Bomberman: Panic Bomber

Neo Geo · Puzzle

Bomberman: Panic Bomber

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SystemNeo Geo
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperHudson Soft
PublisherKonami
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesBomberman
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Hudson Soft and published by Konami, Bomberman: Panic Bomber arrived on the Neo Geo as a puzzle game.

Among the 8 Neo Geo puzzle games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.

It is part of the Bomberman series; on the Neo Geo you can also try Neo Bomberman. The series also appears on other systems with Bomberman II (NES) and Bomberman 64 (N64). Hudson Soft also made Far East of Eden: Kabuki Klash for the Neo Geo.

Bomberman: Panic Bomber supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Neo Geo hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Bomberman: Panic Bomber is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Bomberman: Panic Bomber walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Neo Geo games today

Neo Geo games are built for short, intense arcade sessions and are at their best head-to-head with a friend. Most of the library has been re-released on modern platforms, and the games also run in arcade emulators such as Rec0m88's MAME support.

Bomberman: Panic Bomber FAQ

Who made Bomberman: Panic Bomber?

It was developed by Hudson Soft and published by Konami.

Is Bomberman: Panic Bomber multiplayer?

Yes. Bomberman: Panic Bomber supports up to 2 players.

How long does Bomberman: Panic Bomber take to play?

As a puzzle game, Bomberman: Panic Bomber typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Bomberman: Panic Bomber 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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