Super Bomberman R 2

With some excellent new modes, fun collectibles and unlocks, and some of the most well-executed Bomberman gameplay we’ve seen in years, Super Bomberman R 2 is a genuine return to form for the classic franchise. The quality of the new modes is genuinely surprising, and it’s all designed according to the kind of multiplayer that is popular right now. In other words, this represents the best chance the 40-year-old venerable franchise has to find a new generation of fans yet.

Video ChumsA.J. Maciejewski

8.1/10

Everyone's favourite bomb-planting hero is back and Super Bomberman R 2 is one frantically fun adventure so get ready to blow stuff up.

XboxEraGenghis "Solidus Kraken" Husameddin

7.5/10

But on the bright side, there’s a nice selection of playable characters to pick up once you’ve got the coin. There’s no microtransactions in this game so you’ll be earning everything through play. Characters have unique abilities and varying stats, so you’ll always have an interesting tactic to work with against opponents. I only wish the game’s loading screens were shorter and Quick Resume actually worked—half a minutes load isn’t much, but it leaves me scratching my head when other, considerably more demanding games load much quicker than Bomberman R 2 does. The game does have a nice visual ...

Pure NintendoJemma Casson

7.5/10

Super Bomberman R 2 is the latest in the long-running series about cute astronaut-like people who happen to enjoy laying and detonating bombs. It’s a juxtapos

Impulse GamerChris O'Connor

I can remember playing Super Bomberman when I was but a wee teenager (maybe into my very early twenties). I don't remember which iteration it was or even

Twisted VoxelAli Haider

7/10

Super Bomberman R 2 excels in delivering a rich multiplayer experience, introducing innovative modes like a 64-player battle royale and Castle mode for strategic base-building.

Capsule ComputersClaudio Meira

7/10

Players looking for an interesting single-player experience in SUPER BOMBERMAN R 2 might be disappointed yet again, but online multiplayer is better than ever thanks to the addition of crossplay.

ShackNewsLucas White

7/10

For a while there, things weren’t looking so great for Bomberman, one of the most underappreciated gaming mascots out there. But it feels like the weird, little guy’s alive and kicking now, with two retail games within a few years of each other and more. Super Bomberman R 2 isn’t the ultimate Bomberman experience, but it’s a cute, wholesome package of old school, multiplayer videogame glee. Which is weird to say about a game with Pyramid Head in it.

Hardcore Gamer Fran Soto

Super Bomberman R 2 brings a lot of ideas to the game without actually introducing new opportunities. A return to the open-air style of gameplay is reminiscent of classic Bomberman titles, but doesn't manage to push the envelop further. This title unfortunately ends up being a mixture of various genres without committing to a new style of Bomberman. It seems as if the direction is unclear and instead is trying to appeal to every demographic of player possible. It's a shame, considering this year marks Bomberman's 40th Anniversary. A lot of what we see in Super Bomberman R 2 feels like Konami w...

Game InformerCharles Harte

5.75/10

Gaming franchises need to evolve to stay relevant. Whether it's expanding on certain mechanics or overhauling quality-of-life features, any great series that's been around as long as Bomberman is forced to make changes or be left in the dust. Unfortunately for Super Bomberman R 2, the changes it makes to the formula are mostly unsuccessful. While games with your friends can be thrilling, online play is hit-or-miss, and its story mode is a huge letdown. I respect Konami for trying new things with Bomberman. In this case, it just turned out to be a misfire.

Nintendo World ReportJordan Rudek

5.5/10

I’ll give credit where it’s due; I appreciate that Super Bomberman R 2 does try a few new things with its Story mode that we haven’t really seen in previous entries, including a progression system where you actually level up rather than just collecting the standard power-ups. Even though moving from area to area just to round up all the Ellons gets old pretty quick, it’s definitely novel for a Bomberman game. Unfortunately, what’s meant to be the star of the show, Castle mode, just isn’t a very compelling addition. Even for diehard fans, I’d find R 2 to be a difficult recommendat…

TheSixthAxisAdrian Burrows

4/10

Super Bomberman R 2 should be great. It can do just about anything a Bomberman game could possibly be asked to do. If only it could offer a decent game of Bomberman. A real missed opportunity.