Super Bomberman
The first SNES installment in Hudson Soft's iconic bomb-dropping franchise featuring enhanced 16-bit graphics and 5-player multiplayer via the Super Multitap accessory. Known for its frantic maze battles and power-up system.
Platform
snes
Year
1993
Genre
Action, Maze
Developer
Hudson Soft
Controls
About This Game
Introduced the classic Battle Mode formula with destructible blocks, power-ups like bomb kicks and remote detonation, and iconic enemies like Louies (rideable kangaroos). Features 8 single-player worlds with boss battles.
The Super Multitap support allowed unprecedented 5-player chaos - a technical marvel for 1993. The game established many Bomberman conventions including the heart-based life system and stage hazards.
Became the blueprint for all future Bomberman games with its perfect balance of accessibility and strategic depth. The cheerful soundtrack and colorful visuals defined the series' signature style.