Bomberman Jetters
GameCube- Publisher: Majesco Games
- Release Date: Mar 10, 2004
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Jetters may not have the multiplayer diversity of a Mario Party, but for primitive addiction, it plays to form.
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If you haven't ever played a Bomberman game before, add a whole point to the final score and you've got yourself a definite winner.
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There’s more than enough compelling features on this one disc to warrant a purchase, especially if you’re the kind of person who puts those extra few controllers to use as often as possible.
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I can't stress enough how chaotic and frenetic four-player matches are - you really have to play it to understand. [Dec 2003, p.158]
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The control in the multiplayer mode is a bit better than in "Generations," which is a good thing, as "Generations" had some rather stiff control issues.
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It also distinguishes itself among platformers by letting the player control the camera at all times.
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Personally, I think the game is worth it just for the multiplayer mode. I consider the single player mode an added bonus that you can play in your spare time.
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Bomberman fans aren't in for anything really new with Bomberman Jetters, but it's hard to knock yet another faithful adaptation of one of gaming's most successful gameplay formulas.
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Bomberman Jetters does offer a few new features but unfortunately not enough to substantially impact the gameplay.
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The game now relies more on luck than actual skill and thinking; things such as mini-games, Charabom battles/merging and Coin Battle in Battle Mode have been taken out; and the game just seems too “cute” at times.
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Nintendo PowerSingle-player action is packed with minigames. Multiplayer action presents classic Bomberman play with a host of new selectable characters. [Apr 2004, p.122]
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If nothing else, it should satisfy gamers looking for a good party game and a little more lighthearted fun during their breaks away from their more serious games.
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Bomberman Jetters has its faults. Bad voice acting, dated graphics and a preternaturally challenging multiplayer AI all detract from the general experience it provides. However, they aren't enough to kill its charm, well-tuned gameplay and multiplayer allure.
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Along with the beautiful anime cutscenes comes horrible voice acting.
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If you're thinking about picking this game up for the single-player experience, think again. It's simple, primitive, and frankly, boring, a description that adequately illustrates the title's visuals, too.
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The single player mode is one of the worst attempts at a Bomberman adventure yet, and the multiplayer mode is fun but still sits below the bar set by multiple Bomberman titles that have released over the years.
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At times, the game's saccharine sensibilities make the challenges, though very real, hard to swallow.
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The few ways in which Jetters differs from its predecessor don't improve upon the formula in any way; instead, there is a heavier focus on an insipidly lame storyline and an almost completely unnecessary second playable character.
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Cheat Code CentralIt has become a generic version of itself through its re-birth. It's not worth more than a rental.
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While the Bomberman franchise is chock full of potential, Bomberman Jetters squanders the good things it has going for it in order to serve up another dish of reprocessed mediocrity.
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A lackluster follow-up to the exceptional Generations, particularly because the enhancements here are non-existent.
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#40 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2004
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User score distribution:
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Positive: 7 out of 11
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Mixed: 3 out of 11
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Negative: 1 out of 11
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BomberfurbyOct 11, 2004