Bomberman 64: The Second Attack N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Action / Strategy

Bomberman 64: The Second Attack

SystemNintendo 64
Released2000
GenreAction, Strategy
DeveloperHudson
PublisherVatical Entertainment
Players1–4 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesBomberman
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 8

Released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000, Bomberman 64: The Second Attack is an action game developed by Hudson and published by Vatical Entertainment. It blends action and strategy elements.

It landed about 4 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 2000 include The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Paper Mario and Mario Party 3. Among the 23 N64 action games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.

It is part of the Bomberman series; on the N64 you can also try Bomberman 64 and Bomberman Hero. The series also appears on other systems with Bomberman II (NES) and Super Bomberman 3 (SNES). Hudson also made Mario Party, Mario Party 3 and Mario Party 2 for the N64.

Bomberman 64: The Second Attack supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Bomberman 64: The Second Attack is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Bomberman 64: The Second Attack gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

Bomberman 64: The Second Attack cheats & codes

15 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Enable Code (Must Be On)F1073EE4 2400
Activator 1 P1D00AFF74 0000
Activator 2 P1D00AFF75 0000
Dual Activator P1D10AFF74 0000
Max Bombs Level800AD737 0003
Max Fire Level800AD733 0003

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Bomberman 64: The Second Attack walkthroughs & guides

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Bomberman 64: The Second Attack FAQ

When did Bomberman 64: The Second Attack come out on the N64?

Bomberman 64: The Second Attack was released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000.

Who made Bomberman 64: The Second Attack?

It was developed by Hudson and published by Vatical Entertainment.

Is Bomberman 64: The Second Attack multiplayer?

Yes. Bomberman 64: The Second Attack supports up to 4 players.

How long does Bomberman 64: The Second Attack take to play?

As an action game, Bomberman 64: The Second Attack 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 Bomberman 64: The Second Attack 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.

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