[TAS] N64 Bomberman Hero "100%" by Captain_Forehead in

This is a tool-assisted speedrun. For more information, see tasvideos.org/5673M
TAS originally published on 2023-11-19
Bomberman Hero is an action platforming game by Hudson Soft and the second Bomberman game on the Nintendo 64. Bomberman is in the middle of training at his headquarters when he receives news that the princess has been captured by the Garaden Empire, so he goes out to rescue her.
In this game, Bomberman travels through four different worlds: Planet Bomber, Primus Star, Kanatia Star, and Mazone Star. Each level has Bomberman completing various tasks and destroying enemies with bombs.
In this run, Captain_Forehead ( tasvideos.org/Users/Profile/C... ) aims to complete every level with a clear point of 5.

[@buttherewasnojanus6637]

No game's ost sounds quite like this one. These songs would be etched into my memory even if I *hadn't* played the game a ton as a kid.

[@colonthree]

Biggety Buck Bumble.

[@YourMomsHousehold]

As someone who hasn’t played this game, yeah it’s in my head 24/7

[@Takun18]

The fact that they're able to emulate/continue the same pacing and feeling of Bomberman 64 is such an artistic achievement that means everything to our hearts.

[@OmegaVideoGameGod]

I miss Hudson they really hit it outta the park back in the day these osts remind of the past and beyond.

[@OmegaVideoGameGod]

I agree

[@EndOfForever]

3D platformers that get TAS'd never cease to impress

[@Anaklusmos42]

Creative movement is crazy entertaining to watch

[@LeoMK01]

most relaxing tas ever and we're talking about a game where we drop BOMBS

[@hikuro14]

Nice
This game was way overdue for a TAS
Now someone just needs to run the Bomberman 64: The Second Attack story

[@ThePageofRage]

Pommy%

[@kazy8029]

I rented this game 24 years ago and all I remember of it was how much I love the music and the eagle boss. Been meaning to play this again for years.

[@Technickle]

⬜I
🟦did
🟪it!
- Bomberman

[@UmbraVivens94]

Splat Tim has been following Bomberman's legacy for some time, and doesn't seem he plans to stop

[@heyomaio]

Ive been waiting for this day gor like a decade now finally we have it!
Amazing TAS

[@soranuareane]

So many memories. I loved this game as a kid. I'd always ask mom to rent it whenever they had it available at Blockbuster. "But you already played that one" "I want to play it again!"

[@Saberyoko]

It was aways displayed as a demo on some stores when I was a child. Aways wanted to play this game, but by the time I got N64 it was hard to find some N64 games. I was even mega lucky to find Space Station Sillicon Valley.

[@colonthree]

"I did it!" sounds like it was said on tape right after a casting couch interview... ;w;

[@DarkSamus297]

Awesome to see this being TAS'd again. I sometimes go back to the one we had around 5 years ago, and it's just something to have as I try to fall asleep. The soundtrack is mesmerizing as hell. This game did a lot for me growing up, just something about the game and its ambience/music that puts me in a safe place in my head.

[@scottdahneke1031]

I love this! I remember being in 3rd grade and absolutely obsessed with Bomberman 64. The garden world's music takes me home in a very special way.

[@ThMrksman]

This was a TAS idea that was vaguely talked about at some point over a decade ago but I never expected someone to actually put in the effort to make it happen! I'm really glad someone was able to deliver a run as competent as this. Other than spending loads of time brute forcing rng manipulation for potential improvements in boss patterns, there's very little to be improved here, and the care for entertainment when time wasn't a factor was clearly taken into consideration! Amazing stuff Captain_Forehead!

[@guilhemallie8477]

i love how all the video goes smoothly. i can't imagine the amont of work in this. GG that was a really good TAS

[@solarflare9078]

Including the framedips?

[@rancidrandis]

I've had the first levels song stuck in my head I don't even know how I heard it

[@kumquatqueen5975]

I owned this one for a good while. I never really cared for the gameplay that much, but the music was 😘👌

[@gemstony85]

Do you suppose video games are the 1st reason we came up with the term "Old School 3D"?

[@mrsonicfan21]

I hate that there aren't any HD remixes of Bomberman Hero music...

[@solarflare9078]

There actually is. Look up Bomberman Hero HD - Dessert Chill Mix

[@akaforrest]

phenominal tas man

[@RADish-official]

Literally the OST game

[@colonthree]

The game really doesn't do the OST justice. It's like a rare Tim Follin-moment.

[@KateHikes88]

He did it.

[@Glockenspheal]

Anyone knows why in some stages they beat it ASAP instead of going for the max score?

[@loganbangerter1917]

I was the creator of the TAS. I can answer that.
If you’re referring to why I do a level twice, once for getting 5 points and the other for racing through it, it’s because some levels have two different exits, meaning the two exits unlock two different levels. Of course, that is needed to complete the entire game. Hope that answers your question

[@Glockenspheal]

Thank you, it did! it's been ages since I played this game, so I forgot some levels had different exits.

[@solarflare9078]

Game looks great, but oh man, is that framerate something else.

[@Gocet]

this game is a shit pile

[@Yostuba]

Oh shit so its a bomberman song, god damn you hear this is so many youtube videos. Its a nice ost but man is it ever short using 5-6 songs over and over again no matter how good is just well ya know.