- Bomberman Blast
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title = Bomberman Blast
caption =
developer =Hudson Soft
publisher =Hudson Soft
designer =
engine =
picture format =480p ,16:9
released = Wiivgrelease|JP=September 25 ,2008 |NA=TBA|EU=TBAWiiWarevgrelease|JP=
September 30 ,2008 |NA=September 29 ,2008 |EU=September 12 ,2008
genre =Action game
modes =Single-player ,multiplayer
ratings = vgratings|ESRB=E|OFLCA=G
platforms =Wii ,WiiWare
requirements =Wii Remote
input ="Bomberman Blast" is an
action game developed and published byHudson Soft for theWii andWiiWare . It is part of the "Bomberman" series.The game was released as two versions: a fully featured retail release and a downloadable, lower priced WiiWare version with less content. The retail version was released in
Japan onSeptember 25 ,2008 , while the WiiWare version was released onSeptember 30 ,2008 . [ [http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/wii/data/946471.html GameFAQs] ] The WiiWare version was released in Europe onSeptember 12 ,2008 [ [http://www.wiiware-world.com/news/2008/09/eu_wiiware_update_plattchen_bomberman_blast_and_midnight_pool EU WiiWare Update: Plättchen, Bomberman Blast, and Midnight Pool!] ] and in North America onSeptember 29 ,2008 . [cite news|title=Orbient, Bomberman and Super Turrican 2 Hit Wii Shop Channel|url=http://gamefreaks365.com/newsarticle.php?sid=2878|accessdate=2008-09-29]Overview
The WiiWare version of "Bomberman Blast" only contains the traditional battle mode, while the retail release also includes a story mode and other additional features. The plot of the story mode revolves around Bomberman saving the player's
Mii s by defeating five bosses who have kidnapped them. The story mode covers 39 stages across 5 worlds, featuring 31 different unique enemies. [http://gonintendo.com/?p=37858 Go Nintendo » Blog Archive » More Bomberman Wii details] ] [http://gonintendo.com/?p=37638 Go Nintendo » Blog Archive » Famitsu news - Bomberman Wii] ]The game features new items, such as a rocket that enables the player to fly, and a shield. A number of items are activated by shaking the Wii Remote. In the retail version, players are also able to purchase upgrades and
power-up s by cashing in gems collected during play, such as Hearts, Fire Ups, Bomb Ups and Speed Ups. In addition, players are also able to use their Miis during play, [http://www.siliconera.com/2008/03/18/blow-mii-up-in-bomberman-for-wiiware/ Siliconera » Blow “Mii” up in Bomberman for WiiWare] ] [ [http://gonintendo.com/?p=37894 Go Nintendo » Blog Archive » Bomberman hub site confirms playable Miis in Bomberman Wii?] ] and the retail version features a mode called "My First Bomberman" which teaches novice players the basics of the game.The game is primarily controlled with the Wii Remote held on its side NES gamepad-style, though the game also supports
GameCube controllers. [ [http://gonintendo.com/?p=38464 Go Nintendo » Blog Archive » Bomberman Wii supports Cube controller] ] The game also supports480p and16:9 widescreen display modes, but does not output inDolby Pro Logic II .Battle mode
The game's battle mode features eight-player, worldwide online play with rankings, and players with the retail and WiiWare versions of the game are able to compete against each other. 10 battle stages are included with the WiiWare version, while the retail release includes an extra 2 stages, for a total of 12. [http://www.siliconera.com/2008/05/19/hudson-quizzed-on-wiiware-development-tetris-with-the-balance-board/ Siliconera » Hudson quizzed on WiiWare development (Tetris with the balance board?)] ]
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