Summary
- Release Year: 1995
- Genres: Arcade, Tactical
- Platforms: DOS
- Developers: Skitso Productions
- Publishers: Skitso Productions
Mine Bombers (1995)
Mine Bombers is an action game for one or more players, developed and published by Kaneko in 1995. The game is very similar to Bomberman, but with a mining theme. Players control one of eight characters and must navigate a maze, planting bombs to destroy their opponents and collect treasures. The player with the most money at the end of the game wins.
Gameplay
Mine Bombers can be played by one to four players. The game is played on a maze-like grid, with each player starting in a different corner. Players can move around the grid by pressing the arrow keys, and can plant bombs by pressing the space bar. Bombs explode after a few seconds, destroying any blocks or players caught in the blast radius.
In addition to bombs, players can also collect a variety of power-ups, such as extra bombs, more powerful bombs, and invincibility. Players can also collect treasures, which can be sold for money. Money can be used to purchase new weapons and equipment from the shop.
The game ends when all but one player has been eliminated. The player with the most money at the end of the game wins.
Characters
There are eight playable characters in Mine Bombers. Each character has their own unique appearance and abilities. The characters are:
- Jack: A miner with a red bandana and a pickaxe. He is the most well-rounded character in the game.
- Jill: A miner with a pink bandana and a jackhammer. She is faster than Jack, but her bombs are not as powerful.
- Harry: A miner with a blue bandana and a drill. He is the strongest character in the game, but he is also the slowest.
- Sally: A miner with a yellow bandana and a flamethrower. She can set fires to destroy blocks and enemies.
- Spike: A miner with a green bandana and a shotgun. He can shoot enemies from a distance.
- Boulder: A miner with a brown bandana and a rock. He can throw rocks at enemies.
- Diamond: A miner with a purple bandana and a diamond pickaxe. He can mine diamonds, which can be sold for a lot of money.
- Gold: A miner with a gold bandana and a gold pickaxe. He can mine gold, which can be sold for even more money than diamonds.
Items
There are a variety of items that can be collected in Mine Bombers. These items include:
- Bombs: Bombs are the main weapon in Mine Bombers. They can be used to destroy blocks and enemies.
- Power-ups: Power-ups can give players a variety of abilities, such as extra bombs, more powerful bombs, and invincibility.
- Treasures: Treasures can be sold for money. Money can be used to purchase new weapons and equipment from the shop.
Shop
The shop in Mine Bombers sells a variety of weapons and equipment. These items include:
- Bombs: Bombs of different types and strengths.
- Power-ups: Power-ups that can give players a variety of abilities.
- Equipment: Equipment that can help players in the game, such as a helmet to protect them from explosions.
Reception
Mine Bombers received mixed reviews upon release. Some critics praised the game’s simple but addictive gameplay, while others criticized its poor graphics and lack of originality. However, the game was a commercial success, selling over one million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Mine Bombers is considered to be one of the best Bomberman clones ever made. The game’s simple but addictive gameplay has made it a favorite among fans of the genre. Mine Bombers has also been ported to a variety of platforms, including the PlayStation, Sega Saturn, and Game Boy.
Conclusion
Mine Bombers is a fun and challenging action game that’s perfect for fans of Bomberman and other classic arcade games. The game’s simple but addictive gameplay, variety of characters and items, and competitive multiplayer make it a great choice for a party game or a solo challenge.
Review Score
6/10
