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Nintendo Entertainment System · Action
Bomberman II
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Hudson |
| Publisher | Hudson |
| Players | 1–3 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Bomberman |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 14 |
Bomberman II is an action game released in 1991 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Hudson. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Dynablaster.
It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi. Among the 164 NES action games in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.
It is part of the Bomberman series; on the NES you can also try Bomberman. The series also appears on other systems with Bomberman 64 (N64) and Super Bomberman 3 (SNES). Hudson also made Adventure Island 3, Faxanadu and Doraemon for the NES.
Bomberman II supports up to 3 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
- you want to experience one of the NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
What playing Bomberman II 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 II cheats & codes
68 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 1 Life | AEEGEPZA |
|---|---|
| Start With 6 Lives | IEEGEPZA |
| Start With 9 Lives | AEEGEPZE |
| Infinite Lives | GXKGKXVK |
| Infinite Timer | GXXONEVK |
| Slower Timer | LVXOUELL |
Bomberman II walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Bomberman II FAQ
When did Bomberman II come out on the NES?
Bomberman II was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.
Who made Bomberman II?
It was developed by Hudson.
Is Bomberman II multiplayer?
Yes. Bomberman II supports up to 3 players.
How long does Bomberman II take to play?
As an action game, Bomberman II 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 II 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.