Bomberman Generation

"Bomberman is a great game to add to your Gamecube collection."

Bomberman Generation is an overall great game. I hope the cel shading in Zelda will match this. Since I first heard this game announced I thought it would look great cel shaded and I was right. I have always been a fan of Bomberman even if some of his games were; how do I say this; mediocre! I had high hopes for his first Gamecube game, however, and bought it the moment I saw it on a shelve at my local game store. When I popped the disk into my Gamecube I got an incredible experience. This game should not be missed by anyone who owns a Gamecube. Below is my score.

Story: 5
Unfortunately this game has a very boooooring and typical story. A bunch of bad guys steal various elements from a spaceship and the one and only Bomberman is sent to rescue them, yadda yadda yadda.

Gameplay: 9
This game like the other Bomberman games features very good gameplay. The camera is in one word: TERRIFIC! You can see any direction you want simply by using the L and R buttons. There is never a point where you won't be able to see Bomberman. Use collect, raise, fight and breed certain animals called Charabombs. I enjoyed this, as it is something extra to do. This game is very puzzle oriented so if you like puzzles you're in for a treat. Even if you think you don't like puzzles give it a try and I bet you will enjoy it. Also in the game there is the unique and addicting multiplayer mode.

Sound: 8
The game has music that goes along well the atmosphere. The sounds are usually entertaining but somewhat repetitive.

Graphics: 10
WOW! The cel shaded graphics go perfectly with Bomberman since it has always been a cartoony looking game. The incredible part is that everything is cel shaded. (The bosses look amazing)

Lifespan: 8
The game is a little on the short side in the one player mode but the multiplayer mode more then makes up for it. Thanks to the multiplayer mode you will be playing this for about 2-3 months.

PROS- great gameplay, fun multiplayer mode, great graphics
CONS- somewhat annoying sound, a little on the short side

To buy or to rent; that is the question.

BUY this unless you hate cel shading and Bomberman, otherwise rent it first.
In my opinion it would be crazy not to go and buy this game.

Reviewer's Score: 9/10, Originally Posted: 06/10/02, Updated 06/10/02