Bomberman II

Lore & Background

In Bomberman II, players control Bomberman, who has been framed for robbing a bank by Black Bomber and imprisoned. To escape, Bomberman must plant bombs to destroy blocks and enemies within each room of the prison. Several blocks contain power-ups that increase bomb reach or make bombs explode sooner, and one block in each level contains a door to the next level. Passwords are given after a game over, recording the level, number of bombs, and strength of bombs, allowing players to continue where they left off.

Reader's Guide

Bomberman II is significant as a direct follow-up to the 1990 Bomberman game, retaining the core maze-bombing gameplay while introducing multi-player modes. The game features two-player Vs Mode and a three-player Battle Mode requiring the NES Four Score. Its release spanned Japan, Europe, and North America over two years. The game was later re-released in 2005 as part of Hudson Best Collection Vol. 1: Bomberman Collection for Game Boy Advance, and the Japanese version appears in the Super Bomberman Collection (2026) compilation. Reviews in Famitsu and Nintendo Power noted that while graphics and sound were primitive, the multiplayer mode and gameplay balance were highlights. The game's password system allowed players to resume progress, a feature that contributed to its accessibility.

Did You Know?

• Bomberman II was released in Europe and Australia as Dynablaster.
• The game features a three-player Battle Mode that requires the NES Four Score.
• Passwords are given after a game over, recording level, bomb count, and bomb strength.
• The Japanese version is included in the Super Bomberman Collection (2026) compilation.