Pocket Bomberman (USA, Europe)

Getting Started

Start the game and you'll see a brief story screen explaining that the evil Babylon has blocked the sun. From the title screen, press Start to begin. You control Bomberman as he runs and jumps through side-scrolling levels. The core objective is to reach the end of each stage while defeating enemies and collecting items. Bombs are your main weapon; place them near enemies or destructible blocks to clear a path.

New players should note that Bomberman can only carry one bomb at a time initially, but you can collect power-ups like additional bomb capacity and increased blast range. You have a limited number of lives, and falling into pits or getting hit by enemies will cost you one. The game uses a password system to save progress, so when you get a password at the end of a stage, write it down. Levels are linear but have multiple routes and secret areas, encouraging exploration.