2001 · Hudson Soft · Maze · Party

Bomberman Online

Sega exclusive

Just when you thought Bomberman had planted his last explosive, the prolific video game hero returns for a modern update on his classic series. With addictive battles, frantic new modes, and brand new stages, Bomberman Online offers explosive action for all. Fans of the older multiplayer versions of the franchise will rejoice at the inclusion of four online modes Battle Royal, Hyper Bomber, Panel Attack, and Submarine Attack each designed to accommodate up to 10 players. The game's lone single-player mode boasts five awesome levels, and the graphics are rendered in 3D this time around.

Released: 30 October 2001
Platforms: Dreamcast
Genres: Maze Party Puzzle Strategy
Developers: Hudson Soft
Publishers: —
Modes: Multiplayer
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Themes: Action Survival Party
Country: Japan
Age ratings: ESRB E

About

Bomberman Online is a multiplayer video game developed for the Dreamcast console platform. The game is part of the Bomberman franchise and includes various multiplayer game modes. The game's online servers were shut down in 2003, restricting players to offline-only multiplayer modes.

Keywords

anime
minigames
time limit
online
blocks
boss fight
alternate costumes
customizable characters
customization
collectibles
unlockables
destructible environment

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Gameplay

The gameplay of Bomberman Online consists of combat in a maze, using stationary timed explosives to attack and cause destruction to the map. Bomberman Online has multiple game modes:

==== Survival Rule ====

Story

Bomberman enters the Bomblympics to retain his title as the hero of Planet Bomber. The Bomblympics pit its combatants in a series of trials against one another, with six contestants – Bomberman being one of them. The contestants must make it inside each of the other contestants' designated bases to set up their trials. Each contestant must run through the trials and make it to the contestant's throne room where in a duel they must attempt to defeat one another.

The opposing contestants are the Electric Dragons, Red Phoenix, Princess Mariners, Iron Bulldozers and the Storm Giants. Being the current hero of Planet Bomber, Bomberman gets the chance to go first, and he makes his way through each of the other five bases of the other contestants, winning every time. None of the other contestants are ever even given a chance to compete because of Bomberman's skill. In the end, Bomberman wins the Bomblympics and retains his championship title of the hero of Planet Bomber.