Neo Bomberman (Neo Geo MVS) Playthrough - NintendoComplete

A playthrough of Hudson Soft's 1997 action-puzzle game for the Neo Geo MVS, Neo Bomberman.
Played through the normal mode on the default difficulty level.
Bomberman is quite the man about town, having appeared on more than platforms than just about any other franchise out there in the 1990s. Neo Bomberman was one of the three Neo Geo games that Hudson ever published, and their only system-exclusive in-house developed title for the system. (They also developed Panic Bomber, but that was an upgraded port from the original PC Engine SuperCD2 game.)
It's a simple game - even by Bomberman standards - largely owing to it being designed specifically for the arcade platform. This one never received any official release on the AES.
The game is split into two mode - the classic battle mode, and the single-player "normal" mode that gives you a series of themed stages to blast your way through. You pick up all the standard sorts of power-ups anyone familiar with the Bomberman series will instantly recognize. It doesn't really add much to the traditional gameplay, but it never seems interested in reinventing the wheel to any degree. The mechanics are as solid and as fast-paced as ever, and it plays exactly like 2D Bomberman should.
The real draw to this edition of Bomberman is the arcade-style presentation. There are some really cool animated cutscenes throughout: I don't believe that there are any FMV clips, but rather, it looks like the "moving picture" style of cutscenes we used to see on the Sega CD and TurboGrafx-CD, just with much more detail and far more frames of animation. The in-game graphics are all prerendered CGI models, somewhat like what we saw in the 32-bit Bomberman titles, and even though they are a bit bland and lack character compared to the older games, they are clean, well-defined, and they animate nicely.
The sound is classic Bomberman all the way. The sound effects are they same as they always have been, the explosions are loud and bassy, and the music is just as catchy and cheesy as ever. I only wish that the samples were a bit higher quality - the distortion in the digital sound is a bit disappointing for a game that was released in 1997.
Neo Bomberman one of the most obscure widely-released titles in the series, and all nitpicking aside, it's s a lot of fun to blow an hour or two on. It might not live up to the lofty standards set by the Super Bomberman games, but that doesn't stop it from being thoroughly entertaining while it lasts.
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[@NintendoComplete]

Back in the 90s, Bomberman really got around, didn't he? And thankfully, not even the mighty Neo Geo was spared!

[@KGRAMR]

We almost got one on the Atari Jaguar and officially endorsed by Hudson Soft, as it was being developed by a North American developer (Genetic Fantasia), but Atari being almost dead as a dodo by 1996 meant that a lot of projects under development for the system had to be killed (Bomberman Legends [a.k.a. Jaguar Bomberman] included). I, however, do hope that their original creators release the .ROM online, as it was found 3-4 years ago ^_^ But god only knows when it will happen...Good video by the way NC :D

[@NintendoComplete]

@@KGRAMR Wow. No kidding? I'd love to have seen Bomberman on the Jaguar. I had no idea that they were working on one, but I'd love to see that beta if they ever see fit to post it online. And thanks!

[@kentwanwilliams9433]

Hey NintendoComplete can you play Bomberman 64 and Bomberman 64 the Second Attack.

[@devingiles6597]

Well, it looks like the Bomberman's Intellectual Property now belong to Konami after they acquired Hudson Soft.

[@caiusmadison2996]

Atomic Punk is the first foray for Bomberman on the NeoGeo Real Arcade System. It could be acquired, and played at home. In my opinion, its the best, because this era had washed put colors and kinda meek gameplay. You got self setup a lot more on older versions. Plus, I'm in the camp the animations are better from the earliest examples. Still, this is an awesome installment, it had many innovations and is fun on later levels.

[@PedroJaimeCostaPereira]

Best bomberman I ever played in my entire arcade life.

[@GraveKenshin1991]

Love the nice animation change when you go through the Gate while riding something.

[@Madvillainy91]

I wish the arcades I've been to had this game. If I played this as a kid, I would've had my mind blown.

[@OOOAAAIII]

I love to see that you actually make a mistake here and there, a real human playing :-)

[@solarflare9078]

He even just *barely* got a 1CC.

[@AiSong993]

The only arcade game i can finish with one coin.

[@ikuzoboi2124]

Hope you can watch my playthrough of this game. I finished neobomberman under 40 mins without using cheats, tas, and deaths.

[@caiusmadison2996]

I can do MK 1 and 2 this way. I have only beat 3 this way once, so I don't count it just yet, until I can beat the fullest(most difficult) ladder in one go consistently. Working on it, it'll happen.

[@heitorprado-gv7ww]

@@ikuzoboi2124 0ĺþb dbch v.b

[@PedroJaimeCostaPereira]

Neo Bombastic! Amazing vid.

[@nikyabodigital]

That teleport guy is unbeatable

[@therealseanw.stewart2071]

Taking a break from Contra? Can't say I blame you. Mere mortals can handle only so much manliness in a week. Shattered Soldier was probably the epitome of the series anyway, up until Rebirth. On the other hand, *Bomberman* is a fun series too! Blowing away your enemies is so much fun when you time your explosions correctly, regardless of which version you're playing. ...I don't imagine the poor Bombers are very popular at the airport though.

[@lilfella4658]

Fights God and wins Touches fly and dies instantly

[@Blue_Gamer_22]

36:30 The best battle 💣

[@ezrealkenn3737]

Yes Paps

[@novostranger]

Nostalgia

[@martintherabbit1255]

26:56 Cream: Oh No 😢

[@rockymitsu]

Sonic fan characters sucks

[@darksoulsong]

This one definitely has some good points, but there are better versions in the snes, genesis and Sega Saturn; The latter one is the best, in my opinion.

[@turrican3839]

I have no idea why the music is hella muffled doe, also the pre-rendered graphics? Hmm... Idk only some things actually look pre-rendered.

[@Black77901]

El mejor bomberman de todos en mi opinion personal

[@averageradiantreplays7702]

Saturn Bomberman

[@NintendoComplete]

@@averageradiantreplays7702 Gotta agree. Saturn Bomberman is easily the best one.

[@averageradiantreplays7702]

@@NintendoComplete The multiplayer is obviously... Hands down one of the best ever made for Bomberman standards. And the campaign has a really cool variety mixed on it. Hell we even got a Segata Sanshiro ad for Bomberman (Altough I think it was made for the other Sat Bomberman that wasn't that good). No wonders why it is so sought after, next to the SFC's Bombermans.

[@cyanthelouie]

saturn bomberman is easily overrated

[@Vectormantudeoz]

@@cyanthelouie Bueno ya cada quien con sus opiniones

[@user-ro1cs5hp5e]

great video

[@starman2517]

playing this on MAME with cheats makes me realize how repetitive the music is. still love it and the game

[@quangphamminh1676]

1:28 Intro And Start Of Stage 1 10:28 End Of Stage 1 And Start Of Stage 2 18:14 End Of Stage 2 And Start Of Stage 3 26:36 End Of Stage 3 And Start Of Stage 4 38:19 End Of Stage 4 And Start Of Stage 5 48:21 End Of Stage 5 And Credits

[@tannerlion1994]

The pink one is Pretty Bomber

[@cyanthelouie]

the black bomberman in the images after u complete a zone has white legs and arms instead of the other skin color

[@megacracker8028]

One does not simply Pass area 4 without raging at those annoying flies.

[@superplaceholder6537]

The music tracks are quite short and have some looping problems.

[@Renzo-cn4zw]

this bomberman game for the neo geo sounds more like a 1990s arcade game came from kaneko or sammy

[@aderitosantos1695]

I remember play arcade, never see sprites was 3d pre renders first in bomberman series ,that why so beatifull graphics

[@HeIsTheBluesCat]

First world gives me Detana!! Twinbee vibes

[@mariamescalante6738]

Como le hago para jugarlo de nuevo???????😢😢

[@luis4101]

Uuf amigo que hermoso pense que nadie recordaria este hermoso juego, y si alguien sabe si ya salió la versión para android la romperia y no solo para mi si no para mis otros amigos veteranos que estan viendo este video

[@vanessapolanco5142]

Anyone knows where or how can i get this game?:( I would play at an arcade place when I was 8 or 7

[@vanessapolanco5142]

Nvm guys i got it :D

[@tannerlion1994]

1:30 that pink one, is that Pretty Bomber?

[@manuelfreire9659]

buen juego

[@腕賀蛍貴]

これやってみたいなー。

[@thehumbleone1983]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@apostolosbulgarakis4114]

Hey can You do playthrough of blaster master games please ?

[@caiusmadison2996]

YES PLEASE. It's amazing as a series altogether.

[@_aitchfactor188]

To be honest, the graphics look kinda basic for a neo geo game, especially one released in 1997.

[@Diwasho]

No kidding, the graphics and animations look very similar to the first Super Bomberman on SNES. Even the later SB games looked quite different from the first one but Neo Bomberman went back to this style for some reason. After the gorgeous Saturn Bomberman this doesn't really feel like arcade quality.

[@SonicGamerGirl2006]

That's not necessarily a bad thing. The game still looks VERY charming for a Bomberman game. 😊😁

[@barbierumbiak8066]

1997

[@thehumbleone1983]

Please could you do play through of Wani Wani world for the Sega Mega drive thanks

[@rosadiaz-tg6ib]

Buenos días América

[@chowmein0941]

3:24, 4:43, Translations?

[@JakeTheVictini]

3:24 "Let's do our best, too." 4:43 "Well done!"

[@ibrahimyilmaz6438]

The Aksehirli

[@armandofuentes5999]

How YOU GOT THIS GAME!?

[@chainsawteddybear]

I WOULD KILL TO PLAY THIS GAME

[@NintendoComplete]

You could download Mame or FBNeo. Both play it just fine :)

[@_Majoras]

irems dynablaster on arcade is way better and it was released 6 years earlier

[@stoopidmansidiot]

this game was quite blatantly rushed if you don't believe me, maybe the unused content will convince you

[@ibrahimyilmaz6438]

Helal olsun seni cikartan cobraya

[@willschweitzer9784]

Looks like LOLO...

[@dravenharle4400]

watt the hal is this game?

[@jayden6538]

Neo Bomberman

[@averageradiantreplays7702]

Not the best Bomberman in my opinion (The OST is truly one of the worst I ever listened to, samples of maximum like 10 seconds looping and looping gets truly annoying). This game was awfully popular here in Mexico and possibly more Latam countries, I have never seen why. Especially considering many of those persons refuse to play another Bomberman that is not Neo Bomberman... Yeah, makes no sense. Thanks for the video bro, brings back some good ( ~~And awfully bad~~ ) memories when I used to own some arcades.

[@KGRAMR]

Fun trivia: Upon starting the Neo Geo with the game inserted, its default language setting is Spanish and hey, most of the people i've known at Venezuela (including my mom of all people!) love Bomberman :)

[@averageradiantreplays7702]

I have seen rumors that this bomberman was actually made in Spain? Who knows, because is really something curious. Here in Mexico everyone is so cancerous to play videogames to be honest xD Nice to see the game was recognized even on Venezuela, ¡Saludos!

[@KGRAMR]

@@averageradiantreplays7702 Ah, i see you're a man of culture as well compañero. As awesome that would be, Neo Bomberman was actually created by Japanese developer Produce! (gdri.smspower.org/wiki/index.php/Produce!), who are most well known for The 7th Saga on SNES. Want more? They worked on Super Bomberman 1, 2 and 4 as well ;)

[@jayden6538]

@@KGRAMR Emulators used to start with European region on Neo Geo games. Normally, this wasn't a problem, as the games were in English and some games even let you change the language in the settings. However, on Neo Bomberman the game plays in Spanish when the region is set to Europe or Asia. The only way to play the game in English is to change the region to USA, because you can't change the language in the settings. This serves as more evidence that the game was rushed to release, along with all of the unused content in the game.