Sega Saturn · Action
Saturn Bomberman
Certified classic
| System | Sega Saturn |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Hudson Soft |
| Publisher | Hudson Soft |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Bomberman |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
Saturn Bomberman is an action game released in 1996 for the Sega Saturn, developed by Hudson Soft.
It came out in the Saturn's second year on the market. Other notable Saturn releases from 1996 include Guardian Heroes, Shining the Holy Ark and Albert Odyssey: Legend of Eldean. Among the 23 Saturn action games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Bomberman series; on the Saturn you can also try Saturn Bomberman Fight!. The series also appears on other systems with Bomberman II (NES) and Bomberman 64 (N64). Hudson Soft also made Tengai Makyō: Daiyon no Mokushiroku and Virus for the Saturn.
Saturn Bomberman 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
- you want to experience one of the Saturn's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
What playing Saturn Bomberman 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.
Saturn Bomberman cheats & codes
111 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| P1 Bombs | 360D5ACF
09FF |
|---|---|
| P1 Walk Through Walls | 360D5AA3
0901 |
| P1 Extras | 360D5AD0
00FF |
| P1 Fire | 360D5AC5
0925 |
| P1 Size | 360D5AD7
0906 |
| P1 Life | 360D5A97
09FF |
Saturn Bomberman walkthroughs & guides
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Saturn Bomberman FAQ
When did Saturn Bomberman come out on the Saturn?
Saturn Bomberman was released for the Sega Saturn in 1996.
Who made Saturn Bomberman?
It was developed by Hudson Soft.
Is Saturn Bomberman multiplayer?
Yes. Saturn Bomberman supports up to 2 players.
How long does Saturn Bomberman take to play?
As an action game, Saturn Bomberman 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 Saturn 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.