PlayStation · Strategy / Action
Bomberman Party Edition
Deep cut
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 (originally 1998) |
| Genre | Strategy, Action |
| Developer | Hudson Soft / Metro |
| Publisher | Vatical Entertainment |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Bomberman |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the PlayStation in 2000, Bomberman Party Edition is a strategy game developed by Hudson Soft / Metro and published by Vatical Entertainment. This PS1 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1998. It blends strategy and action elements.
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).
Bomberman Party Edition 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 weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing Bomberman Party Edition is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Bomberman Party Edition cheats & codes
5 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Stop Timer | 80061DC2
2400 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | D00934A0
0003
800934A0
0004 |
| Quick Max Score | D00934A4
0000
800934A4
FFFF |
| Max Fire | D01D8C08
0001
801D8C08
0009 |
| Lay Hella Bombs | D01D8C0A
0001
801D8C0A
0009
D01D8C0C
0001
801D8C0C
0009 |
Bomberman Party Edition walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Bomberman Party Edition FAQ
When did Bomberman Party Edition come out on the PS1?
Bomberman Party Edition was released for the PlayStation in 2000; the original game dates back to 1998.
Who made Bomberman Party Edition?
It was developed by Hudson Soft / Metro and published by Vatical Entertainment.
Is Bomberman Party Edition multiplayer?
Yes. Bomberman Party Edition supports up to 2 players.
How long does Bomberman Party Edition take to play?
As a strategy game, Bomberman Party Edition typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Bomberman Party Edition 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.