White Bomber
The primary Bomberman and the player character in the main adventure.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move Bomberman |
|---|---|
A | Place a bomb |
Control notes
Additional actions depend on power-ups and the selected control configuration.
How it plays
How does Saturn Bomberman play?
The game uses a top-down perspective on grid-based arenas. Players move through stages, place bombs, and use the resulting cross-shaped explosions to destroy blocks, defeat enemies, open routes, and activate switches.
Story mode progresses through themed worlds with regular rooms, special challenges, and boss encounters. Power-ups can improve bomb range, bomb capacity, movement, or other abilities. Battle mode places players in enclosed arenas where the last surviving Bomberman wins; matches can support up to ten local players with compatible multitap equipment.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Saturn Bomberman?
Use bombs to shape the arena rather than simply destroy every block. Place a bomb, move behind cover, and leave yourself a clear escape route before the fuse expires.
Collect range and capacity upgrades carefully, but avoid becoming trapped by your own expanding explosions. In battles, watch opponents' bomb timers, exploit chain reactions, and use walls to control the routes between players.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Black Bomber
A rival Bomberman who appears in the series setting and multiplayer battles.
Pretty Bomber
A recurring Bomberman character who appears in the game's story and broader series cast.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Always identify an escape path before placing a bomb.
- 2
Chain reactions can clear large areas but can also make movement dangerous.
- 3
In Battle Mode, patience and positioning are often safer than rushing toward an opponent.
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