Bomberman C64


Description

Bomberman 64 is a Bomberman clone as e.g. Bomb Squad or Bomb Mania and consists of 8 levels. In each level there is a hidden exit, which needs to be bombed free within a certain time limit. During this the player is hindered by different enemies. In the game several extras appear which can make it easier or harder. At the end of the eighth level the player has to face an end boss. The previous version was released 10 years ago under the name Boombastic Benny and comprised a battle-mode for 3 players. In 2013, another version of the game was released, named Bomberland, which even contained a 5-player mode.

Bomberman is a mazelike computer game, whose aim is to destroy all obstacles and enemies by placing bombs skillfully. The game area consists of an assembly of destructible and indestructible walls. By laying down bombs greater areas of the field can be made accessible. Below the destructible walls you can find bonus items that can be collected. E.g. with a bomb the player gets an additional bomb. A flame raises the reach of a bomb by one size.


Design

In the first levels there are single screens with nicely animated multicolour sprites and adequate sound effects. In the higher levels the game area is bigger, so that it gets scrolled. Unfortunately, Bomberman 64 has no multiplayer option. In the original version the highscore list is not saved.

Bomberman and his enemies

For every destroyed enemy you will be awarded 100 - 2000 points. 


Bonus items and exit

	Bomb -	For each collected bomb you can lay down one more bomb at the same time
	
	Flame -	For each collected flame the reach of a bomb is raised by one field
	
	Double arrow - Raises the speed of Bomberman
	
	Through bombs -	Bomberman can walk through bombs
	
	Through walls -	Bomberman can walk through walls
	
	Remote ignition - Bombs get ignitable from remote (keep fire button pressed for a while to trigger laid out bombs)
	
	Skull -	Bomberman gets an additional talent such as higher speed, protective shield and so on. But there can also be a negative effect such as reversed controls, slower speed, smaller reach of the bombs, random laying down of bombs...
	
	Exit -	The exit hides below a destructible wall. All enemies need to be destroyed to activate the exit (flashes, when active)