Mega Bomberman

aka: Bomberman '94
Moby ID: 9828
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Description

Mega Bomberman is a top-down action game. Control your Bomberman through various levels defeating multiple enemies and plenty of bosses. Each level consist of blocks for exploding and some blocks that don't explode. At times you will need the non-exploding blocks as shelter. The blocks that do explode reveal power-ups and eggs.

The eggs are the unique twist to this version of Bomberman. When you get a egg, it hatches into a kangaroo. There are multiple kangaroo types, each with their own unique ability. You hop on the back of the kangaroo and utilize it's ability. If you happen to walk into an explosion the kangaroo takes the damage and dies and you continue to live.

Another unique feature in multiplayer is you can choose your character. Pick one of 9 such as Miner, Tiny, Fat, Cop, Punk (On cover), Lady, Old man, Robot and the original Bomberman.

After selecting your character get ready for battle as you are placed in 1 of the 4 corners of the arena. Now just blow your way through the blocks and attack some opponents. Watch out for their bombs and remember to dodge your own. There are also many arena's to choose from. Each arena has it's own twist such as trap doors, an igloo to hide in, conveyor belts and more.

Spellings

  • ボンバーマン'94 - Japanese PC Engine spelling

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Credits (TurboGrafx-16 version)

16 People (15 developers, 1 thanks)

Programmers
Graphic Designers
Sound Programmers
Special Thanks
  • Denki-Mirai Co.Ltd
Music Composer
Art Director
Producer
Supervisor
Director
Basic Game Designer
Presented by
  • Hudson Soft

Reviews

Critics

Average score: 86% (based on 23 ratings)

Players

Average score: 4.0 out of 5 (based on 37 ratings with 2 reviews)

The same gameplay as the previous Bombermans, with slight differences

The Good
Bomberman '94 is a superb game from Hudson Soft, in which the gameplay is the same as previous Bomberman games, but with a few differences. You see, instead of you finding the exit hidden in one of the blocks, the exit is already revealed - a piece enclosed in glass belonging to some sort of huge structure, and to have access to that piece, you need to bomb the smaller structures with the green bit on top. Once you collect the piece, the remaining blocks will be turned into gold coins, and you must collect these within a strict time limit. But when you collect the piece in the last level of an area, you don't actually collect it until you defeat a boss, so that you can continue the game.

The game gives you the option of collecting the piece without bombing all the enemies in the level, but if you do this, you won't be able to score more points than you do if you destroy the structures, collecting the pieces, and getting the gold coins. If you are going to destroy enemies, then keep in mind that you will have to destroy blocks that get in your way. Another difference in the gameplay is that you will encounter various tricks and traps as you progress through the game. The first set of levels may be easier to get by, but later as you explore different areas, you will encounter volcanoes that will shoot many rocks at you, missiles that are aimed straight for you, and many other situations.

Destroying a few blocks that obstruct your path can prove very useful, as you will occasionally be awarded a power-up that will help you along the way. Even better, you can get one of five kangaroos. Each of them consists of a particular color (purple, green, blue, yellow, and pink) and each kangaroo has their own advantages. For example, the purple roo can jump over a block or a bomb, while the blue roo can kick bombs over walls. These roos can also be used for backup, so if your roo happens to be killed, you automatically jump off.

The highlight of this game has to be playing 1-5 human- or computer-controlled players, battling it out in different levels, and receiving a trophy at the end. As the player, you get to choose the number of players that you want, the number of wins, and the level in which you want to battle it out on. You also get to select what type of characters that you want to be. There are eight of these characters, and include Grampa Bomberman, Bombergirl, Kamikazee Bomber, Construction Bomber, Bonsaver, Big Bomberman, Tiny Bomber, and Bookworm. These characters have strong or weak offenses or defenses, depending on which one that you choose.

The ability to play against computer-controlled players is not available in the original Bomberman, but this ability is available in Bomberman '93, but even the ones in Bomb '93 are not as challenging as the ones in Bomb '94. For a start, all of the things that you can do in single-player mode, including riding kangaroos, you can do in the battle levels, plus there are a few deadly power-ups that you need to worry about. Before playing against an old friend of mine at some levels, I asked him which set of levels between Bomb '93 and Bomb '94 that he liked, and he chose the latter because the battle levels were more of a challenge, and I agreed. However, regardless of the level that we were playing in, I have managed to beat my friend too many times. Even if he managed to earn a number of trophy, I managed to outsmart him by earning just one more trophy that was considered a win.

The graphics are slightly improved to give much more of a cartoon feel to them. You start the game in the jungle, an overgrown forest region that controls the air quality of the planet. Apart from the Tundra, no other areas interested me. Some of the music in Bomberman '94 have a Japanese feel to them, and the sound effects are consistent to those that can be heard in previous Bomberman games for the TG-16.

The Bad
The only thing missing from Bomb '94 is the ability to destroy enemies using manual detonation. With it, you can set a series of bombs and detonate them at your own free will if an enemy approaches them, but without it, you enemies could find the chance to escape before the bombs go off.

The Bottom Line
Bomb '94 is much better than its previous counterparts. The excellent battle levels, the many challenges that you face in the various levels, and the option of riding kangaroos make this a top-notch game.

Rating: ****½

TurboGrafx-16 · by Katakis | カタキス (43092) · 2005

One of the best Bomberman games!!

The Good
This game is extremely entertaining. It takes only moments to learn but a lifetime to master. So much fun to play with friends, especially with the Multi-tap. The arenas in this game are really fun and most of them are interactive in some way. The power-ups are really cool in this game, they really add to the gameplay. The viruses are extremely effective, they are so bad you never want to get one. In fact, a lot of the time you are avoiding walking into one. In this scenario you can just lay a bomb next to it and send it flying into someone else's way. The kangaroos are awesome, you get excited when you blow up a block and reveal an egg. Then you eagerly walk into it waiting to discover which "Rooey" you get.

The AI in this game isn't adjustable like it was in SNES Super Bomberman 2, it is challenging enough as is. This game is hands-down the best Bomberman game I have ever played.

The Bad
The music was good and all but I wish there were more songs.

The Bottom Line
The best 1-4 player game for SEGA Genesis.....EVER!

Genesis · by DudeOfMonson (97) · 2007

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Game added by Tibes80.

PSP added by Charly2.0. Wii U added by Michael Cassidy. PlayStation 3, PS Vita added by firefang9212. Windows Apps added by Kabushi. Wii added by gamewarrior. TurboGrafx-16 added by Katakis | カタキス.

Additional contributors: Katakis | カタキス, Rik Hideto.

Game added July 26, 2003. Last modified August 17, 2023.