Bomberman Special

Getting Started

When you boot up Bomberman Special, you'll see a title screen with Japanese text. Press Enter to start the game. Your goal in each level is to place bombs that destroy soft blocks and defeat enemies, then find the exit door hidden under one of the blocks. The core loop is straightforward: move with the arrow keys, drop bombs with the S button (B button mapping), and avoid being caught in your own explosions or touched by roaming enemies.

As you clear stages, you'll collect power-ups like extra bombs, increased blast range, and speed boosts. These appear when you destroy certain soft blocks. Timing is critical - bombs explode after a few seconds, and you need to be far enough away to survive. The game is entirely single-player; there's no multiplayer mode in this MSX1 release. Since menus are in Japanese, remember that the first option on the title screen is usually "Start Game" and the second is probably "High Score" or "Options." Stick to the basic gameplay loop and you'll quickly get the hang of it.