Hudson Best Collection Vol. 1 - Bomberman Collection (Japan)
Game Boy Advance
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Reviewed in 2006
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Hudson Best Collection Vol.1 Bomberman on GBA, multiple classic Bombermen in one. Guaranteed nostalgia explosion. Excellent value for franchise fans.
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Category
Compilation1 player3+
Description
First volume of the Hudson Best Collection series on GBA, published in Japan in January 2006. Brings together three classic Bomberman games from the Hudson catalogue on a single cartridge - Bomberman, Bomberman II and Bomberman GB - each with its own levels and mechanics. Bomberman places bombs to destroy blocks and eliminate enemies in mazes. Faithful compilation of the founding Bomberman franchise episodes for the Japanese market.
Hudson Best Collection Vol. 1 - Bomberman Collection review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Several Bombermen from the golden days gathered on one cartridge: laying bombs, clearing the maze and trapping your opponent at the right moment keeps its fearsome efficiency. The variety of modes sustains the urge and versus stokes rivalries. Handy and generous, this compilation condenses all the flavour of a cult series, ideal to pull out anywhere.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Dropping a bomb, clearing a wall and dashing off before the blast: this re-release of a classic keeps intact a loop you read in a few seconds. Cleaning out the maze to find the exit and beefing up your explosions sets up a methodical, strangely absorbing rhythm, even more so with several players. The repetition of rooms is felt, but the simple pleasure stays effective today.
Difficulty
"Very easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,29 MB📅19/01/2006
Published by Hudson Soft
Hudson Best Collection Vol. 1 - Bomberman Collection (GBA) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is Hudson Best Collection Vol. 1 - Bomberman Collection still worth playing in 2026?
The first volume in the Hudson Best Collection series, this Japanese bundle gathers several Bomberman classics on a single cartridge. The timeless concept of laying bombs in grid mazes, with its explosion management and power-ups, stays fearsomely effective, especially in modes pitting several players. The faithful emulation preserves the readability and the bite of the originals. For a genre fan, someone curious about Hudson heritage or a collector, the title keeps an immediate fun and a solid compilation value.
