Virtual Boy · Puzzle
Panic Bomber
Deep cut
| System | Virtual Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Hudson |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Bomberman |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Developed by Hudson and published by Nintendo, Panic Bomber arrived on the Virtual Boy in 1995 as a puzzle game.
It belongs to the Virtual Boy's earliest wave of games. Other notable Virtual Boy releases from 1995 include Mario's Tennis, Virtual Boy Wario Land and Mario Clash.
It is part of the Bomberman series. The series also appears on other systems with Bomberman II (NES) and Bomberman 64 (N64). Hudson also made Vertical Force for the Virtual Boy.
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 Virtual Boy 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 Panic Bomber 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.
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Playing Virtual Boy games today
With only a couple of dozen games released, the Virtual Boy is a library you can explore in full. Mario's Tennis, Wario Land and Red Alarm are the usual starting points.
Panic Bomber FAQ
When did Panic Bomber come out on the Virtual Boy?
Panic Bomber was released for the Virtual Boy in 1995.
Who made Panic Bomber?
It was developed by Hudson and published by Nintendo.
Is Panic Bomber multiplayer?
No. Panic Bomber is a single-player game.
How long does Panic Bomber take to play?
As a puzzle game, Panic Bomber 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.
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