Game Boy Color · Platformer / Action
Pocket Bomberman
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Genre | Platformer, Action |
| Developer | Hudson |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Bomberman |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 7 |
Pocket Bomberman is a platformer released for the Game Boy Color, developed by Hudson and published by Nintendo. It blends platformer and action elements.
Among the 99 GBC platformers in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the Bomberman series; on the GBC you can also try Bomberman Quest, Bomberman Max: Blue Champion and Bomberman Max: Red Challenger. The series also appears on other systems with Bomberman II (NES) and Bomberman 64 (N64). Hudson also made Pokémon Trading Card Game for the GBC.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the GBC's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Pocket Bomberman is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Pocket Bomberman cheats & codes
20 codes on file (GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 0103F1C1 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Time | 013BFAC1 |
| Jump Mode Enemy Modifier | 0100D1C2 |
| Always Have Hearts | 010273C4 |
| Always Have 4 Bombs | 0104EEC1 |
| Powerful Bombs | 01FFEFC1 |
Pocket Bomberman walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Pocket Bomberman.
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Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
Pocket Bomberman FAQ
Who made Pocket Bomberman?
It was developed by Hudson and published by Nintendo.
Is Pocket Bomberman multiplayer?
No. Pocket Bomberman is a single-player game.
How long does Pocket Bomberman take to play?
As a platformer, Pocket Bomberman typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Pocket Bomberman on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.