Bomberman Quest (Europe) (GBC)

Bomberman Quest for Game Boy Color offers a completely new experience compared to traditional Bomberman titles. Instead of focusing solely on arena combat, this game plunges players into a vast Action RPG adventure.

Players control Bomberman as they explore an expansive open world, including towns, dungeons, and various other areas. The main objective is to collect new types of bombs and equipment, as well as confront numerous monsters and solve puzzles to progress through the storyline.

The combat system in Bomberman Quest occurs when Bomberman encounters enemies on the map. The screen transitions to a small battle arena, where players must use their familiar bomb-laying skills to defeat opponents. Each monster type has its own weaknesses and movement patterns, requiring players to employ strategic bomb placement. Players can carry various types of bombs, each with unique effects and explosion ranges, from fire bombs and ice bombs to lightning bombs.

The RPG element is clearly evident as Bomberman can "upgrade" his power not through traditional experience points, but by finding and equipping new bomb parts, armor, and accessories. These equipment pieces will enhance stats such as explosion power, the number of bombs that can be laid simultaneously, movement speed, or damage resistance. Collecting special "chips" or "parts" also allows Bomberman to learn new skills or transform into different Bomberman forms, opening up diverse combat possibilities.

The game encourages exploration and puzzle-solving, with many hidden secrets and side quests. To complete Bomberman Quest, players must fully utilize their bomb-laying abilities, combined with strategic thinking to overcome challenges and ultimately save the world from threat.