| Super Bomberman Collection | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Red Art Games[2] |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Director | Tatsunori Matsuo |
| Producer | Kyo Takashimizu |
| Artist | Tsubasa Haguri |
| Series | Bomberman |
| Platforms | Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S |
| Release |
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| Genres | Action, maze, party |
| Modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
Super Bomberman Collection[a] is a 2026 video game compilation developed by Red Art Games and published by Konami. It compiles seven early entries in the Bomberman game series, originally published by Hudson Soft prior to their acquisition by Konami in 2011, with a primary focus on the Super Bomberman subseries. The collection was shadow dropped on February 5, 2026 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X and Series S.
Features
Super Bomberman Collection includes the five Super Bomberman games originally released for Super Famicom: Super Bomberman (1993), Super Bomberman 2 (1994), Super Bomberman 3 (1995), Super Bomberman 4 (1996), and Super Bomberman 5 (1997). It also includes two bonus Famicom games, Bomberman (1985) and Bomberman II (1991), for a total of seven games.[3] The Super Bomberman games are playable in both Japanese and English; Super Bomberman 4 and 5, which were never released outside of Japan, were localized into English for the first time for this release.[4] Players can create save states and rewind gameplay in any of the games.[3] A boss rush mode for each game challenges players to defeat all of that game's bosses in the shortest total time with limited lives.[5]
The collection allows players to configure the screen resolution for each game, as well as enable optional filters and borders.[6] Players can "unbox" 3D recreations of each Super Bomberman game's box art and cartridges from each region, as well as read their original instruction manuals.[7][8] A "BOMB Radio" option allows players to listen to each game's soundtrack and create custom playlists, and a gallery menu includes over 200 images, including artwork and behind the scenes materials.[5] All five Super Bomberman games support multiplayer for up to four players, five in later entries, with the Nintendo Switch 2 version supporting single-copy multiplayer via the sytem's GameShare function.[9]
Release
Super Bomberman Collection was announced during a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase livestream on February 5, 2026, and was released digitally for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X and Series S after the conclusion of the presentation.[10] A physical release for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5 is scheduled to follow on August 25.[3][11] In addition to the standard physical edition, the game will also be available in deluxe and collector's editions containing additional physical goods.[12]
Reception
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 85/100 (NS2)[13]
83/100 (PC)[14] 84/100 (PS5)[15] |
| OpenCritic | 95% recommend[16] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Hardcore Gamer | 3.5/5[17] |
| Nintendo Life | 8/10[6] |
| Nintendo World Report | 9/10[8] |
| Shacknews | 8/10[18] |
| CG Magazine | 9/10[7] |
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The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Super Bomberman Collection received generally favorable reviews from critics, according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[13] Fellow review aggregator OpenCritic assessed that the game received "mighty" approval, being recommended by 95% of critics;[16]
Notes
References
- ^ "『スーパーボンバーマン コレクション』がNintendo Direct終了後に配信! 懐かしの『スーパーボンバーマン』1~5の5タイトルと『ボンバーマン』2作を収録" ["Super Bomberman Collection" will be released after the Nintendo Direct! It includes five classic titles from "Super Bomberman" (1-5) and two "Bomberman" games.]. Famitsu (in Japanese). February 5, 2026. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ "Super Bomberman Collection - Official Launch Trailer". IGN. February 5, 2026. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ a b c Romano, Sal (February 5, 2026). "Super Bomberman Collection announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC; now available". Gematsu. Archived from the original on February 5, 2026. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ Scullion, Chris (February 5, 2026). "Super Bomberman Collection has been announced for Switch and Switch 2, is available today". Video Games Chronicle. Archived from the original on February 5, 2026. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ a b Tailby, Stephen (February 5, 2026). "Super Bomberman Collection Available Now on PS5, Includes 7 Classic Games". Push Square. Archived from the original on February 5, 2026. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ a b Vogel, Mitch (February 17, 2026). "Review: Super Bomberman Collection - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - A Real Blast From The Past With Friends". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on February 21, 2026. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
- ^ a b Biordi, Jordan (2026-02-09). "Super Bomberman Collection (Nintendo Switch 2) Review". CGMagazine. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- ^ a b Rudek, Jordan (February 9, 2026). "Super Bomberman Collection (Switch) Review". Nintendo World Report. Archived from the original on 2026-02-10. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- ^ Reynolds, Ollie (February 5, 2026). "Super Bomberman Collection Gets A Surprise Shadow Drop On Switch 2". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on February 5, 2026. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ Allen, Eric Van (February 5, 2026). "Everything Announced At The February Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase". Game Informer. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ Erskine, Donovan (February 5, 2026). "Super Bomberman Collection gets surprise launch on Switch 2". Shacknews. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ Bryant, Paul (February 5, 2026). "While American fans will need to wait for more details, European fans can secure their physical copies of Super Bomberman Collection courtesy of Red Art Games". Gaming Age. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ a b "Super Bomberman Collection critic reviews (Nintendo Switch 2)". Metacritic. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- ^ "Super Bomberman Collection critic reviews (PC)". Metacritic. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- ^ "Super Bomberman Collection critic reviews (PlayStation 5)". Metacritic. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- ^ a b "Super Bomberman Collection". OpenCritic. Archived from the original on February 27, 2026. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ^ Ignacchitti, Ivanir (2026-02-12). "Super Bomberman Collection Review". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
- ^ White, Lucas (2026-02-24). "Super Bomberman Collection review: Righting a retro wrong". Shacknews. Archived from the original on 2026-02-24. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
