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==Development and release==
==Development and release==
''Bombergirl'' was 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'' 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 announced in January 2020, in which users are charged per play, in the same way players at on-location arcade cabinets are.<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> The open beta for the Windows release launched on January 5, and was scheduled to run until January 12, but ended early on January 8 due to issues with the matchmaking service.<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 announcment 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>
''Bombergirl'' was 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'' 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 announced in January 2020, in which users are charged per play, in the same way players at on-location arcade cabinets are.<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> The open beta for the Windows release launched on January 5, and was scheduled to run until January 12, but ended early on January 8 due to issues with the matchmaking service.<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>


==Reception==
==Reception==

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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
  • TBA
Mode(s)Multiplayer

Bombergirl[a] is a video game developed by Konami and released for Japanese arcades on August 30, 2018. A Microsoft Windows version, where users are charged per play, is planned. 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 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.

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,[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 sexual manner.[1]

Development and release

Bombergirl was developed by Konami. It was announced 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 announced in January 2020, in which users are charged per play, in the same way players at on-location arcade cabinets are.[6] The open beta for the Windows release launched on January 5, and was scheduled to run until January 12, but ended early on January 8 due to issues with the matchmaking service.[7]

Reception

Pre-release

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

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

References

  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.
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