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Bomberman Live
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 30 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 16 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Hudson Soft
Developer: Backbone Entertainment
Genre(s): Action
Players: 8
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: July 18, 2007
Summary
[Xbox Live Arcade] Drop bombs with reckless abandon and blast your enemies into oblivion. Compete with up to eight players online as you battle through eight exotic arenas with your own customized Bomberman. Unleash your fury in ongoing tournaments to prove you're the best. Choose from any of eight all new arenas and start dropping your bombs, kick fiery surprises across the arena, and send your enemies to their doom. Ongoing tournaments will allow you to compete globally to determine who's the best Bomberman of all. Each Bomberman can have a custom head or hat, facial expressions and features, and a costume. There are over 10,000 custom possibilities, so you may never see another Bomberman exactly like yours. One of the greatest game series of all time comes to Xbox LIVE Arcade. Take control of your customized Bomberman and use your bombs to knock out your opponents, discover upgrades, and dominate the arena. [Microsoft]
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What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
AceGamez
It looks great, it sounds good and it plays like a real dream, the simplistic gameplay revealing hidden depths and strategies the more you play, with plenty of hilarious moments of death or glory in every game you can play. Blowing up your friends really has never been so much fun!
Read Full Review >GotNext
Every 360 owner needs to make this part of their collection. Just make sure to step away from your chair, and occasionally embrace reality; something I often have the custom of forgetting.
Read Full Review >MS Xbox World
Hudson made a mistake releasing Act Zero last year, but boy oh boy have they ever made up for it with the masterpiece of Bomberman Live. My hat off to the guys at Hudson Entertainment for giving us one of the best versions of Bomberman since the Sega Saturn.
Read Full Review >Team Xbox
It’s multiplayer Bomberman at its finest. With Bomberman Live! you don’t have to get a Wii to play some good, local multiplayer.
Read Full Review >GamerNode
Bomberman Live is accurately priced at 800 Microsoft Points and is really a must-have for anyone's 360, whether they primarily play online or off.
Read Full Review >Xboxic
For a mere 800 Microsoft Points, gamers can experience party gaming at its best- a form that isn’t bogged down by senseless side-plots and gimmicky gameplay. As an added bonus, the developer plans to add new maps and costumes in the near future, further increasing replayability for the title.
Read Full Review >Official Xbox Magazine UK
Exploding with multiplayer fun! [Oct 2007, p.98]
Video Game Talk
Out of the 48 Live Arcade titles that I digitally own, Bomberman Live tops them all.
Read Full Review >Hardcore Gamer Magazine
While a few more arenas would have been nice, this is the ultimate modern Bomberman, and one of the best multiplayer games around. [Oct 2007, p.66]
1UP
The formula is as hectic and hilarious as it's ever been, and having it reside on a hard drive, ready for eight-player online action at any moment, makes it the perfect Live Arcade title.
Read Full Review >AtomicGamer
The various game modes, customizability of Bomberman and the ability to play both online or offline with friends makes for a package that, at the price, can't be beat.
Read Full Review >Planet Xbox 360
The random costume drops and incredibly clever Achievements will keep gamers playing this one for weeks on end; beyond that, the addictive gameplay will make it hard to put down the controller, even with the few obvious blemishes in Live gameplay and limited single-player levels.
Read Full Review >Game Almighty
The most well-rounded and customizable game currently available on Xbox Live Arcade. The graphics are crisp, the animations fun and the options are many. It's so good, it even makes up for Bomberman Act Zero. Yes, it's THAT good.
Read Full Review >Gamers' Temple
The game certainly doesn't disappoint in this regard and provides some of the most frenzied gameplay you'll find on Xbox Live Arcade.
Read Full Review >Gaming Nexus
At $10 it's hard to imagine a better deal; the game is loaded with a ton of content and a great multiplayer experience making this a must-own party game for anybody who loves fast-paced action games.
Read Full Review >GameZone
Even though this is a very simple game to learn and play you will be amazed at how fun it is.
Read Full Review >Official Xbox Magazine
A full-service Bomberman experience - Live Arcade is the perfect platform for it, and $10 is a fair price. We just can't resist. [Sept 2007, p.73]
IGN
The game is a ton of fun, very dynamic in terms of gameplay, and more than worth the asking price of 800 Microsoft Points ($10USD).
Read Full Review >My Gamer
Bomberman is all about having that easy to play, casual multiplayer gaming session...the same motif that all Live Arcade should possess. Do yourself a favor and purchase this game as soon as possible.
Read Full Review >Game Chronicles
This game retains all the core fun and challenge of the original as well as keeping the charming visual style intact, and with unparalleled freedom to create and customize your own game sessions and rules, there is no end in sight for the addictive gameplay you will experience with Bomberman Live.
Read Full Review >Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
A stripped-down game that gets it right and makes it look easy. [Oct 2007, p.94]
GamePro
Bomberman is the rare game that feels as natural after a round of Uno as it does after a Gears of War deathmatch. The action could come a bit quicker, but when it does, it's still a thrill after all these years.
Read Full Review >Eurogamer
A cheap, polished online-enabled offering that fans and newcomers should embrace heartily to their bosoms. It's exactly the sort of quality offering that Microsoft should be extracting from developers of Live Arcade titles and one that should bring a smile to the faces of any right thinking gamers.
Read Full Review >Games Radar (in-house)
Bomberman’s always been about party-style multiplayer, anyway. And as such, Bomberman Live delivers where it counts.
Read Full Review >Gaming Target
While it's not the most perfect version of Bomberman ever (a better variety of maps and a better single-player mode would have went a long way), it's Bomberman on Live and that's pretty exciting (and as fun as ever) in and of itself.
Read Full Review >Computer and Video Games
The full Bomberman experience with a ton of options and addictive online mode. XBL Silver members approach with caution.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
This game has a short offline fuse, but is a blast to play online or with friends.
Read Full Review >PALGN
Not many risks were taken in bringing Bomberman to the Xbox Live Arcade and the game is still a lot more enjoyable in multiplayer, but it's hard to go past Bomberman Live for an enjoyable multiplayer experience that has truly stood the test of time.
Read Full Review >X360 Magazine UK
Enough of the old charm shines through for the eight online or local players to have a blast. [Issue#24, p.100]
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.7 (out of 10) based on 16 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Eric gave it a9:
Hey you guys! A bomberman game that doesn't suck for the 360! Awesome!
Jim B. gave it a10:
Without doubt the best XBLA arcade title yet! Buy more pads, invite your mates, order the pizzas and crack open the beers.
Cam T. gave it a10:
Light, comical and explosive! This is easily the best game on XBLA and without a doubt delivers the best online gaming experience I've ever had. Bomberman Live is gaming greatness and non stop fun at its very best. It was super easy to pick up and play (within minutes) and people of any age will love it! Finally! we have a game that knows what games are all about (NON STOP FUN!), and once you pick it yup you won't be able to put it down! A definite a must buy!! Awesome game! Woot!
Star H. gave it a9:
If you've got a GOLD membership get this for some of the best multiplayer fun you can have.
Josh R. gave it a9:
Plain, simple, fun... can't ask for a better party game!
Peter D. gave it a10:
This brings back all the fun of old school Bomberman.
Peter W. gave it a9:
Great game, after the awkward Bomberman Zero, we finally get a game worthy of carrying the Bomberman name again. For those of you who fell in love with the Bomberman games way back in the early 90's, Bomberman Live is a must buy, and for newcomers? Even they should check it out, it's simply the best multiplayer XBLA game to grace the 360 at the moment. It's great tried-and-tested stuff with a new lick of paint!
