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Nintendo Entertainment System · Puzzle
Bomberman
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1985 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Hudson |
| Publisher | Hudson |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Bomberman |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Hudson, Bomberman arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985 as a puzzle game.
It belongs to the NES's earliest wave of games. Other notable NES releases from 1985 include Super Mario Bros., Excitebike and Ice Climber.
It is part of the Bomberman series; on the NES you can also try Bomberman II. 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.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Bomberman 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 cheats & codes
87 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | SXPKAG |
|---|---|
| Start With 1 Life | AEZKLL |
| Start With 10 Lives | PEZKLU |
| Stop Timer | SZIGAT |
| Decrease Time | VPGKGG |
| Increase Timer | VYGKGK |
Bomberman 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 FAQ
When did Bomberman come out on the NES?
Bomberman was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985.
Who made Bomberman?
It was developed by Hudson.
Is Bomberman multiplayer?
No. Bomberman is a single-player game.
How long does Bomberman take to play?
As a puzzle game, Bomberman 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 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.