The ultimate Saturn Bomberman with up to 10 simultaneous players via multitap. Varied modes, generous content, instant fun guaranteed. The absolute reference of local multiplayer on Saturn. Still formidably enjoyable today.
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Category
Action4 players7+
Co-op
Description
Explosive multiplayer action supporting up to ten simultaneous players via multitap. Published by Hudson Soft, released in Europe in 1997. Ten distinct game modes, arenas with varied configurations, power-ups and traps, solo versus AI and tournament modes. One of the most complete Bomberman titles ever released, exploiting the Saturn's exceptional multiplayer capabilities.
Saturn Bomberman review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Hudson pushes the series pixel art to its peak: round, expressive sprites, themed arenas crowded with animated detail, and blasts that stay perfectly readable even when ten players fill the screen. The adventure mode swaps palettes completely from one world to the next, volcano to ice field, while the dinosaur mounts add a measured cartoon touch.
Every arena arrives with its own jingle: playful chiptune melodies rendered in CD quality, bright brass and bouncing percussion that build a cheerful tension. The tempo jumps a notch once the countdown runs low, turning the final scramble into a piece of its own. A soundtrack built for evenings with a crowded couch, and impossible to shake off.
Gameplay
"Masterful"
Dropping bombs to trap your rivals on grids packed with power-ups remains one of the most immediate multiplayer pleasures there is, especially with ten players. The perfect readability and the balance of the chaos make every round tense and funny. The solo mode is decent at best, but the party formula, timeless, works as well today as on day one.
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Laying bombs to trap your rivals in an explosive maze: this version pushes the limits of multiplayer by welcoming up to ten players in gleeful chaos. The polished adventure mode and the unbridled arenas guarantee endless laughter. Instant strategy, constant tension and maximum conviviality: arguably the best Bomberman of its generation.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Dropping your bombs, grabbing the power-ups and trapping the opponent in a corner reads in a single match and instantly calls for a rematch. The ten-player mode and the polished campaign turn every round into jubilant chaos. Solo, the interest runs out of breath, but this survival mechanic remains one of the genre's most gripping the moment you play with others.
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Beyond a substantial adventure mode, this Bomberman shines through its explosive multiplayer welcoming up to ten players at once. The frenzied matches renew themselves endlessly among friends, carried by varied arenas and power-ups. That festive generosity, a peak of multiplayer on the machine, founds a longevity party-game fans cherish.
European PAL Saturn edition of Saturn Bomberman, distributed by Hudson in December 1997, a Bomberman entry built specifically for the Saturn with a multiplayer mode supporting up to ten simultaneous players via the Multitap. That technical specificity, unique within the Bomberman franchise, makes it for Hudson enthusiasts a central archive object. Hudson Europe run was decent, the European jewel case is fragile, and the combination of PAL scarcity with the ten player feature makes a PAL identified clean complete copy with intact manual a particularly valued piece.
An underrated gem
Often named the best Bomberman ever made, this entry pushes multiplayer to ten simultaneous players and overflows with modes and ideas. Its reputation is solid among the in-the-know, but it stays overshadowed by more recent party games. Timeless and hilarious in a crowd, it's the party companion par excellence.
Better with friends
A peak of the explosive party game, gathering up to ten players on one screen for bomb battles of joyful chaos. The fun springs from total disorder: chain traps, paybacks and makeshift alliances chain along amid howls of laughter. Simple to pick up and madly convivial, it turns any evening into a memorable party where everyone wants their revenge.
Is Saturn Bomberman still worth playing in 2026?
A Saturn adaptation of the famous Hudson Soft series, Saturn Bomberman offers a multiplayer party game for up to ten simultaneous players thanks to the Saturn multitap, a saga record. The colourful art direction, varied power-ups and absolutely addictive versus mode make it an absolute party game reference on Saturn. For anyone fond of multiplayer party games or seeking an excellent evening game on the Sega console, an absolutely essential recommendation today still without the slightest hesitation for fans truly indeed here.
