Summary
- Release Year: 2007
- Genres: Arcade, Puzzle, Strategy
- Platforms: Xbox 360
- Developers: Hudson Soft
- Publishers: Hudson Soft
Bomberman Live: A Classic Reborn on Xbox Live Arcade
Bomberman Live is a 2007 video game developed by Hudson Soft and published by Konami for the Xbox Live Arcade. It is a remake of the classic Bomberman series, updated with modern graphics and online multiplayer support.
The game features classic Bomberman gameplay, with players controlling a bomberman who must place bombs to blow up obstacles and enemies. The game can be played with up to four players, either locally or online.
Bomberman Live was a critical and commercial success, selling over one million copies worldwide. It was praised for its faithful recreation of the classic Bomberman gameplay, as well as its updated graphics and online multiplayer support.
Gameplay
Bomberman Live is a 2D maze game in which players control a bomberman who must place bombs to blow up obstacles and enemies. The game can be played with up to four players, either locally or online.
The goal of the game is to be the last bomberman standing. To do this, players must use their bombs to blow up their opponents, as well as to destroy obstacles that block their path.
Bomberman Live features a variety of different power-ups that can be collected to give players an advantage in battle. These power-ups include increased bomb power, increased speed, and the ability to place multiple bombs at once.
Graphics and Sound
Bomberman Live features updated graphics that are faithful to the classic Bomberman games. The game’s characters and environments are all rendered in a colorful and cartoony style.
The game’s sound effects and music are also faithful to the classic Bomberman games. The game’s music is upbeat and catchy, and the sound effects are all very recognizable.
Multiplayer
Bomberman Live supports both local and online multiplayer for up to four players. The game’s online multiplayer is very well-implemented, and it is easy to find and join games.
The game’s online multiplayer is also very lag-free, and it is possible to play with friends from all over the world without any problems.
Reception
Bomberman Live was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its faithful recreation of the classic Bomberman gameplay, as well as its updated graphics and online multiplayer support.
The game sold over one million copies worldwide, and it was one of the best-selling games on Xbox Live Arcade.
Legacy
Bomberman Live is considered to be one of the best Bomberman games ever made. The game’s faithful recreation of the classic gameplay, combined with its updated graphics and online multiplayer support, make it a must-play for fans of the series.
The game’s success also helped to revive the Bomberman series, and it led to the release of several new Bomberman games in the years that followed.
Conclusion
Bomberman Live is a classic Bomberman game that has been updated for the modern era. The game’s faithful recreation of the classic gameplay, combined with its updated graphics and online multiplayer support, make it a must-play for fans of the series.
If you are a fan of Bomberman, or if you are looking for a great multiplayer game to play with friends, then I highly recommend checking out Bomberman Live.
Review Score
8/10
Art
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