Bomberman 64

About Bomberman 64 (N64)

Bomberman 64 is an action puzzle game developed by Hudson Soft and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64 in 1997. It was the first Bomberman game built in full 3D, and it rethought the series’ famous grid-based bombing for a new generation. Instead of flat mazes, you roam three-dimensional arenas, kick bombs around corners, throw them over walls, and pump them up until they explode with a much bigger blast.

In the single-player story, Bomberman must stop the villain Altair and his forces from draining the energy of the planets. The adventure takes you through gardens, deserts, oceans, and castles, each with its own enemies and puzzles. Alongside the story, the four-player battle mode became the game’s lasting legacy, turning Bomberman 64 into a party favourite on the Nintendo 64.

Detailed Gameplay

Bomberman 64 mixes puzzle solving and action. You place bombs to clear blocks and enemies, collect power-ups, and use the 3D space to outmanoeuvre anything that gets in your way.

Bombs, pumping, and throwing

• Place a bomb and it explodes in a cross-shaped blast, clearing blocks, enemies, and rival players caught in its range.
• Hold a bomb to pump it up, increasing its blast size, though a pumped bomb is riskier to carry.
• Kick bombs across the floor to send them sliding around corners or into distant enemies.

Single-player worlds and puzzles

• The story mode is divided into themed worlds, each with several stages, hidden items, and a boss at the end.
• Stages mix combat with puzzles, such as pushing blocks, crossing bridges, and using bombs to open new paths.
• Collecting gold cards and hidden items unlocks extra stages and rewards careful exploration.

Four-player battle mode

• Up to four players can battle in arenas, dropping bombs, grabbing power-ups, and trying to be the last one standing.
• Power-ups increase bomb count, blast range, and speed, and the player who grabs them first gains a real edge.
• Arena hazards and collapsing floors keep matches moving, so camping in one corner rarely works for long.

Game Highlights

• Bomberman goes 3D: The move to three dimensions changed bombing, kicking, and throwing in ways no 2D game could.
• Pumped-up bombs: Holding a bomb to grow its blast adds risk and strategy to every placement.
• A real adventure mode: The story worlds give solo players puzzles and bosses beyond the battle arenas.
• Legendary multiplayer: Four-player battles made Bomberman 64 a staple of Nintendo 64 party nights.

Controls

On Nintendo 64, you move Bomberman with the analog stick and place, kick, and throw bombs with the face buttons.

• Analog Stick: Move Bomberman around the 3D arena.
• A Button: Place a bomb, and hold it to pump the bomb up.
• B Button: Kick a bomb to send it sliding across the floor.
• C Buttons: Adjust the camera view around the arena.
• Z Trigger: Throw a bomb over walls and obstacles.
• L and R Buttons: Use special actions and items in some stages.
• Start Button: Pause the game and open the menu.

Tips and Strategies to Win

Win more rounds with these tactics for bombing, positioning, and power-ups.

• Pump bombs only when you have a clear escape route, since a big blast is useless if it catches you too.
• Kick bombs instead of walking up to enemies, keeping distance between you and the explosion.
• Grab speed and bomb-count power-ups early in battle mode, before rivals claim them.
• In story stages, clear blocks methodically to reveal hidden items instead of rushing toward the exit.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Is Bomberman 64 different from classic 2D Bomberman games? A: Yes. It moves the action into full 3D arenas, adding bomb kicking, throwing, and pumping, plus a story adventure mode alongside the classic battle mode.

Q: How many players can play Bomberman 64 battle mode? A: Up to four players can battle together in the multiplayer mode, making it a strong party game on Nintendo 64.

Q: Can I play Bomberman 64 online for free? A: Yes, you can play Bomberman 64 online free in your browser on RiveGame, with no download or installation needed.