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{{About|the video game|the manga|Bomber Girl}}
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{{Infobox video game
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| series = ''[[Bomberman]]''
| series = ''[[Bomberman]]''
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| platforms = [[Arcade game|Arcade]]
| platforms = [[Arcade game|Arcade]], [[Microsoft Windows]]
| released = {{Video game release|JP|August 30, 2018}}
| released = '''Arcade'''{{Video game release|JP|August 30, 2018}}{{ubl|'''Microsoft Windows'''|{{Video game release|JP|December 22, 2021}}}}
| genre = [[Multiplayer online battle arena|MOBA]]
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| modes = [[Multiplayer]]
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{{nihongo foot|'''''Bombergirl'''''|ボンバーガール|Bonbāgāru|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is a video game published by [[Konami]] and released for [[arcade game|Japanese arcades]] on August 30, 2018. It is a spin-off from the ''[[Bomberman]]'' series, and is played similarly to previous titles, with the most striking difference being the characters are all humanoid girls depicted in a [[Moe_(slang)|moe]] anime style. Eight players are split into two teams of four, who aim to destroy the other team's base by placing bombs and using character-specific abilities.
{{nihongo foot|'''''Bombergirl'''''|ボンバーガール|Bonbāgāru|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is a [[multiplayer online battle arena]] (MOBA) video game developed by [[Konami]] and released for Japanese [[arcade game|arcades]] on August 30, 2018. A [[Microsoft Windows]] version was released in December 2021. It is a spin-off from the ''[[Bomberman]]'' series, and is played similarly to previous titles, with characters that are all humanoid girls depicted in a [[Bishōjo|bishoujo]] [[Moe (slang)|moe]] visual style. Eight players are split into two teams of four, who aim to destroy the other team's base by placing bombs and using character-specific abilities.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
''Bombergirl'' is played similarly to other ''[[Bomberman]]'' games. Two four-player teams play the game at a time and control one of several different characters,<ref name="polygon anime"/> in matches where the goal is to destroy the other team's base. The players can place bombs,<ref name="destructoid waifu wars">{{cite web|url=https://www.destructoid.com/konami-makes-waifu-wars-literal-with-bombergirl-417894.phtml|title=Konami makes waifu wars literal with Bombergirl|first=Nick|last=Valdez|date=2017-02-09|website=[[Destructoid]]|publisher=Modern Method|accessdate=2017-02-11|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212164145/https://www.destructoid.com/konami-makes-waifu-wars-literal-with-bombergirl-417894.phtml|archivedate=2017-02-12|df=}}</ref> as well as use character-specific abilities;<ref name="polygon anime"/> for instance, Shiro can place several bombs, Momoko can create blocks, Oren can move quickly, and Emera can use ranged attacks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2017/02/10/bombergirl-announced-4v4-co-op-arcade-game-jaepo-2017/|title=Bombergirl Announced As A 4v4 Co-op Arcade Game at JAEPO 2017|author=Sato|date=2017-02-10|website=Siliconera|publisher=Curse|accessdate=2017-02-11|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170210135703/http://www.siliconera.com/2017/02/10/bombergirl-announced-4v4-co-op-arcade-game-jaepo-2017/|archivedate=2017-02-10|df=}}</ref> Throughout the match, characters' levels are raised, allowing the player to use special attacks such as a beam sword and a flaming sword. After a match, the losing team's characters' clothes are shown torn apart in a [[Fan service|sexual manner]].<ref name="polygon anime">{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/2017/2/10/14571826/bombergirl-arcade-konami-bomberman-anime|title=Konami’s going full anime with new Bomberman spinoff Bombergirl|first=Michael|last=McWhertor|date=2017-02-10|website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|publisher=[[Vox Media]]|accessdate=2017-02-11|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211115241/http://www.polygon.com/2017/2/10/14571826/bombergirl-arcade-konami-bomberman-anime|archivedate=2017-02-11|df=}}</ref>
''Bombergirl'' is played similarly to other ''[[Bomberman]]'' games. Two four-player teams play the game at a time and control one of several different characters,<ref name="polygon anime"/> in matches where the goal is to destroy the other team's base. The players can place bombs,<ref name="destructoid waifu wars">{{cite web|url=https://www.destructoid.com/konami-makes-waifu-wars-literal-with-bombergirl-417894.phtml|title=Konami makes waifu wars literal with Bombergirl|first=Nick|last=Valdez|date=2017-02-09|website=[[Destructoid]]|publisher=Modern Method|access-date=2017-02-11|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212164145/https://www.destructoid.com/konami-makes-waifu-wars-literal-with-bombergirl-417894.phtml|archive-date=2017-02-12}}</ref> as well as use character-specific abilities;<ref name="polygon anime"/> for instance, Shiro can place several bombs, Momoko can create blocks, Oren can move quickly, and Emera can use ranged attacks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2017/02/10/bombergirl-announced-4v4-co-op-arcade-game-jaepo-2017/|title=Bombergirl Announced As A 4v4 Co-op Arcade Game at JAEPO 2017|author=Sato|date=2017-02-10|website=Siliconera|publisher=Curse|access-date=2017-02-11|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170210135703/http://www.siliconera.com/2017/02/10/bombergirl-announced-4v4-co-op-arcade-game-jaepo-2017/|archive-date=2017-02-10}}</ref> Throughout the match, characters' levels are raised, allowing the player to use special attacks such as a beam sword and a flaming sword. After a match, characters on the losing team are displayed with their clothes burned apart in a comically [[Fan service|sexual manner]].<ref name="polygon anime">{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/2017/2/10/14571826/bombergirl-arcade-konami-bomberman-anime|title=Konami's going full anime with new Bomberman spinoff Bombergirl|first=Michael|last=McWhertor|date=2017-02-10|website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|publisher=[[Vox Media]]|access-date=2017-02-11|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211115241/http://www.polygon.com/2017/2/10/14571826/bombergirl-arcade-konami-bomberman-anime|archive-date=2017-02-11}}</ref> The game also features various Konami crossover characters among its original cast, such as Grim Aloe from ''Quiz Magic Academy'' and Sephia Belmont, an original character inspired by ''[[Castlevania]]''{{'}}s "Belmont" protagonists.


==Development and release==
==Development and release==
''Bombergirl'' is developed by [[Konami]]. It was announced at the [[Japan Amusement Expo]] in February 2017 as an [[arcade game|arcade]]-exclusive game,<ref name="polygon anime"/> twenty years after [[Neo Bomberman|the previous arcade ''Bomberman'' title]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kotaku.com/konami-turns-bomberman-into-bombergirl-1792210126|date=2017-02-10|title=Konami Turns Bomberman Into Bombergirl|first=Brian|last=Ashcraft|website=[[Kotaku]]|publisher=[[Gizmodo Media Group]]|accessdate=2017-02-11|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211031159/http://kotaku.com/konami-turns-bomberman-into-bombergirl-1792210126|archivedate=2017-02-11|df=}}</ref> and was playable at the event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-02-10/konami-announces-bombergirl-co-op-battle-arcade-game/.112073|title=Konami Announces Bombergirl Co-op Battle Arcade Game|date=2017-02-10|website=[[Anime News Network]]|accessdate=2017-02-11|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211021233/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-02-10/konami-announces-bombergirl-co-op-battle-arcade-game/.112073|archivedate=2017-02-11|df=}}</ref> The developers intended for the new game elements the game introduces to the series to make the game fun to watch in addition to fun to play.<ref name="destructoid waifu wars"/>
''Bombergirl'' was developed by [[Konami]]. The title was revealed at the [[Japan Amusement Expo]] in February 2017 as an [[arcade game|arcade]]-exclusive game,<ref name="polygon anime"/> twenty years after [[Neo Bomberman|the previous arcade ''Bomberman'' game]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kotaku.com/konami-turns-bomberman-into-bombergirl-1792210126|date=2017-02-10|title=Konami Turns Bomberman Into Bombergirl|first=Brian|last=Ashcraft|website=[[Kotaku]]|publisher=[[Gizmodo Media Group]]|access-date=2017-02-11|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211031159/http://kotaku.com/konami-turns-bomberman-into-bombergirl-1792210126|archive-date=2017-02-11}}</ref> and was playable at the event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-02-10/konami-announces-bombergirl-co-op-battle-arcade-game/.112073|title=Konami Announces Bombergirl Co-op Battle Arcade Game|date=2017-02-10|website=[[Anime News Network]]|access-date=2017-02-11|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211021233/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-02-10/konami-announces-bombergirl-co-op-battle-arcade-game/.112073|archive-date=2017-02-11}}</ref> The developers intended for the new game elements the game introduces to the series to make the game fun to watch in addition to fun to play.<ref name="destructoid waifu wars"/> A [[Microsoft Windows]] version was also developed.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2021/01/bombergirl-coming-to-pc-via-konami-amusement-game-station-service |title=Bombergirl coming to PC via Konami Amusement Game Station service |author=Romano, Sal |date=2021-01-04 |website=Gematsu |access-date=2021-01-05}}</ref> After two beta tests in January<ref>{{cite web|url=https://p.eagate.573.jp/game/eacbg/bg/index.html |access-date=2021-01-08 |title=Game's main page with announcement about open beta early termination|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108151103/https://p.eagate.573.jp/game/eacbg/bg/index.html |archive-date=2021-01-08}}</ref> and November<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/bombergirl573/status/1454998391990067200 |access-date=2022-02-02 |title=Open Beta Test Announcement}}</ref> the game was released on December 22, 2021 for Konami's Konasute (Konami Amusement Game Station) service.


==Reception==
==Reception==

===Pre-release===
''[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]'' described the game as "horny", similarly to their earlier game ''[[Otomedius]]'', a ''[[Gradius]]''-like shooting game where the player controls female characters rather than ships.<ref name="polygon anime"/> ''[[Destructoid]]'' was positive to the pre-release footage, saying that they hoped it would be released in the West, and that they liked its "cute" aesthetic.<ref name="destructoid waifu wars"/>
''[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]'' described the game as "horny", similarly to their earlier game ''[[Otomedius]]'', a ''[[Gradius]]''-like shooting game where the player controls female characters rather than ships.<ref name="polygon anime"/> ''[[Destructoid]]'' was positive to the pre-release footage, saying that they hoped it would be released in the West, and that they liked its cute aesthetic.<ref name="destructoid waifu wars"/>


==Notes==
==Notes==
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Latest revision as of 19:13, 14 October 2023

This article is about the video game. For the manga, see Bomber Girl.
Bombergirl
Promotional art
Developer(s)Konami
SeriesBomberman
Platform(s)Arcade, Microsoft Windows
ReleaseArcade
  • JP: August 30, 2018
  • Microsoft Windows
    • JP: December 22, 2021
Genre(s)MOBA
Mode(s)Multiplayer

Bombergirl[a] is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) video game developed by Konami and released for Japanese arcades on August 30, 2018. A Microsoft Windows version was released in December 2021. It is a spin-off from the Bomberman series, and is played similarly to previous titles, with characters that are all humanoid girls depicted in a bishoujo moe visual style. Eight players are split into two teams of four, who aim to destroy the other team's base by placing bombs and using character-specific abilities.

Gameplay

[edit]

Bombergirl is played similarly to other Bomberman games. Two four-player teams play the game at a time and control one of several different characters,[1] in matches where the goal is to destroy the other team's base. The players can place bombs,[2] as well as use character-specific abilities;[1] for instance, Shiro can place several bombs, Momoko can create blocks, Oren can move quickly, and Emera can use ranged attacks.[3] Throughout the match, characters' levels are raised, allowing the player to use special attacks such as a beam sword and a flaming sword. After a match, characters on the losing team are displayed with their clothes burned apart in a comically sexual manner.[1] The game also features various Konami crossover characters among its original cast, such as Grim Aloe from Quiz Magic Academy and Sephia Belmont, an original character inspired by Castlevania's "Belmont" protagonists.

Development and release

[edit]

Bombergirl was developed by Konami. The title was revealed at the Japan Amusement Expo in February 2017 as an arcade-exclusive game,[1] twenty years after the previous arcade Bomberman game,[4] and was playable at the event.[5] The developers intended for the new game elements the game introduces to the series to make the game fun to watch in addition to fun to play.[2] A Microsoft Windows version was also developed.[6] After two beta tests in January[7] and November[8] the game was released on December 22, 2021 for Konami's Konasute (Konami Amusement Game Station) service.

Reception

[edit]

Polygon described the game as "horny", similarly to their earlier game Otomedius, a Gradius-like shooting game where the player controls female characters rather than ships.[1] Destructoid was positive to the pre-release footage, saying that they hoped it would be released in the West, and that they liked its cute aesthetic.[2]

Notes

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  1. ^ Japanese: ボンバーガール, Hepburn: Bonbāgāru

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e McWhertor, Michael (2017-02-10). "Konami's going full anime with new Bomberman spinoff Bombergirl". Polygon. Vox Media. Archived from the original on 2017-02-11. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
  2. ^ a b c Valdez, Nick (2017-02-09). "Konami makes waifu wars literal with Bombergirl". Destructoid. Modern Method. Archived from the original on 2017-02-12. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
  3. ^ Sato (2017-02-10). "Bombergirl Announced As A 4v4 Co-op Arcade Game at JAEPO 2017". Siliconera. Curse. Archived from the original on 2017-02-10. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
  4. ^ Ashcraft, Brian (2017-02-10). "Konami Turns Bomberman Into Bombergirl". Kotaku. Gizmodo Media Group. Archived from the original on 2017-02-11. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
  5. ^ "Konami Announces Bombergirl Co-op Battle Arcade Game". Anime News Network. 2017-02-10. Archived from the original on 2017-02-11. Retrieved 2017-02-11.
  6. ^ Romano, Sal (2021-01-04). "Bombergirl coming to PC via Konami Amusement Game Station service". Gematsu. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
  7. ^ "Game's main page with announcement about open beta early termination". Archived from the original on 2021-01-08. Retrieved 2021-01-08.
  8. ^ "Open Beta Test Announcement". Retrieved 2022-02-02.
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