Imagine making the perfect Bomberman game some 13 years after your franchise began, and having to plug on in the years following knowing that it is simply impossible, unimaginable even, for any Bomberman game to match Saturn Bomberman.

The game feel is unparalleled, the use of dinosaurs the best and most straightforward buddy system in the franchise. The music some of the best in all of gaming. The power-ups are tight and all useful in some manner. Enemies aren't frustrating and fit the level themes pretty well. Level obstacles are reasonable, adding just enough spice. It's just the best. A real 5 star game.

It's received criticism for not being different enough, but that's maddening, as polishing the formula here has paid off more than any extreme change EVER does for the series.

An essential game, and one of the best Sega Saturn games ever made.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2024


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