Bombergirl
| Bombergirl | |
|---|---|
 Promotional art | |
| Developer(s) | Konami |
| Series | Bomberman |
| Platform(s) | Arcade |
| Release |
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| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
Bombergirl[a] is a video game by Konami, published in Japan as an arcade game on August 30, 2018. It is a spin-off from the Bomberman series, and is played similarly to previous titles. Eight players play it at a time, 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, the losing team's characters' clothing takes damage.[1]
Development and release
Bombergirl is 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 title,[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]
Reception
Pre-release
Polygon called the game a "horny take" on the Bomberman series, 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.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ 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.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ 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.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ 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.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "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.
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