Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 21
  2. Negative: 1 out of 21
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  1. Bomberman Jetters does offer a few new features but unfortunately not enough to substantially impact the gameplay.
  2. 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.
  3. Nintendo Power
    70
    Single-player action is packed with minigames. Multiplayer action presents classic Bomberman play with a host of new selectable characters. [Apr 2004, p.122]
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Along with the beautiful anime cutscenes comes horrible voice acting.
  7. 67
    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.
  8. 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.
  9. At times, the game's saccharine sensibilities make the challenges, though very real, hard to swallow.
  10. 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.
  11. Cheat Code Central
    50
    It has become a generic version of itself through its re-birth. It's not worth more than a rental.
  12. 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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#40 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2004
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Jul 30, 2016
    10
    It is a great spinoff that is perfect but like 3 minor flaws but the game still keeps a lot of decent mechanics and fun things and this gameIt is a great spinoff that is perfect but like 3 minor flaws but the game still keeps a lot of decent mechanics and fun things and this game is on the gamecube... Full Review »
  2. Jun 30, 2014
    6
    the story mode is horrible i cant even try to play it but multiplyer is fun and verry enjoyable but thats not the main game so i have to givethe story mode is horrible i cant even try to play it but multiplyer is fun and verry enjoyable but thats not the main game so i have to give it a 6 s Full Review »
  3. Bomberfurby
    Oct 11, 2004
    7
    Arrgh... this game blew my mind! The graphics are too anime-riffic (Story mode, I mean!), and what's with the voices? Some of them Arrgh... this game blew my mind! The graphics are too anime-riffic (Story mode, I mean!), and what's with the voices? Some of them appear to be some other chacter's voices, but other then that, I'm impressed. My favirote character is Hindu Bandit (Did I spell that right?) no. 1. This game is suprising enough. Now... if only there were a music generator for the GameCube... Full Review »