A classic multiplayer game heads to the brand new Nintendo Switch.
Here’s our review of Super Bomberman R…
Lets start by stating the bloomin obvious:Bombermans concept is brilliant in its simplicity.
So brilliant, in fact, that its barely changed since the originalBombermanemerged in 1983.
Its when you add other players to the mix thatBombermans effectiveness becomes apparent.
The result is one of the noisiest, most chaotic and sweariest local multiplayer experiences in gaming.
Beneath the slick exterior, though, youll find a competent yet disappointingly bare-bones rendition of theBombermanformula.
As ever,Super Bomberman Rs divided into two parts.
Theres the story mode, which sees one or two players fight cooperatively through a series of themed worlds.
In terms of level design,Bomberman Rsadly lacks the intricacy and imagination of that 90s Sega Saturn game.
Something similar to the adorable pastel design of NamcosMr Drillerfrom the late 90s would have perfectly suitedBombermans wide-eyed characters.
Thankfully, the multiplayer mode brings the viewpoint closer to the traditional top-down viewpoint.
At any rate, its as a multiplayer game thatSuper Bomberman Rfinds its feet.
The game supports up to eight players, either online or, best of all, locally.
Konamis also taken the interesting step of paring things back a little from theBombermangames of old.
The result is a more streamlined, easy-to-grasp game, but also one that feels a little skimpy.
WhatBomberman Rdoes add, though, are a few lists of items to unlock.
All the same,Super Bomberman Ris unmistakeably light on features.
Whats here is competently put together, and the eight-player local mode offers all kinds of promise.
The good news, though, is that Bombermans back.
Super Bomberman Ris out now for the Nintendo Switch.
Rating:
3 out of 5
