomberman

Nokia N-Gage - Released - July 23, 2004

Bomberman closely follows the series' original formula and has a technical presentation similar to the 16bit-versions. The player controls Bomberman and views the non-scrolling playfield from a top-down perspective. Besides the player character, there are three important other elements on the field: non-destructible blocks, destructible blocks and enemies which kill Bomberman when they touch him. The player can lay bombs which explode after a few seconds and destroy blocks and enemies in a certain blast radius. While the goal is to kill all enemies within a time limit, Bomberman will also find power-ups which improve his abilities. Besides single-player (eight worlds with four levels plus one boss stage each) there are also five multiplayer maps where two players can fight each other.

Bomberman

Bomberman

Android - Released - November 5, 2014

A lightweight free-to-play battle game, offering only a 4-player battle mode. In addition to CPU-vs. and local multi-player, it includes the Bomber Coliseum, a new single-player mode wherein you fight up to 25, 50 or 100 foes!

Bomberman

Bomberman

Apple iOS - November 5, 2014

A lightweight free-to-play battle game, offering only a 4-player battle mode. In addition to CPU-vs. and local multi-player, it includes the Bomber Coliseum, a new single-player mode wherein you fight up to 25, 50 or 100 foes!

Bomberman 2

Bomberman 2

Nintendo DS - Released - February 13, 2009

Bomberman 2 marks the welcome return of Hudson Soft’s evergreen bomb-toting hero and will sees the popular franchise undergoing a visual make-over and a wealth of new elements to the gameplay. While the familiar basis of laying bombs to eradicate patrolling foes remains intact, Hudson Soft has expanded it across a more open format, creating a deeper title that maintains the addictive nature the series is famed for. A more open play area contributes greatly to the action, and the player is now charged with completing set missions within the ever-decreasing time limit. These include simple tasks such as destroying a set number of blocks within a short time frame, through to escaping from a level or blowing up specific energy cores. Multiple bombs and a wealth of power-ups can also be collected, while the series’ huge bosses make a welcome return – testing the player’s accuracy and use of timed detonations. Bomberman 2 can also be customized, with players able to change the main hero’s appearance and capabilities as new items become available, with over 160,000 possible additions on offer. Likewise, the series’ famed multiplayer aspect has been enhanced, with the new game enjoying a four-player Versus mode via either the Wi-Fi connection, while up to eight can compete via the Wireless service.

Bomberman 64

Bomberman 64

Nintendo 64 - Released - September 26, 1997

The evil Altair is using the Omni Cube to drain the energy from Planet Bomber. With the aid of a mysterious helper, you must defeat Altair, and restore peace to Planet Bomber. In the Adventure mode, guide Bomberman through 24 areas of perilous conflict. Battle Altair's sinister allies, destroy their bases and put an end to the insane attack. The multi-player Battle mode offers endless hours of explosive action. Use the standard Bomberman character or create a custom one and save it to an N64 Controller Pak.

Bomberman 64: The Second Attack!

Bomberman 64: The Second Attack!

Nintendo 64 - Released - December 3, 1999

In The Second Attack, Bomberman finds a mysterious egg while celebrating his victory over Altair and Sirius on a hot spring planet and decides to take it with him while exploring space in his ship. One day, however, Bomberman's ship gets sucked into a black hole, and he wakes up to find himself in a jail. While in jail, the egg suddenly begins to hatch. The creature inside turns out to be a charabom named Pommy. With the help of Pommy, Bomberman is able to escape. Bomberman learns there are some elemental crystals being collected by the evil Rukifellth, and the Astral Knights, that hold the current crystals. They are missing the fire crystal which Bomberman has. It's up to Bomberman and Pommy to stop the new evil and retrieve the crystals. Along the way, he meets Lilith, a girl apparently working toward the same goal he is. He meets her on many occasions. Little does Bomberman know that one of the knights is none other than Regulus (now under the name Bulzeeb), who still hasn't forgotten their last battle and his vow to settle their differences once and for all.

Bomberman '93

Bomberman '93

NEC TurboGrafx-16 - Released - December 11, 1992

Tension, strategy, action, excitement - Bomberman's back! You can now battle against up to four computer-controlled maniacs by yourself for the ultimate five bomberman mode. Choose from seven exciting new stages with loads of new power-up items like werps, conveyer belts, revolving doors and even kicking bombs! Or for portable thrills, go head-to-head against a friend using TurboExpress for non-stop action. The best competitive game is back, and it's more intense than ever!

Bomberman '93 Special

Bomberman '93 Special

NEC TurboGrafx-16 - Released - 1993

Bomberman '94

Bomberman '94

NEC TurboGrafx-16 - Released - December 10, 1993

The inhabitants of Planet Bomber lived in peace, protected by five spirits, until the evil Bagulaa and his Robot Army approached via an artificial comet. The Spirit Pictures, the source of the spirits' magical power, were destroyed, splitting Planet Bomber into five pieces. Bomberman must reassemble the Spirit Pictures in each area in order to restore Planet Bomber to the way it was, all the while defeating the Robot Army. This time, Bomberman's companion Louie can provide a helping hand.

Bomberman '94 Special Version

Bomberman '94 Special Version

NEC TurboGrafx-CD - Unreleased - 1993

Bomberman '94 Special Version was a limited edition game with approximately 10,000 copies produced and only given away through Hudson's newsletter and at one of their caravan tournament site, apparently. It's just Bomberman '94's Battle Game with only one character available and only one stage available

Bomberman Blast

Bomberman Blast

Nintendo Wii - Released - September 29, 2008

Look out for Bomberman Blast! There's 8-person online multiplayer and you can even use your Mii as a Bomberman! A brand new addition to the Bomberman series is available on WiiWare! Up to eight players can battle online simultaneously via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection! Simple controls make this a great game for family and friends to enjoy at anytime! New items can be triggered by shaking the Wii Remote controller for excitement never before experienced in a Bomberman title! You can even take the intensity up another notch by adding your own Mii caricatures to the mix! Battle results can be recorded on Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Ranking, so see how you stack up against others around the globe! This title will prove to be a blast for everyone--from those who've never touched a Bomberman game, to the Bomberman masters! Bomberman Blast was released both as a downloadable title, and a (Japan only) retail release. The WiiWare version only contains the traditional Bomberman battle mode, while the retail release also contains a story mode and other additional features. The game's battle mode features eight-player, worldwide online play with rankings, and players with the retail and WiiWare versions of the game are able to compete against each other. 10 battle stages are included with the WiiWare version, while the retail release includes an extra 2 stages, for a total of 12. Eight-player battle mode is supported by having four players using GameCube controllers and four players using Wii remotes.

Bomberman Blitz

Bomberman Blitz

Nintendo DS - Released - November 6, 2009

Bomberman makes his debut downloadable appearance on DSiWare with Bomberman Blitz! Experience the classic Bomberman multiplayer experience with 8 player local and online multiplayer through Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Hone your skills and learn the maps and when ready, take the battle online! Change multiple map and item preferences for tons of customization options to battle it out. Delivering unparalleled multiplayer gaming excitement, Bomberman Blitz gives everyone who picks up the Nintendo DSi system the addictive fun of Bomberman, anytime, anywhere! Bring friends!

Bomberman Collection

Bomberman Collection

Windows - Released - December 19, 2002

The first of two Bomberman Collection compilations for the PC, this compiles the first two PC Engine games and the first PlayStation game onto one disc: -Bomberman (PC Engine) -Bomberman '93 (PC Engine) -Bomberman World (PlayStation) The games play identically to their original releases; the only addition is the ability to configure the player controls for each game.

Bomberman Collection

Bomberman Collection

Nintendo Game Boy - Released - July 21, 1996

Bomberman Collection is a compilation of the first three Game Boy Bomberman titles on a single cartridge: Bomber Boy, Bomberman GB & Bomberman GB 2.

Bomberman GB

Bomberman GB

Nintendo Game Boy - Released - August 10, 1995

A Bomberman named Indy Bomber sets out on a long journey to uncover a legendary treasure called the Ring of Wishes. He discovers a scripture and begins reading it, but soon falls into a trap in the floor and ends up in a cave. Now he must find hs way out of the cave and find the Ring of Wishes!

Bomberman GB 3

Bomberman GB 3

Nintendo Game Boy - Released - December 20, 1996

The 11th planet of Bomber Nebula, named Owen, faces a sudden earthquake. Deep within its underground, the terrible Evil Bomber had been trapped for ages. He finally rises to power and steals the Bomber Capsules from Bomberman. Bomberman and his friends then vow to take back the Capsules and defeat Evil Bomber... This game was only released in Japan. It is the last game in the Bomberman GB trilogy and features the appearance of a few new characters like Cutie Bomber.

Bomberman Generation

Bomberman Generation

Nintendo GameCube - Released - June 3, 2002

Bomberman returns with a new cel-shaded 3D look. The same storyline applies, however. Bomberman has been given the task of taking back a powerful element of magic, and protecting it from the hands of evil. To do so, he must use his bombing abilites to blast his way through mazes filled with crazy enemies and hidden secrets. There are 5 worlds in all, each with 16 levels to complete. And after completing cetain objectives and picking up items, Bomberman will learn new techniques and abilities to improve his range with his bombs or use new weapons. Also included is a 4 player classic bomberman multi-player modes. Unlike the adventure mode, all of the multi-player modes are set in the original 2D, top down style perspective. The last man standing wins in most rounds, with the added twist of other enemies on screen and timed battles.

Bomberman Hero

Bomberman Hero

Nintendo 64 - Released - April 30, 1998

Bomberman's latest adventure takes him across the galaxy! Princess Millian has been kidnapped by the evil Garaden Empire and it's up to Bomberman to save the day. Travel through worlds of ice, fire and water. Use new abilities and get help from friends like Louie the rabbit and Pibol the robot. New vehicles like the Bomber Copter and Bomber Marine will come in handy in your quest to save the Princess and free the universe once again!

Bomberman Hero

Nintendo Wii - Released - March 7, 2011

Everyone's childhood hero Bomberman returns in his own full-on action game! One day, out of nowhere, a spaceship crash-landed on Planet Bomber! Journeying to the Peace Mountains to investigate, Bomberman encountered Pibot, the dazed robot pilot. According to Pibot, the evil Garaden Empire had attacked Primus Star - and kidnapped Princess Millian from Pibot's escape ship! Hearing this, Bomberman vows to save the princess, even if he has to travel the length of the galaxy to do it! Bomberman is equipped with an infinite supply of bombs, and can count on a variety of upgrades to aid him in his quest. His search for the princess takes him to 5 exciting planets, reuniting him with his old friend Louie and uncovering all-new items. Fly, swim, shoot and bomb your way through the galaxy and save Princess Millian!

Bomberman II

Bomberman II

Nintendo Entertainment System - Released - June 28, 1991

Explosive action spotlights this riveting game of split-second timing and really short fuses! Bomberman's back - this time with new power-up items that enhance this classic seek-and-destroy adventure! It's all-out fun for the whole family as you hunt monsters (or each other) in a non-stop bomb-dropping frenzy! The one-player mode has over 50 levels of intense gameplay! Find the right strategy and blow the mangy critters to smithereens! You can also take on one or two of your friends in heated competition to see who among you can earn the title of Supreme Bomberman! Secret Bonus Rounds add mega-points and extra lives to your score! Uncover hidden bonus items for super bombs and fantastic firepower!

Bomberman Jetters

Bomberman Jetters

Nintendo Game Boy Advance - Released - October 24, 2002

Bomberman Jetters is an action RPG that could be considered the spiritual successor to Bomberman Tournament. The Hige Hige Bandits are at it again as they set out to destroy Planet Bomber by crashing an artificial world called Dark Star into it. Bomberman must destroy the four powerful engines of Dark Star before it's too late. On your new adventure, you can switch control between Bomberman and Max and develop Charaboms with special abilities that grow stronger as the Charabom evolves. Up to four players can go head-to-head in multiplayer games, including new minigames.

Bomberman Jetters

Bomberman Jetters

Nintendo GameCube - Released - March 10, 2004

Mujoe and The Hige Hige Bandits, sick and tired of Bomberman repeatedly stopping their plans at galactic conquest, enact a plan to do away with him and his kind forever; Dark Star, Mujoe's artificial comet, would be used and hurled straight into Bomberman's home world, Planet Bomber. The resulting collision would completely obliterate the planet and all who were still on it. Dark Star will hit the planet in under 24 hours, so Bomberman and Max are sent out to deactivate the huge engines propelling the comet through space, thereby disabling its flight-plan and again thwarting the Hige Hige Bandits.

Bomberman Jetters: Game Collection

Bomberman Jetters: Game Collection

Nintendo Game Boy Advance - Released - October 16, 2003

A game based on the Bomberman Jetters anime. Includes a pinball game, a collection of Bomberman Land-esqe minigames, and the franchise's famous Battle Mode.

Bomberman Land

Bomberman Land

Nintendo Wii - Released - January 30, 2008

Bombermand Land is a revamped continuation of the Bomberman series. There is a single-player Story Mode where the player travels through the Bomberman universe in order to bring peace to it once again by solving puzzles, defeating enemies and collecting power-ups and weapons to defeat them. There are 40 different single-player minigames and 5 multiplayer games to choose from, ranging from skiing, skateboarding, laser ball, archery among many others. There is also the classic Bomberman which can also allow up to four human opponents in six different battle modes to compete in: Normal, Points, Stars, Crown, All-Out and Wii (which uses the Wii Remote to throw bombs, an exclusive mode for the Wii)

Bomberman Land

Bomberman Land

Sony Playstation - Released - December 21, 2000

The familiar "Bomberman", making it the theme park full of attractions and fun! Kimi to listen a lot of fantastic attractions. I have a regular battle of course is also available. There also four-frame comic, with lots of content. Since up to four people can play and enjoy competing with friends. The player take a trip to Bomberman Land, a theme park where all the fun is at. As soon as he arrives he will notice that the park is full of activities & attractions (mini games) and that it will take a lot of time to unlock all the mysteries. The game features tons of mini games, there is even the classic Bomberman game, the main goal is to find all the stamps that the park has. The mini games are of all kind: a memory game (in which a telephone number is dialed and the player has to remember it), a maths game, a bomberman game, a jigsaw puzzle game, a pang style mini game, etc.

Bomberman Land Touch!

Bomberman Land Touch!

Nintendo DS - Released - November 8, 2006

Packed with explosive excitement! In the Story Mode, explore Bomber Island while solving unique puzzles, chatting with rival characters, and engaging in 36 different one-to-four-player "attractions" with action, racing, sports and other themes. In Attraction Mode, enjoy any of the attractions you’ve unlocked in the Story Mode. In the Battle Mode, play classic multiplayer Bomberman with two to eight players via wireless single card or multi-card play, or two to four players via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. • Touch screen controls • Colorful cast of characters • Up to 8-player wireless single-card play • A 15-hour Story Mode, 36 stages in the Attraction Mode and 20 stages in the Battle Mode

Bomberman Land Touch! 2

Bomberman Land Touch! 2

Nintendo DS - Released - January 29, 2008

Adventure, Mini-games, and Multiplayer Action await you! Bomberman Land Touch 2 is the follow-up sequel to IGN's Best Online Multiplayer 2006 Game of the Year on Nintendo DS. Embark on a fun-filled, theme park adventure as you discover a huge land to explore, a gigantic multiplayer pack, and a host of addicting mini-games that can be played by yourself or with up to 4 people. The original Bomberman Battle game is included. • Over 40 unique, addictive, mini-games • Play up to 8 players via Nintendo Wireless Connection or against 4 with Nintendo WiFi connection • Single Card and Multi-Card play is supported • Full Touch Screen control • Original Bomberman Battle game included with new maps and power up items

Bomberman Max 2: Blue Advance

Bomberman Max 2: Blue Advance

Nintendo Game Boy Advance - Released - February 7, 2002

Bomberman and Max have been shrunk to the size of an ant by the evil Mujie's secret weapon. Work together with max to find and destroy the device before Mujoe can take control of the universe. And so the newest adventures of Bomberman begins!

Bomberman Max 2: Red Advance

Bomberman Max 2: Red Advance

Nintendo Game Boy Advance - Released - May 30, 2002

Bomberman again teams up with Max to take on the evil Mujoe. But before they get the chance, Mujoe turns the tables, shrinking the heroes into tiny critters. Now the two must use their bombing powers and traverse the levels, blowing up obstacles and enemies to get to the exit, to eventually destroy the device and return themselves to normal size. As with all previous Bomberman title, the aim of the game is to plant bombs, destroying anything that come within the boundaries of the blast. Charabomb characters can be collected during play to increase your powers, or you battle and trade them with a friend in link mode.

Bomberman Max: Ain Version

Bomberman Max: Ain Version

Nintendo Game Boy Color - Released - December 17, 1999

Bomberman Max: Ain Version (By Pentel Ain) was distributed exclusively in Japan. Outside of some instances of product placement, it is essentially the Blue version with all levels unlocked without the need for connectivity.

Bomberman Max: Blue Champion

Bomberman Max: Blue Champion

Nintendo Game Boy Color - Released - December 17, 1999

In Bomberman Max, your task is to jump through five zones with a dozen levels each. At the beginning of the round, you're given your quota to meet -- in some levels, you'll have to destroy all the enemies. In another, wipe out all the blocks in the land. In another, rescue the level's Charabomb. And in others, simply make your way to the target square in the set amount of time. But it won't be easy, since many enemies just don't stay still for you to walk up and plant a bomb next to them. It's all in the strategy of bomb-placement. Plus, once a level's complete, you'll have to pick the proper exit that appears. Released in two versions, Blue and Red.

Bomberman Max: Red Challenger

Bomberman Max: Red Challenger

Nintendo Game Boy Color - Released - December 17, 1999

A relentless dark warrior, whose background is a mystery, is more rational than Bomberman. However, he appears to hold a special hatred for the mysterious organization seeking to mechanize all life. Max's trademark weapon is an electrically charged bomb, which he uses skillfully. Create and customize Charabombs by combining yours with a friend's. Receive new areas that only exist in Bomberman Max Blue Champion! Four modes of play with 80 areas!

Bomberman Online

Bomberman Online

Windows - Released - 2003

There are four gameplay modes in Online Bomberman: 'Survival Mode', 'Panel Paint Mode', 'Hyperbomb Mode', and 'Boss Battle Mode'. In Survival Rule, you either battle in a team or by yourself. You must kill all opposing players in order to win. In Panel Paint Mode, the floor is colored. When your bomb explodes, the floor will be covered with your team color. When you die you will be revived but the area you had 'occupied' will be erased. In Hyperbomb Mode, there are special hyperbomb items that you have to collect in order to win. There are 5 items in total. However, you only need to collect 3 then reach the center of the room in order to win. The difficult part in this game setting is that sometimes you must choose between letting your character die or losing all of your collected items. In Boss Survival Mode, the player will face a boss of his or her choice. The boss will place special bombs and hide. To combat the boss, the player can purchase items and use it for special effects.

Bomberman Online

Bomberman Online

Sega Dreamcast - Released - October 30, 2001

Bomberman Online brings gamers the same addictive battles as in other Bomberman games in the form of online multiplayer puzzles. Players progress through different levels attempting to destroy their opponents by strategically planting bombs and running for cover. Each playing field is constructed out of both destructible and indestructible walls, and it's up to you to position bombs in the right place at the right time. The action gets frantic as alliances and rivalries are made and then broken. Intense battles unfold online when you connect to the Internet and play other Bomberman Online users in Internet battle mode. The new screen-scroll option displays a larger map, making it possible for numerous players to skillfully battle it out at the same time. Five new stages and four new ways to play add to the fun, creating an endless chain reaction of unique and dramatic battles!

Bomberman Online Japan

Windows - Released - September 10, 2008

During battle, the players collect experience points which are used to refill the bomb waza bar and eventually the bomb waza gauge. If the latter is full, the player can execute a bomb technique. Items can be collected and saved in the Item Menu.

Bomberman Special

Bomberman Special

Sega SG-1000 - Unlicensed - 1986

Bomberman Special is an MSX release in the Bomberman series of games. It was brought without a license to the SG-1000 in Taiwan.

Bomberman Special

Bomberman Special

Microsoft MSX - Released - 1986

Bomberman was a robot in a bomb making factory who longed for his freedom. Rumors circulated that escaping to the surface would allow the robot to become human. Getting out would be the trick. Each room is inhabited by monsters that must be neutralized and the exit itself hidden underneath bricks. The first of the Bomberman series, Bomberman is a single-player game with a top down view and simplistic controls. In fact, in addition to movement, the player only has a single ability: placing bombs. Each bomb explodes into a cross-shaped blast (four directions) which can destroy either enemies or blocks. Power-ups may be found to increase the size of the blast, place additional bombs, increase the speed of the Bomberman or to walk through walls. The goal on each level is to destroy all enemies and escape through the exit before the time limit is up. Hitting the exit with a bomb blast releases more enemies which must also be destroyed.

Bomberman Story DS

Bomberman Story DS

Nintendo DS - November 23, 2007

The Justice Department needs your help! Join Cheerful White as he searches throughout the Bomberman worlds in search of scientific data stolen from the organization known only as “The Justice Department”. Along the way you meet a cast of crazy characters, making friends and meeting enemies in this all-action RPG. • New Colour Bomb system reinvents Bomberman gameplay • Unique Puzzle Action: The stylus & microphone are used to solve challenging puzzles throughout the Bomberman world • Wireless and Wi-Fi network enabled eight player multiplayer battles • The Single-Player Story Mode is an Action RPG • Let loose with seven different bombs! • Enjoy fun mini-games with the stylus! • Explore five different planets! • Up to eight players can compete with one DS card • The Bomberman Battle Action is more intense than ever! • You can even go head-to-head with “Bomberman Land Touch!” players!

Bomberman Tournament

Bomberman Tournament

Nintendo Game Boy Advance - Released - June 29, 2001

One day, the planet Phantarion is visited by five meteors which are actually the Five Dastardly Bombers. A strange fortress appears where they land and the world around it begins to freeze over. Hearing the distress call, Dr. Ein sends Max to check things out. When Max enters the tower he is confronted by the beast Plasma Rock. Max is easily defeated and becomes captured. Having lost all communication with him, Ein sends for Bomberman to find out the answers.

Bomberman Ultra

Bomberman Ultra

Sony Playstation 3 - Released - June 11, 2009

Bomberman Ultra retains classic gameplay elements combined with online multiplayer, full character customization and high-definition graphics. Fans of the popular series will be able to compete with the best Bomberman players worldwide, as Bomberman Ultra delivers frantic 8-player multiplayer battles online in 14 exotic arenas, as well as 4-player local multiplayer. Players can customize their own Bomberman characters with more than 50 character costumes, resulting in more than 150,000 possible combinations!

Bomberman World

Bomberman World

Sony Playstation - Released - September 22, 1998

This is Bomberman's first appearance on the PlayStation in North America. This version maintains the style of play of the 2D Bomberman games, but has a pseudo-3D look to it. Bomberman World features the one player story mode as found in all Bomberman games, but it most importantly has a five player battle mode. The multiplayer game has twelve different maps, along with three different modes of play.

Bomberman: Act Zero

Bomberman: Act Zero

Microsoft Xbox 360 - Released - August 29, 2006

Bomberman: Act Zero is an action video game developed by Hudson Soft and published by Konami for the Xbox 360 in 2006. It is noteworthy for its departure from standard titles in the Bomberman series; it features more realistic graphics and a dark, dystopian future setting.

Bomberman: Panic Bomber

Bomberman: Panic Bomber

SNK Neo Geo MVS - Unlicensed - 1995

It is a "falling blocks" puzzle game based on the Bomberman franchise. The goal of the game is essentially to cause your opponent to lose by causing their gameplay field to fill to the top with objects. You do this by causing chains of bombs to explode, sending useless rubble over to your opponent's field, which they must then remove themselves. Bombs are earned by causing chains of three identical blocks to disappear. Bombs can only be blown up with an explosion from a lit bomb, which falls from the top of the screen every so often. If the player causes enough damage, they can eventually earn a giant bomb, which will remove a large amount of debris from the playing field, and cause their opponent a good deal of trouble.

Bomberman: Panic Bomber

Bomberman: Panic Bomber

Arcade - Released - 1994

It is a "falling blocks" puzzle game based on the Bomberman franchise. The goal of the game is essentially to cause your opponent to lose by causing their gameplay field to fill to the top with objects. You do this by causing chains of bombs to explode, sending useless rubble over to your opponent's field, which they must then remove themselves. Bombs are earned by causing chains of three identical blocks to disappear. Bombs can only be blown up with an explosion from a lit bomb, which falls from the top of the screen every so often. If the player causes enough damage, they can eventually earn a giant bomb, which will remove a large amount of debris from the playing field, and cause their opponent a good deal of trouble. The game's regular story mode revolves around Bomberman's hunt for the Golden Bomber statue. During his trek, he fights against several different odd characters, like Drifty the balloon, or Cecil the tiger. However, all that can really be earned from playing through this mode is a harder difficulty level, earned by finishing the entire story at the "hard" difficulty level.

Bomberman: Panic Bomber

Bomberman: Panic Bomber

Sony PSP - Released - June 23, 2005

It is a "falling blocks" puzzle game based on the Bomberman franchise. The goal of the game is essentially to cause your opponent to lose by causing their gameplay field to fill to the top with objects. You do this by causing chains of bombs to explode, sending useless rubble over to your opponent's field, which they must then remove themselves. Bombs are earned by causing chains of three identical blocks to disappear. Bombs can only be blown up with an explosion from a lit bomb, which falls from the top of the screen every so often. If the player causes enough damage, they can eventually earn a giant bomb, which will remove a large amount of debris from the playing field, and cause their opponent a good deal of trouble. The game's regular story mode revolves around Bomberman's hunt for the Golden Bomber statue. During his trek, he fights against several different odd characters, like Drifty the balloon, or Cecil the tiger. However, all that can really be earned from playing through this mode is a harder difficulty level, earned by finishing the entire story at the "hard" difficulty level. The player's progress is saved by a password system.

Bomberman: Panic Bomber

Bomberman: Panic Bomber

NEC PC-9801 - Released - April 5, 1995

Panic Bomber is a falling block puzzle game, somewhat reminiscent of Puyo Puyo games: instead of Tetris-like abstract blocks, little colored heads are falling down and must be arranged in rows of three (vertically or horizontally), by rotating them and matching them with other heads of the same color. In this case, the heads clearly belong to the titular character of the Bomberman series. The game has similar gameplay and opponents as in the handheld version; Bomberman automatically advances on a "world map", defeating opponents in falling block contests in a linear fashion. However, this is only one part of the game, the story mode. Two additional modes are: a versus mode, which allows multiplayer gameplay of up to five players, and a timed challenge mode. In the latter, the player has to complete specific falling block-related tasks before the time runs out.

Bomberman: Panic Bomber

Bomberman: Panic Bomber

NEC TurboGrafx-CD - Released - December 22, 1994

Panic Bomber is a falling block puzzle game, somewhat reminiscent of Puyo Puyo games: instead of Tetris-like abstract blocks, little colored heads are falling down and must be arranged in rows of three (vertically or horizontally), by rotating them and matching them with other heads of the same color. In this case, the heads clearly belong to the titular character of the Bomberman series. The game has similar gameplay and opponents as in the handheld version; Bomberman automatically advances on a "world map", defeating opponents in falling block contests in a linear fashion. However, this is only one part of the game, the story mode. Two additional modes are: a versus mode, which allows multiplayer gameplay of up to five players, and a timed challenge mode. In the latter, the player has to complete specific falling block-related tasks before the time runs out.

Bomberman: Panic Bomber

Bomberman: Panic Bomber

SNK Neo Geo AES - Unlicensed - 1995

It is a "falling blocks" puzzle game based on the Bomberman franchise. The goal of the game is essentially to cause your opponent to lose by causing their gameplay field to fill to the top with objects. You do this by causing chains of bombs to explode, sending useless rubble over to your opponent's field, which they must then remove themselves. Bombs are earned by causing chains of three identical blocks to disappear. Bombs can only be blown up with an explosion from a lit bomb, which falls from the top of the screen every so often. If the player causes enough damage, they can eventually earn a giant bomb, which will remove a large amount of debris from the playing field, and cause their opponent a good deal of trouble.

Bomberman: Users Battle

Bomberman: Users Battle

NEC TurboGrafx-16 - Released - 1990

Users Battle is a Bomberman game for the PC Engine, released only in Japan. It bears a 1990 copyright, just like the original release of Bomberman for the platform. Additionally, it plays the same title screen music upon boot, but it has a different title screen, only allowing for multiplayer play for two to five players. It lacks the skull mode option of the full Bomberman release, but otherwise shows similar menus and styles to Bomberman's multiplayer mode. It is believed that Users Battle was created in extremely limited quantities for use at tournaments, demo kiosks, or both. Some online sources estimate the number of cards produced at around 1,000.

Bonk's Adventure

Bonk's Adventure

Nintendo Game Boy - Released - November 27, 1992

Join Bonk on his all new adventure as he travels through the savage dinosaur land in search of the beautiful Moon Princess! The slimy King Drool, has kidnapped her! Now Bonk has to use his head (literally), to save the princess and the kingdom! Use powerful head-butts to blast King Drool's fools off the map! Spring off the local flowers to gain altitude on your enemies. Knock heads with nasty beasts to prove who's king of the jungle! Explore an incredible realm filled with monsters, traps and the toughest kid from prehistoric times, BONK! • Chomp on a power-up and transform into an unstoppable cave-kid!

Break In

Break In

NEC TurboGrafx-16 - Released - August 10, 1989

Break In is a pool simulator for the PC Engine that was developed and published by Naxat Soft. The game allows for multiple human players (up to four) and has six different modes, including 8-ball, 9-ball, Rotation and Bowlliards variations among others. The player can either play against a CPU opponent, a human opponent or play a single-player story mode in which they have to beat 14 NPCs of increasing difficulty. There is also a challenge mode for trick shots and other difficult pots.

Busy Rainy Day

Busy Rainy Day

Microsoft MSX

Calling

Calling

Nintendo Wii - Released - March 9, 2010

Rin Kagura, Shin Suzutani, Chiyo Kishibe and Makoto Shirae visit "The Black Page", a mysterious website with only a counter that is said to show the number of people who have died after visiting the site. Rin is drawn there because six years ago, she made a promise to a little girl in the hospital. Over an online chatroom, she promised the girl she would come visit her. When she got there, the girl wasn't anywhere to be found. Rin thought "The Black Page" might hold some answers. Shin loves anime and the supernatural and was drawn to "The Black Page". After Chiyo Kishibe's grandson bought her a laptop, she heard rumors of "The Black Page". She thought she might be able to meet her late husband. As for Makoto Shirae, an editor for a newspaper, his friend died under mysterious circumstances. When he took over the investigation, it led him to "The Black Page". After entering a chatroom on the site, Rin, Shin, Chiyo and Makoto are soon drawn into a strange void that lies between life and death which manifests the memories of the dead known as the Mnemonic Abyss. Using their cell phones, these people must try and escape from it.

Cannon Ball

Cannon Ball

Microsoft MSX - Released - 1983

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