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Bugbomber

Bugbomber

Credits
Released: 1992 (32 years ago)
Publisher: KingsoftInfo / Logo
Coder: Ivo-Jürgen Herzeg
Graphics: Michael Martin Detert
Musician: Chris HülsbeckInfo / Photo
Information
Main Control:Joystick (Port 2)
Players:1 to 4, Simultaneous
Language:English
Retail Price:£10.99 Tape
£15.99 Disk
Categorization
Genre:Arcade, Bomberman
Tags:Action, Top-down
Magazine Reviews
Commodore Format, issue 22 (jul 92), p58
Kingsoft full-price release
86%
Zzap!64, issue 86 (jul 92), p58
Kingsoft full-price release
87%
Average magazine rating:
Based on 2 magazine reviews
87%

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Reviews

Read review by Scott Weir
Graphics: 5Music: 5Playability: 7Overall: 7

11 Comments

BigM 2023-10-018/10 (8/10)
I've enjoyed several KINGSOFT games which are usually unlicensed clones. This is another good one. I only played against the computer and still enjoyed it.

While a Bomberman clone, it feels different due to your various modes of attack create different strategies.

Now, this is one game where I prefer the Amiga version. The detail in your character and enemies creates more visual interest. I felt more engaged.

Still, a wonderful C64 game has to be recommended and I'm looking forward to try the multiplayer.
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Sternhammer 2022-04-238/10 (8/10)
A truly excellent Bomberman 'homage' with great graphics, sound and that all important one more go playability.
A little on the easy side maybe but still superb stuff.
Probably Kingsofts finest moment.
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Sith-SmasherSith-Smasher 2014-12-188/10 (8/10)
Really fun Bomberman clone. Not that hard but very good nonetheless.
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MotherHenMotherHen 2012-08-24
I first played this game when a demo was given away with Commodore Format. I liked it and wanted the full game. As a child, I could never find it!

But I have just played it and... Its good but easy. I made it too level 49 and never died once. The game crashed before the final level. :evil:

You don't even have to create an army to kill the enemies. Just use your thunderbolts and the game is a breeze. Big problem is the enemies are in eggs at first. You can blow them all up before they even get a chance to hatch.

Tip! Never try and collect more than 999 health points. It cycles round to 000 and almost kills you!
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bronsteinbronstein 2010-07-23
Kingsoft were always a software house that seemd to rush out almost anything decent that was sent in by some 17year old West German hopeful. Hits they only had a few, but this one was probably their greatest.
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mv64 2005-11-08
The Amiga version is the best game I've EVER played. The C64 version stinks!
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Retrovertigo 2004-02-20
Brilliant game but far too easy against the computer :(
Joss Ackland's Spunky Backpack 2003-08-01
Fantastic bombermanish game with loads more interesting weapons. You can lay tanks and soldiers who hatch and be on your team, as well as super fast lightning bolts. Rock, followed swiftly by, on.
Lee Wadiun 2003-02-23
One of my favourite bomberman clones.
Robert Yaw 2003-01-16
Bug Bomber takes the original Bomberman concept, adds a host of new weapons and creates an equally good gaming experience.
Oldskool 2002-01-31
Slick, cerebral Bomberman clone with a wealth of different things to do to beef up the strategy.

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Scans

  • Bugbomber Front Cover scan
    Front Cover
  • Bugbomber Front Cover scan
    Front Cover ‧ Disk
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    Magazine ‧ Zzap64! ‧ 150 DPI

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Also released for DOS.