Bomberman (universe)
| Bomberman (universe) | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Konami Hudson Soft Interplay |
| Publisher(s) | Konami Hudson Soft Interplay Sinclair Research Mattel Nintendo Ubisoft |
| Genre(s) | Action Maze Puzzle |
| Console/platform of origin | PC-8801 |
| First installment | Bomberman (1983) |
| Latest installment | Super Bomberman Collection (2026) |
TheBomberman universe (ボンバーマン,Bomberman) is a series of maze-based action and puzzle games formerly developed and published by Hudson Soft and currently developed and published byKonami. The first installment of the series,Bomberman, launched on various home computers in 1983, and was released onNintendo Entertainment System in 1985. The series received more than 70 other titles released on various consoles, with its latest major installment duringUltimate's release beingSuper Bomberman R in 2017 as a timed Nintendo Switch exclusive.
InSuper Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
Wario Blast: Featuring Bomberman!, the Virtual Boy version ofPanic Bomber,Bomberman Hero (in PAL versions only), andClassic NES Series: Bomberman are mentioned among the titles listed in theChronicle in Western versions ofBrawl. However, no other content from the series is seen anywhere else in the game.
InSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
TheBomberman universe would receive a huge upgrade in terms of representation, with its eponymous character appearing as an assist trophy, a spirit, and as a purchasable Mii costume later in 2020.
Assist Trophy[edit]
Bomberman: The main protagonist of the games appears as anAssist Trophy inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. When summoned in battle, Bomberman will run and jump across the stage, laying down bombs. After a few seconds, the bombs detonate in cross-shaped patterns reminiscent of the originalBomberman games, dealing damage and knockback to the enemies hit and possibly to himself. Enemies can move the bombs around by hitting them, and Bomberman can also be defeated.
Mii Costume[edit]
Bomberman appears as a Mii Costume for the Mii Brawler in Round 7 of the paid Mii Costume DLC. The Mii's color affects the color of the costume.
Outfit[edit]
Headgear[edit]
Spirit[edit]
Bomberman also appears as aspirit.
| No. | Image | Name | Type | Class | Slots | Base | Max | Base | Max | Base | Max | Ability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,293 |  | Bomberman |  | ★★★ | 2 | 2688 | 8107 | 1882 | 5675 | 806 | 2432 | No Effect |
Games with elements appearing in theSuper Smash Bros. series[edit]
TheBomberman universe has games represented throughout theSuper Smash Bros. series with a total of 10 games. The latest game represented in this universe isSuper Bomberman R, released on March 3, 2017.
Bomberman (PC88-01)[edit]
- Assist Trophy:
This game features the earliest version of theBomberman (formatted as "Bomber Man").
- Spirits:
- Bomberman appears as a spirit.
Lode Runner (NES)[edit]
- Assist Trophy:
- Bomberman's current design originates from this game.
Bomberman (NES)[edit]
- Assist Trophy:
- Bomberman's current design makes its series debut in this version.
- Bomberman's Remote Bombs originate from this game.
Bomber Boy[edit]
- Playable character:
- The Black Bomberman first appeared in this game.
Bomberman (TurboGrafx-16)[edit]
- Playable character:
- Bomberman appears as a costume for theMii Brawler, with its overall design originating from this game.
- The Green, Yellow, Red, and Blue Bombermen originate from this game.
- Assist Trophy:
- Bomberman's design used inUltimate originates from this game.
Bomberman '93[edit]
- Playable character:
- The Pink, Cyan, and Purple Bombermen first appear in this game.
Super Bomberman[edit]
- Playable character:
- The Orange Bomberman originates from this game.
Super Bomberman 2[edit]
- Playable character:
- The Lime Green Bomberman first appeared in this game.
- Assist Trophy:
- The design for Remote Bombs comes from this game.
Hi-Ten Bomberman[edit]
- Playable character:
- The Brown Bomberman originates from this game.
Super Bomberman R[edit]
- Playable character:
- Bomberman's model was ripped directly from this game.
- Assist Trophy:
- Both the standard bombs and Bomberman's model are ripped directly from this game.
- Music:
- "Grand Prix Battle Stage - Central": Used in the Mii costume reveal trailer for Bomberman inUltimate.
