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Review of Bomberman Wars on PlayStation

by Hemal Harris Hemal Harris photo Apr 1998
Cover image of Bomberman Wars on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 16 Apr 1998
Genre: Strategy RPG
Developer: Hudson Soft
Publisher: Hudson Soft

Introduction

Picture this: you're a cute little Bomberman, and your day consists of blowing your friends to smithereens in the most colorful and explosive of ways. Now, throw that chaotic pastime into a blender with some turn-based strategy, sprinkle in a multi-colored cast of characters, and voila! You just created Bomberman Wars. This game takes the franchise somewhere unexpected while also reminding us that sometimes, blowing things up can still be a sophisticated affair. Let's dive in and see if this bombastic adventure delivers the goods or if it's just a damp squib!

Gameplay

In Bomberman Wars, you're not just throwing bombs haphazardly hoping they hit something; this is a sophisticated strategy RPG experience. The game features Quest mode, where you control King Bomber on his quest to conquer the pieces of Bomber World and face off against the dastardly villain Bagular. Each mission presents a tactical challenge requiring careful positioning, bomb placement, and witty maneuvering to outsmart your foes. It's like chess but with more explosions and fewer existential crises. The turn-based combat system means every move counts. You have a limited number of moves per turn, and managing your resources-whether they be power-ups, bombs, or just your prevailing sanity-plays a huge role in your success. This adds a level of challenge that's as addictive as it is frustrating after you inadvertently blow yourself up (again). Your character can level up and learn new skills along the way, transforming from a simple bomber into an explosive master tactician. The game requires strategic thinking because your enemies don't sit around waiting for you to decide how to blow them up; they'll be plotting your speedy demise while you strategize. The multiplayer Battle mode is where chaos truly reigns. Team up with friends or engage in skirmishes against each other. Expect a lot of laughter and yelling as you try to blow each other off the map-all in good fun, of course... until someone gets eliminated first and starts throwing uncontrollable shade.

Graphics

Visually, Bomberman Wars is as delightful as a colorful candy explosion. The character designs, with their big eyes and over-the-top expressions, charm the socks off you (and probably the pants off some of your enemies). Each battlefield is vibrant and packed with enough detail to keep you entertained. The graphics aren't going to win any awards for realism, but they don't need to; the playful art style fits the tone of the game perfectly. Besides, who plays a Bomberman game expecting to marvel at photorealistic graphics? It's all about the fun, the whimsy, and those satisfying explosions!

Conclusion

Bomberman Wars skillfully combines a traditional RPG framework with the charmingly chaotic essence of Bomberman. The puzzle-like combat mechanics paired with engaging storylines elevate this game to more than just blowing things up for fun-although, let's be honest, that's half the joy! Expect plenty of strategic challenges, punishing defeats, explosive victories, and maybe-just maybe-an existential crisis when you realize it's just a game about cute bombers and epic battles. Whether you're a hardcore Bomberman fan or a newcomer looking for a good time, this game is ripe for the picking. Grab your controller, gather some friends, and get ready to unleash some strategic mayhem! On the bomb-tastic scale of entertainment, Bomberman Wars gets a solid 8 out of 10-strapping bomb harness not included!

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