Bomberman (E) ISO
Description :
Bomberman Party Edition is an Action Puzzle game, developed by Metro and published by SCEA, which was released in 2000.
Bomberman is one of those games that feels as though it has been around
since the dawn of time. For all I know, it probably has. A simple puzzle
concept combined with an addictive formula makes for a truly compulsive
gaming experience in any one of the many platform versions that
Bomberman has been released on.
Bomberman is a classic game that deserves a place in any gamer's collection. If you don't already own a Bomberman game, then I recommend getting hold of this version for sheer posterity.
Bomberman is a classic game that deserves a place in any gamer's collection. If you don't already own a Bomberman game, then I recommend getting hold of this version for sheer posterity.
Game Play - 8/10
There are different modes available here. The multiplayer option works very well, especially if there is a large group of people playing. This is ideal as a party game - although somewhat competitive!
The premise is that you need to lay bombs in order to vanquish enemies. Power-up items are available, in various types and with various effects. In the process, you must avoid getting hit by an enemy or being caught in a bomb blast yourself. In multiplayer mode, the other players are your enemies, and you must battle to survive the longest in order to win. In single player mode, computer generated enemies appear - there are various types and they move at various speeds depending on the level you have reached. Obviously, they get harder and move faster as you progress.
Single player mode is a remake of the classic version. You can play the updated version or an older version which is truer to the original - you choose which from the menu screen. Both look good and play well.
Graphics and Sound - 7/10
Very old-school graphics appear on this game, but then it is a very old-school game, to be fair. Bomberman is a simple 2D game with a top-down gaming board which you play on. Anything more complex than this would look ridiculously out of place, given both the age and the style of Bomberman.
The sound is very similar to the older versions, so it can sound rather tinny, but this adds to the whole retro feel. Again, anything more complex would be out of place here.
Try to ignore the fact that this is the Playstation and remember the glory days of 1980s gaming. Appreciate the simple retro feel and become immersed in it - this isn't so much a graphical triumph as a history lesson, and I for one wouldn't have it any other way.
Replay Value - 8/10
It is virtually impossible to reach the higher levels without plenty of practice, and it is likewise virtually impossible not to play this without coming out with phrases such as ''Hang on I can get this!'' and ''Just one more level and I SWEAR I'll go to bed.'' It's so addictive it should carry a health warning! Having said that, a few months down the line and it's easy to get bored, as once it's mastered there's very little else to do. From the multiplayer perspective, play with other people who have mastered Bomberman for some tough and lengthy battles. In single player mode, once you really get used to playing, it can be a little too easy to play again without getting bored.
Having said that, it takes a good long while before you can truly master Bomberman, so the replay value is fairly high.
The Bottom Line
This is a true classic and a must-own game. If you own an older version for another platform, there isn't much point in buying this. If you have yet to experience The Legend That Is Bomberman, then I can't recommend this highly enough.
There are different modes available here. The multiplayer option works very well, especially if there is a large group of people playing. This is ideal as a party game - although somewhat competitive!
The premise is that you need to lay bombs in order to vanquish enemies. Power-up items are available, in various types and with various effects. In the process, you must avoid getting hit by an enemy or being caught in a bomb blast yourself. In multiplayer mode, the other players are your enemies, and you must battle to survive the longest in order to win. In single player mode, computer generated enemies appear - there are various types and they move at various speeds depending on the level you have reached. Obviously, they get harder and move faster as you progress.
Single player mode is a remake of the classic version. You can play the updated version or an older version which is truer to the original - you choose which from the menu screen. Both look good and play well.
Graphics and Sound - 7/10
Very old-school graphics appear on this game, but then it is a very old-school game, to be fair. Bomberman is a simple 2D game with a top-down gaming board which you play on. Anything more complex than this would look ridiculously out of place, given both the age and the style of Bomberman.
The sound is very similar to the older versions, so it can sound rather tinny, but this adds to the whole retro feel. Again, anything more complex would be out of place here.
Try to ignore the fact that this is the Playstation and remember the glory days of 1980s gaming. Appreciate the simple retro feel and become immersed in it - this isn't so much a graphical triumph as a history lesson, and I for one wouldn't have it any other way.
Replay Value - 8/10
It is virtually impossible to reach the higher levels without plenty of practice, and it is likewise virtually impossible not to play this without coming out with phrases such as ''Hang on I can get this!'' and ''Just one more level and I SWEAR I'll go to bed.'' It's so addictive it should carry a health warning! Having said that, a few months down the line and it's easy to get bored, as once it's mastered there's very little else to do. From the multiplayer perspective, play with other people who have mastered Bomberman for some tough and lengthy battles. In single player mode, once you really get used to playing, it can be a little too easy to play again without getting bored.
Having said that, it takes a good long while before you can truly master Bomberman, so the replay value is fairly high.
The Bottom Line
This is a true classic and a must-own game. If you own an older version for another platform, there isn't much point in buying this. If you have yet to experience The Legend That Is Bomberman, then I can't recommend this highly enough.
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