Bomberman DS

Nintendo DS · Action

Bomberman DS

SystemNintendo DS
Released2005
GenreAction
DeveloperHudson Soft
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesBomberman
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Bomberman DS is an action game released in 2005 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Hudson Soft.

It came out in the DS's second year on the market. Other notable DS releases from 2005 include Mario Kart DS, Nintendogs and Super Mario 64 DS.

It is part of the Bomberman series; on the DS you can also try Bomberman Land Touch!, Bomberman 2 DS and Bomberman Story DS. The series also appears on other systems with Bomberman II (NES) and Bomberman 64 (N64). Hudson Soft also made Mario Party DS, MySims Party and Miami Law for the DS.

Bomberman DS supports up to 2 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 DS 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 DS walkthroughs & guides

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Playing DS games today

Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.

Bomberman DS FAQ

When did Bomberman DS come out on the DS?

Bomberman DS was released for the Nintendo DS in 2005.

Who made Bomberman DS?

It was developed by Hudson Soft.

Is Bomberman DS multiplayer?

Yes. Bomberman DS supports up to 2 players.

How long does Bomberman DS take to play?

As an action game, Bomberman DS 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 DS 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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