Bomberman Land PS1 box art

PlayStation · Action

Bomberman Land

SystemPlayStation
Released2000
GenreAction
DeveloperHudson Soft
PublisherHudson Soft
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesBomberman
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Released for the PlayStation in 2000, Bomberman Land is an action game developed by Hudson Soft.

It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

It is part of the Bomberman series; on the PS1 you can also try Bomberman Wars, Bomberman World and Bomberman Fantasy Race. The series also appears on other systems with Bomberman II (NES) and Bomberman 64 (N64). Hudson Soft also made Bloody Roar 2 and Bloody Roar for the PS1.

Bomberman Land 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 Land 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 Land gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Bomberman Land walkthroughs & guides

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Bomberman Land FAQ

When did Bomberman Land come out on the PS1?

Bomberman Land was released for the PlayStation in 2000.

Who made Bomberman Land?

It was developed by Hudson Soft.

Is Bomberman Land multiplayer?

Yes. Bomberman Land supports up to 2 players.

How long does Bomberman Land take to play?

As an action game, Bomberman Land 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 Land 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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