Bomberman '94 TurboGrafx-16 box art

TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Action

Bomberman '94

Certified classic

SystemTurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine
Released1993
GenreAction
DeveloperHudson
PublisherHudson
Players1–5 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesBomberman
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 11

Developed by Hudson, Bomberman '94 arrived on the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1993 as an action game.

It landed about 4 years into the TurboGrafx-16's life. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1993 include Street Fighter II: Champion Edition, Bonk 3: Bonk's Big Adventure and Battle Lode Runner. Among the 21 TurboGrafx-16 action games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.

It is part of the Bomberman series; on the TurboGrafx-16 you can also try Bomberman and Bomberman '93. The series also appears on other systems with Bomberman II (NES) and Bomberman 64 (N64). Hudson also made J.J. & Jeff, Neutopia and New Adventure Island for the TurboGrafx-16.

Bomberman '94 supports up to 5 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 TurboGrafx-16's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Bomberman '94 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 '94 gameplay screenshot on TurboGrafx-16
In-game screenshot (TurboGrafx-16)

Bomberman '94 cheats & codes

2 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Infinite Time1f1b8b:59
Infinite Lives1f1704:03

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Bomberman '94 walkthroughs & guides

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Bomberman '94 FAQ

When did Bomberman '94 come out on the TurboGrafx-16?

Bomberman '94 was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1993.

Who made Bomberman '94?

It was developed by Hudson.

Is Bomberman '94 multiplayer?

Yes. Bomberman '94 supports up to 5 players.

How long does Bomberman '94 take to play?

As an action game, Bomberman '94 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 '94 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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