When I saw the announcement for Super Bomberman Collection, my wife actually heard me shout from the other room. It was one of those genuine surprises that remind me why I still enjoy being both a critic and a game journalist. Super Bomberman 2 has a special place in my heart—being one of those epic weekend rentals we desperately tried to beat past our bedtime.
We’ve seen quite a few of these retro collections lately—and quite a few from Konami if we’re being honest—which feels both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, it’s part of the problem I have with the business of games that everything old is new again. On the other hand, it’s nice for gamers to experience these iconic classics again, as their preservation steadily erodes.
Nevertheless, the Super Bomberman Collection is a pretty amazing bunch of games that absolutely stand the test of time. This collection, in particular, contains some of the best the series had to offer and really shows... Read more