this game is a true classic, and to my surprise, very easy to return to in modern times due to the responsive and simple controls. Great music and interesting level design keep me coming back every few years.
I never got into the Bomberman games, but it always interested me that there were multiple Bomberman N64 games. I had no idea they were THIS different from one another, though, that's pretty cool! Good stuff man!
feel like a dummy. was thinking about rebuying the bomberman game i remembered playing as a kid. and i kept looking at bomberman 64 reviews thinking.... "this doesnt look right." this is the game i remember, so good. bidding on it on ebay now.
Y’know, I may have been living in the states when I played this, but that doesn’t mean that the OST was any less iconic to my memory. In fact, it’s pretty much the entire reason why I remembered that this game existed and thought to check if you’d reviewed it. And of course, another excellent video from one of my new favorite channels!
Funny, I first played this as a kid on Virtual Console and what stuck out to me most was the music. I picked it up on N64 when I was in college and now listening to the soundtrack is like going back in time to my first semester.
They recently released an english patch for the japanese exclusive Bomberman 64 Arcade Edition. I know you already had a video on it, but it would be cool to see a review.
I got the first bomberman 64 as a christmas gift without knowing anything about it and fell in love with it pretty fast, but when a friend bought this game a while later I was at first dissapointed that it didnt have the same style of gameplay. After a while the game started to winning me over, everything about it was just so weird in a good way. In the end I dont know if I like the first or bomberman hero the most, but I do know that I still think about bomberman hero from time to time. when I discuss videogames with my friends and we come to the topic about older and newer games, what we miss about the games that came out when we were kids I always think about bomberman hero and how wierd it was. It is to me the perfect example of a game released on a console during the late 90's. Now so many AAA games feel the same in the same genres, but during the playstation and nintendo 64 games you had so much more to choose from, or atleast it felt like that as i was a kid at the time =)
The Soundtrack of this game is wonderful. Some tracks let you fall into nostalgic 90s Dream Worlds if you listen to them today. My absolute Favorite from the Music Pieces is Dessert, really worth listening to.
I was one of those kids that came across Bomberman hero first I never played any other Bomberman beforehand. Personally I loved the game and I wish it was on the Nintendo switch
Loved Bomberman Hero back in the days! Although it wasn't graphically as impressive as a Banjo-Kazooie it still looks really nice nowadays and aged pretty well imho. I remember being engaged with this game for weeks and months. After beating the story mode and getting a high score in each stage you could unlock more stuff, e.g. a specific treasure hunt + playing as a golden Bomberman. Totally underrated gem!
On the draw distance issue, there is one stand-out moment I remember vividly... in the desert area, one stage has a foreground-to-background instead of left-to-right arrangement, and in it you ride platforms towards a temple in the background--but as you approach, it looks like the temple is being slowly formed out of sand dripping from the sky before eventually being colored in as the actual stone structure it is. Almost like one of those examples of a game's limitations being a strength... but that's just one stage, so.
5:16 "you won't find yourself languishing on the bosses for too long and losing interest in the game" it happened to me with the water stage Sphinx boss battle. I couldn't stop dying, but roughly 5 years later I finally beat the game
One of my first 64 games and I loved playing it. As a kid I was really bad at it, but everything about the game was so fascinating for me. The ost is classic.
I absoloutely loved this game when it came out. I haven’t touched it in years but your review has really made me want to replay it. I was getting some serious nostalgia hits from some of the levels you showed, especially the snow levels at the end where you’re on a snowboard. I only had this and Bomberman 64 but I way prefered this as I found Bomberman 64 tricky to get the hang of.
Replaying it now and I think it holds up really well. It looks really bright and crisp for an N64 game. It controls pretty well too apart from the usual camera problems from that era. I really enjoy going through each level trying to collect everything as well to get the best rating. I find the levels are actually often more fun when you play through a second time. As you mentioned in your review too, the soundtrack is fantastic. For me it’s definitely in the 2nd tier of the best games on the system.
I have a question for u glenn, do you ever think about reviewing outside of the n64, like maybe snes or playstation. On a side note, I thank you for the n64 enlightenment u have given over the years. Your videos got me back into collecting for it, am currently at 153 ;)
You said the 4th and final Bomberman game on N64, but what's the 4th? All I'm seeing is Bomberman 64, Bomberman 64 The Second Attack, and Bomberman Hero, that's 3
This is one of the best games on the system, as well as all time. Its not only wholly different from the Bomberman series, but no other action platformer is exactly like it. To find this much variation in stage design, one would have to look back to Donkey Kong Country 2 (Another of the all time best).
Hey Glenn! ahhh, another glorious N64 game. I only rented this one as a kid but it I remember it being quite different from the first N64 game. I felt like it was Hudson's "Super Mario 64"-type title. I have it now and will do a full play-through AFTER I 100% Bomberman 64. Still on the hunt for a US copy of Second Attack but other than that my Bomberman collection for SNES and N64 is complete!
Bomberman Hero was a bold attempt to try something different, though it does feel like a mixed bag in terms of visuals, controls and a fixed camera angle, yet is kind of average as a platformer. the music is rather catchy though. Personally, Bomberman 64 is my favorite due to its unique story and adventure mode as well as a fun multiplayer.
@@n64glennplant The Legend of Zelda The Wind Waker, and a game called Cave Story, the first two being my favorite Zelda game and the second being a huge source of inspiration to me and my game development endeavors. Bomberman hero is on there purely because of nostalgia but I actually quite like the game a lot still to this day
Lots of N64 music had that drum and bass vibe. I always liked although it wasn't the type of music I listened to at the time. Beetle adventure racing especially comes to mind! Having fun discovering some artists in the genre nowadays!
This review is gonna get me to pop this one in. I just always went off what I had heard in the past and that this was the worst of the 3 American releases. I didn't even checkout gameplay. I love the multiplayer Japanese release but will look forward to finally playing this one now. Good reviews as always. Take care
Whoa. I just like the one title Bomberman 64 mostly for the multiplayer but i like the campaign as well. Was completely oblivious to how good this one was though. Nice b reel.
I actually want to play all 3 Bomberman games on the N64 (not 4 because the 4th one is Japan only and it's hard to get that game here in the states due to it's high cost and it's in Japanese so I wouldn't understand what they are saying in the game)! The reason I want to get all 3 is because I have heard of the Bomberman games for years but have never actually played them due to me being busy with my life or me just playing the most successful games on the console like Mario 64, DK 64, Banjo Kazooie, Smash 64, Mario Kart 64, Yoshi's Story, all 3 Mario Parties, and Banjo Tooie!
I thouht i was the only one that loved the OST from this game. And since i'm from Brazil not UK, you can't say it's because of what was trend at the time. I just like how the soundtrack sounds kinda "space" and experimental. Reminds me of one of the B-Daman Bomberman's for the SNES, probably same composer...
I think this game cemented the seed for my love of drum'n'bass, making me like that kind of music later on. But honestly, the condition to unlock the final word felt kinda stupid. In addition to finding the 24 hidden trinkets, also having to finish the game 100%? I never felt like it was a nessecity to finish the levels with a perfect score. Maybe it's time for me to go back and finish it 100%.
I got this game for my birthday back when it came out. Up until a few years ago, it was also the only N64 Bomberman game I had ever played. I never liked Bomberman's voice and it always put me off of the game for some reason. I don't think I ever beat the game either. It was weirdly difficult and my skills at the time weren't super great. I remember getting to the fake final boss and never beating him. Getting a perfect 5 on all stages (especially the bosses) plus all the collectable bombs was simply out of the question for me back then too. I did get a copy of this when I started collecting N64 games years ago and I probably could finish the game finally (all 5's and all bombs) as my skills have greatly increased over the years. I'm going through a weird phase where I don't feel like playing any games right now though, so it'll have to wait... Bomberman Hero is one of those games for me like Sonic 3D Blast. I have a strong nostalgic connection to it, but I don't really care for the game for one reason of another. 3D Blast is a whole different story, but my distaste for Hero is seriously all because I didn't like Bomberman's voice when I was a kid...
I really enjoyed both this and Second Attack when I was younger, so it's hard to say which is my all time favorite. Hero does have the more memorable soundtrack though, and I liked things like the elemental bombs and levels in Second Attack quite a bit. I guess for me they're about equal, and to this day I still wish there was another action-adventure Bomberman game (there was going to be one on the 3DS but sadly it was cancelled when Hudson went out of business).
I'd personally have to agree that Bomberman Hero is not the first game one should recommend for those looking for a so-called "true" Bomberman experience. it's got many of the same aesthetics, but the gameplay is just too different. That said, Bomberman Hero is the only Bomberman game on N64 that I actually finished after I bought it. (Admittedly this was years later after the N64 lost its relevance, but the point stands.) It's not that the other games are bad; Hero just grabs me harder for some reason. I don't think that's a coincidence. Good review Glenn Plant. :)
Still prefer The Second Attack due to its solid single-player and excellent multi-player modes, but this game is excellent. Possibly my #1 favorite game soundtrack of all time. Haha, I just finished the video and Glenn made the same statements about TSA.
I always like Bomberman 64's multiplayer the best and at the time I also thought Bomberman Hero was a nice change of pace that worked out better than I expected it to. Somehow as a kif it took me a long time to connect the game's story to Star Wars. Makes me feel kind of silly now.
I don't think it matters where you are from to enjoy certain music genres. I mean I'm an american and a metalhead but I still love this soundtrack, its just so catchy. As for which N64 Bomberman game I prefer? Tough call because I've only played Bomberman Hero and Bomberman 64. I enjoy Bomberman Hero for the fast-paced action platforming but I also enjoy Bomberman 64 for its more puzzle like levels. I guess I would go with Bomberman Hero because I prefer a bit more speed and skill over puzzles and strategy.
this game is a true classic, and to my surprise, very easy to return to in modern times due to the responsive and simple controls. Great music and interesting level design keep me coming back every few years.
+MadMax052 worth playing even for the soundtrack alone 😍
Bomberman 64 is one of my fave N64 games.
+Cloud Strife it’s definitely a great game to play
I never got into the Bomberman games, but it always interested me that there were multiple Bomberman N64 games. I had no idea they were THIS different from one another, though, that's pretty cool! Good stuff man!
+The Golden Bolt's Game Reviews yeah that’s why the series is so cool on N64 as I can’t think of another series that changed so much on the console
Still one of my favorite N64 games. The mechanics, sound quality, and soundtrack were all a lot of fun. Very underrated, in my opinion.
+JM_Replays yeah it’s only a matter of time I feel before the price starts going up but I think it was also on VC
This is the only bomberman game I liked and its one of my favorite n64 games
+DeViiaTe I think that it’s also the most accessible of the 4 on N64
feel like a dummy. was thinking about rebuying the bomberman game i remembered playing as a kid. and i kept looking at bomberman 64 reviews thinking.... "this doesnt look right." this is the game i remember, so good. bidding on it on ebay now.
@Viperousバイペラス so expensive in the USA and I don’t like reproductions so I’d have to spend a pretty penny
Haven't played this in like 15 years, nostalgia attack lol!
Dude, you deserve a lot more subs. Great work as always.
+Talon The Retro Gamer thanks Talon, I’d rather have 1 sub that enjoys than a million who are just subbing for the sake of it 😬
Totally agree with you. Its like a watching a British documentary and we all know how awesome they are .
Y’know, I may have been living in the states when I played this, but that doesn’t mean that the OST was any less iconic to my memory. In fact, it’s pretty much the entire reason why I remembered that this game existed and thought to check if you’d reviewed it.
And of course, another excellent video from one of my new favorite channels!
Such great soundtracks yeah!
@@n64glennplant Dude, I’m *so* impressed at just how many games you’ve reviewed! Are there any N64 titles you haven’t made it to yet?
@ just 3 to go for western releases….in terms of Japanese exclusive I’m not keeping count
@@n64glennplant Wooow…What’re you gonna do with yourself once you’ve gotten to all of ’em?
Funny, I first played this as a kid on Virtual Console and what stuck out to me most was the music. I picked it up on N64 when I was in college and now listening to the soundtrack is like going back in time to my first semester.
Amazing how much music can take you back to an exact moment in time
They recently released an english patch for the japanese exclusive Bomberman 64 Arcade Edition. I know you already had a video on it, but it would be cool to see a review.
+Gary Emmanoyhlidhs great to hear I didn’t know that
Interesting, that game is pretty playable without reading/speaking Japanese but would be cool nonetheless
Cool! Thanks for the heads-up
I got the first bomberman 64 as a christmas gift without knowing anything about it and fell in love with it pretty fast, but when a friend bought this game a while later I was at first dissapointed that it didnt have the same style of gameplay. After a while the game started to winning me over, everything about it was just so weird in a good way.
In the end I dont know if I like the first or bomberman hero the most, but I do know that I still think about bomberman hero from time to time.
when I discuss videogames with my friends and we come to the topic about older and newer games, what we miss about the games that came out when we were kids I always think about bomberman hero and how wierd it was.
It is to me the perfect example of a game released on a console during the late 90's. Now so many AAA games feel the same in the same genres, but during the playstation and nintendo 64 games you had so much more to choose from, or atleast it felt like that as i was a kid at the time =)
+Barkly yeah like you’d get so many more console exclusive titles, now almost everything is multi platform
7:06 I remember this beat since I was a kid. Something Kendrick would rap over lol which I listen to. Or the chronic 2001
Thanks for making me discover a great soundtrack !
The Soundtrack of this game is wonderful.
Some tracks let you fall into nostalgic 90s Dream Worlds if you listen to them today.
My absolute Favorite from the Music Pieces is Dessert, really worth listening to.
Agree! Dessert is one of my favorites along with Zip, Fatidic and Cell. :)
I love this games music! Bomberman Hero truly holds up!
Love an awesome soundtrack such as this 👍
I loved this game! The soundtrack was AMAZING!
I was one of those kids that came across Bomberman hero first I never played any other Bomberman beforehand. Personally I loved the game and I wish it was on the Nintendo switch
Loved Bomberman Hero back in the days!
Although it wasn't graphically as impressive as a Banjo-Kazooie it still looks really nice nowadays and aged pretty well imho.
I remember being engaged with this game for weeks and months. After beating the story mode and getting a high score in each stage you could unlock more stuff, e.g. a specific treasure hunt + playing as a golden Bomberman. Totally underrated gem!
+Crash Brk golden bomberman is cool I don’t think I showed it off in this video
I never played this game, but I adore the soundtrack. It's so good that I would often listen to it on my MP3 player.
It’s a 🔥 soundtrack - one of the best
I’d say this actually my favourite bomberman game on the system! Like you say it is very easy to just pick up and play in short bursts
+GenericRyan that’s what appealed to me so much on this day and Age when I don’t get hours on end to play like I used to
I love, love this game and its soundtrack. I used four tracks of it in my N64 Not For Resale video. Nice, thorough review!
There were 4 bomberman 64 games ? I know of 64, hero, and 2nd attack what’s the fourth one ?
The Japanese exclusive one - look at my n64 Japanese eye playlist it’s on there reviewed
@@n64glennplant ty
Great Game. One of my all time favorite games on my System. I love the music so much I downloaded the soundtrack for my MP3.
I love your channel so much Glenn!
+Ian Henderson thanks Ian, it’s positivity that keeps me doing it
This game is cool. Played it when I was little. That sound track
On the draw distance issue, there is one stand-out moment I remember vividly...
in the desert area, one stage has a foreground-to-background instead of left-to-right arrangement, and in it you ride platforms towards a temple in the background--but as you approach, it looks like the temple is being slowly formed out of sand dripping from the sky before eventually being colored in as the actual stone structure it is.
Almost like one of those examples of a game's limitations being a strength... but that's just one stage, so.
I had no idea this existed. This looks awesome.
+Michael Recinos let me know how you like it if you play it!
I love this game when growing up. The music was cool I remember I dreamt about the music and the levels.
Interesting dream I’m sure!
Nice video buddy. Bomberman Hero is actually my favorite Bomberman game of all time. :) , but anyway great video and keep up the great work. :)
5:16
"you won't find yourself languishing on the bosses for too long and losing interest in the game" it happened to me with the water stage Sphinx boss battle. I couldn't stop dying, but roughly 5 years later I finally beat the game
I remember this game. Being ridiculous hard i played this game way to much when i was little
yeah as a kid this wasn't easy at all
@@n64glennplant not even close sadly haha can only imagine how isnt it must be now that were adulta
Miss your reviews, Glenn! Hope you're doing alright!
I’m good thanks - hope you’re holding up too 👍
Im not a big traditional bomberman fan but all of these bomberman n64 games look awesome.
+nate it really was a cool time for the series
Dragon Quest Slime at 3:38 ?
Omg the memories...
One of my first 64 games and I loved playing it. As a kid I was really bad at it, but everything about the game was so fascinating for me. The ost is classic.
Watched this with my son. Thanks for bringing it to our attention! I picked it up for us.
+SlyBeast hope you both enjoy this one!
I absoloutely loved this game when it came out. I haven’t touched it in years but your review has really made me want to replay it. I was getting some serious nostalgia hits from some of the levels you showed, especially the snow levels at the end where you’re on a snowboard. I only had this and Bomberman 64 but I way prefered this as I found Bomberman 64 tricky to get the hang of.
+Timeless Gaming UK you’ll have to let me know how you find it in 2017 and if you still it holds up
Replaying it now and I think it holds up really well. It looks really bright and crisp for an N64 game. It controls pretty well too apart from the usual camera problems from that era. I really enjoy going through each level trying to collect everything as well to get the best rating. I find the levels are actually often more fun when you play through a second time. As you mentioned in your review too, the soundtrack is fantastic. For me it’s definitely in the 2nd tier of the best games on the system.
I only was able to play the first Bomberman game, as I didn't know there was more games made on the Nintendo 64.
Yeah there are 4 on N64 (reviews of all 4 on this channel just use the search 👍)
I think I saw them all, but I'l go see for sure if I did.
The soundtrack is amazing, new games does not have ost like this.
Amen to that!
loved this game as a kid
This is the only bomberman game on the 64 I played and will always will have a special place for me!
I have a question for u glenn, do you ever think about reviewing outside of the n64, like maybe snes or playstation. On a side note, I thank you for the n64 enlightenment u have given over the years. Your videos got me back into collecting for it, am currently at 153 ;)
+HappyLandOSorrow I may so one day hit still plenty more N64 games to cover first!
I admire your devotion, "gotta catch em all"
+HappyLandOSorrow 😎
‘I can’t accept Drum & Bass. We need jungle, I’m afraid.’
Jungle massiveeeeeee
Consider me a subscriber, this was a pretty solid review and Bomberman Hero is one of my favorite N64 games.
+MACZ2021 welcome! 😬
You said the 4th and final Bomberman game on N64, but what's the 4th? All I'm seeing is Bomberman 64, Bomberman 64 The Second Attack, and Bomberman Hero, that's 3
Search my channel for Bomberman - there’s a JP exclusive which is great
This is one of the best games on the system, as well as all time. Its not only wholly different from the Bomberman series, but no other action platformer is exactly like it. To find this much variation in stage design, one would have to look back to Donkey Kong Country 2 (Another of the all time best).
Dkc2 is one of my fav games too
I really enjoyed this game, except for that one huge desert level near the end of the game, that level can go to Hades
I was more of a fan of bomberman hero than bomberman 64
would like to see the return of bomberman with gameplay like this
+Nintendo Guru me too my friend
Oh no I live in the US and this soundtrack is very memorable
It slaps hard!
Does it have ability gating like Metroid or Zelda?
I loved this game as a child.
Hey Glenn! ahhh, another glorious N64 game. I only rented this one as a kid but it I remember it being quite different from the first N64 game. I felt like it was Hudson's "Super Mario 64"-type title. I have it now and will do a full play-through AFTER I 100% Bomberman 64. Still on the hunt for a US copy of Second Attack but other than that my Bomberman collection for SNES and N64 is complete!
+71dembones bomberman games are so unique they are great to have in any collections
I read the description Glenn! :)
I might prefer Beak or Foehn. All are amazing regardless.
+mpacz99 haha glad to see someone does 😬
Will you review world driver championship??
Bomberman Hero was a bold attempt to try something different, though it does feel like a mixed bag in terms of visuals, controls and a fixed camera angle, yet is kind of average as a platformer. the music is rather catchy though. Personally, Bomberman 64 is my favorite due to its unique story and adventure mode as well as a fun multiplayer.
Had a giant poster of this game on my bedroom door! Got it from a games shop. Never played it though lol
+Saiyan Cragus haha well at least now you know it was good!
Getting a 5 on the jetpack levels is a pain!
take a guess what my first nintendo 64 game was back in early 1999
This 😄
PLEASE BRING THIS TO NSO! The second videogame ive ever played in my life and a massive level of nostalgiaa
God I want to get this game again on my switch
Seriusly Love Bomberman Hero 64!
Are there any other bombermans that play like hero?
I loved the story mode approach.
This is actually in my top 3 favorite games of all time if you believe it
What make up the 2 above it?
@@n64glennplant The Legend of Zelda The Wind Waker, and a game called Cave Story, the first two being my favorite Zelda game and the second being a huge source of inspiration to me and my game development endeavors. Bomberman hero is on there purely because of nostalgia but I actually quite like the game a lot still to this day
Between this and Tetrisphere/The New Tetris, there's some fantastic electronica on the N64
The soundtrack for this game is really good. Easily top 5 in the system which places it up high overall.
Lots of N64 music had that drum and bass vibe. I always liked although it wasn't the type of music I listened to at the time. Beetle adventure racing especially comes to mind! Having fun discovering some artists in the genre nowadays!
+71dembones yeah that’s a pretty cool soundtrack for sure, also made in England
This sound track dough! I want more music like it nowadays!
I really enjoy playing this game. The gameplay offers some variations and so do the environments. Pretty nice !
+Geek Gamer Gui yeah it’s a good game to watch speedrunner play also
have you heard of Bomberman Act Zero For Xbox 360?. it very different from the other bomberman games.
It’s funny the game store I get my games from said this wasn’t a good game. I will get it now and try it out.
This review is gonna get me to pop this one in. I just always went off what I had heard in the past and that this was the worst of the 3 American releases. I didn't even checkout gameplay. I love the multiplayer Japanese release but will look forward to finally playing this one now. Good reviews as always. Take care
Let me know how you find it, I for one enjoyed this being quite different from the rest of the series
4 Bomberman 64 games?!
I only know this one and the first one 😱
1 was Japanese only, search for bomberman N64 Japanese eye and you’ll find my review of that one
Soundtrack steals the show.
+4DhumanInstrumentality have to agree 💿
I hear the background music and can't help but think "Right abboutnow its time for da biggity buck bumble"
+lon242 bom to the bom to the bom to the base
I'm an American with no knowledge of DNB but I listen to the OST to this almost daily , It's just a great OST in general
Whoa. I just like the one title Bomberman 64 mostly for the multiplayer but i like the campaign as well. Was completely oblivious to how good this one was though. Nice b reel.
I actually want to play all 3 Bomberman games on the N64 (not 4 because the 4th one is Japan only and it's hard to get that game here in the states due to it's high cost and it's in Japanese so I wouldn't understand what they are saying in the game)! The reason I want to get all 3 is because I have heard of the Bomberman games for years but have never actually played them due to me being busy with my life or me just playing the most successful games on the console like Mario 64, DK 64, Banjo Kazooie, Smash 64, Mario Kart 64, Yoshi's Story, all 3 Mario Parties, and Banjo Tooie!
They’re all fun in their own ways - enjoy em
What's the 4th Bomberman game?
Arcade - it was Japanese only n64 - great game
I thouht i was the only one that loved the OST from this game. And since i'm from Brazil not UK, you can't say it's because of what was trend at the time. I just like how the soundtrack sounds kinda "space" and experimental. Reminds me of one of the B-Daman Bomberman's for the SNES, probably same composer...
+Tiago well Brazil is always on trend for music 😬
I think this game cemented the seed for my love of drum'n'bass, making me like that kind of music later on. But honestly, the condition to unlock the final word felt kinda stupid. In addition to finding the 24 hidden trinkets, also having to finish the game 100%? I never felt like it was a nessecity to finish the levels with a perfect score. Maybe it's time for me to go back and finish it 100%.
+DanieluYoshikoto it’s one heck of a slug to go through I agree
4 Bomberman games? I only know of 64, The Second Attack, and Hero?
+Robert Brehm bomberman arcade was a JP exclusive, there’s a review on my Japanese eye playlist
Ah, of course.
I always liked checking this game out in Nintendo Power, but never got around to playing it. Looks fun though.
+foolio1990 yeah there would be so many games like that because of how expensive they were when I was younger
My fav games
I LOVE THIS GAME
defo a cool one isnt it josh
I got this game for my birthday back when it came out. Up until a few years ago, it was also the only N64 Bomberman game I had ever played. I never liked Bomberman's voice and it always put me off of the game for some reason. I don't think I ever beat the game either. It was weirdly difficult and my skills at the time weren't super great. I remember getting to the fake final boss and never beating him. Getting a perfect 5 on all stages (especially the bosses) plus all the collectable bombs was simply out of the question for me back then too. I did get a copy of this when I started collecting N64 games years ago and I probably could finish the game finally (all 5's and all bombs) as my skills have greatly increased over the years. I'm going through a weird phase where I don't feel like playing any games right now though, so it'll have to wait...
Bomberman Hero is one of those games for me like Sonic 3D Blast. I have a strong nostalgic connection to it, but I don't really care for the game for one reason of another. 3D Blast is a whole different story, but my distaste for Hero is seriously all because I didn't like Bomberman's voice when I was a kid...
+timmer919hep haha that’s such a quirky thing, why didn’t you like his voice? Too squeaky?
I honestly couldn't tell you why. It's been far too long.
I really enjoyed both this and Second Attack when I was younger, so it's hard to say which is my all time favorite. Hero does have the more memorable soundtrack though, and I liked things like the elemental bombs and levels in Second Attack quite a bit. I guess for me they're about equal, and to this day I still wish there was another action-adventure Bomberman game (there was going to be one on the 3DS but sadly it was cancelled when Hudson went out of business).
I played the DS games which were okay but I much prefer the series on the big screen
This game looks fantastic!
+Tavish DeGroot defo worth playing!
I'd personally have to agree that Bomberman Hero is not the first game one should recommend for those looking for a so-called "true" Bomberman experience. it's got many of the same aesthetics, but the gameplay is just too different. That said, Bomberman Hero is the only Bomberman game on N64 that I actually finished after I bought it. (Admittedly this was years later after the N64 lost its relevance, but the point stands.) It's not that the other games are bad; Hero just grabs me harder for some reason. I don't think that's a coincidence.
Good review Glenn Plant. :)
+Sonicisbadazz yeah and it doesn’t have the insane spike in difficulty that many of the others had on N64 in the later stages
this is peak aesthetics
It’s a vibe for sure!
Still prefer The Second Attack due to its solid single-player and excellent multi-player modes, but this game is excellent. Possibly my #1 favorite game soundtrack of all time.
Haha, I just finished the video and Glenn made the same statements about TSA.
+mpacz99 great minds think alike 😬
Best music on the N64!
Certainly up there with some of the best!
YASSSSSSSSSSS I've been askin for this for a year N a hlf thanks, I lov ethis game and still have soundtack on my phone
+Branden Frazier glad I could finally get it covered off for you 😬
i love the old bomberman 64 games
+RetroGamerBB2019 the last one I really enjoyed was on DS but I forgot which one
Bomberman heroes' soundtrack was a godsend. I however enjoyed playing it the most, I think that second attack was the better game and handled best.
+Mai Ostergod I enjoyed them all but this one perhaps the most
Best soundtrack
I always like Bomberman 64's multiplayer the best and at the time I also thought Bomberman Hero was a nice change of pace that worked out better than I expected it to. Somehow as a kif it took me a long time to connect the game's story to Star Wars. Makes me feel kind of silly now.
Oh man Star Wars story is awesome, always loved it
You said 4 on n64? What’s the fourth. I know bonberman 64, the second one, and hero.
Bomberman arcade which was Japanese only - I covered it in a video on the channel it’s in the Japanese eye playlist
@@n64glennplant oh okay! I do recall now. Thanks for responding looking forward to another upload from you! Maybe the three n64 mortal kombat games?
I don't think it matters where you are from to enjoy certain music genres. I mean I'm an american and a metalhead but I still love this soundtrack, its just so catchy.
As for which N64 Bomberman game I prefer? Tough call because I've only played Bomberman Hero and Bomberman 64. I enjoy Bomberman Hero for the fast-paced action platforming but I also enjoy Bomberman 64 for its more puzzle like levels. I guess I would go with Bomberman Hero because I prefer a bit more speed and skill over puzzles and strategy.
it's my favorite bomberman game of all time (at least for single player). The lack of multiplayer is a let down though.
+Gustavo CVE yeah I really feel they could have added it