Bomberman: Act Zero
General information
Developer:	Hudson Soft
Publisher:	Konami
Rating(s):	ESRB: T CERO: A OFLC: M PEGI: 12+
Gaming system
Platform(s):	Xbox 360
Mode(s):	Single Player, Online Multiplayer
Release date(s)
Japan: August 3, 2006 North America: August 29, 2006 Europe: November 3, 2006 Australia: November 2006
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Bomberman: Act Zero is a video game for the Xbox 360. One of the biggest differences with this game is the appearance of a Bomberman. Instead of a simple cartoon-like design they have a more realistic/futuristic design.

StoryEdit

This game is loosely based on the original Bomberman game. The main character is a nameless Bomberman (or woman) who is created for the sole purpose of fighting. They are awakened and thrown into a battle where only the strongest will survive.

GameplayEdit

The player must use bombs to defeat their rival on each level. There are 99 levels and no save options or continues making the experience very difficult. The camera plays a unique role in this game in that it can be set to one of two options. It can be used either from the 2D perspective of previous Bomberman titles or a 3rd person mode where the camera follows behind the player.

There is also an online multiplayer mode that can support up to 8 players worldwide however there is no local mode.

CriticismEdit

This game has received disappointing scores by many critics and a lot of harsh criticism from the fans. The gameplay has been called tedious and repetitive.

ScoresEdit

• Electronic Gaming Monthly- 2⅔ out of 10
• Famitsu Magazine- 23 out of 40 / 5.75 out of 10
• Game Informer Magazine- 3 out of 10
• GameSpot- 2.9 out of 10 (Won Flat-Out Worst Game of 2006 by GameSpot staff)
• GameSpy - 1.5 out of 5
• GameTrailers- 3.5 out of 10
• IGN- 3.0 out of 10
• Metacritic- 34 out of 100
• Official Xbox Magazine- 4 out of 10
• TeamXbox- 4.4 out of 10
• TGZ- 2.4 out of 10
• X-Play- 1 Out Of 5
• Gameworld Network- 20 out of 100

GalleryEdit

US Box Art

Bomberman's New Look

Close Up

Male Art

Female Art

Artwork

Multiplayer Art

New Look Concept Art

Title Screen

Scene from the story

Gameplay

Victory

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External linksEdit

• Official page at Hudson Soft's US Website
• Official page at Hudson Soft's Japan Website
• Scans from Famitsu
• Game Trailer