Bombergirl
| Bombergirl | |
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 Promotional art | |
| Developer(s) | Konami |
| Series | Bomberman |
| Platform(s) | Arcade, Microsoft Windows |
| Release | Arcade
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| 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, was released in January 2021. 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 moé bishoujo 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
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]
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
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Romano, Sal (2021-01-04). "Bombergirl coming to PC via Konami Amusement Game Station service". Gematsu. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
- ^ "Game's main page with announcement about open beta early termination". Archived from the original on 2021-01-08. Retrieved 2021-01-08.
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)