Atomic Bomberman

Atomic Bomberman
Basic Information
Type(s)	Video Game
Developer(s)	Interplay
Publisher(s)	Interplay
Genre(s)	Arcade
Media	CD-ROM
Input	Keyboard, Control pad
Platform(s)	Microsoft Windows
Retail Features
Ratings
Play Information
Player(s)	1-10
Main Credits
Designer(s)	Jeremy Airey and Kurt W. Dekker
Retail Minimum Specifications
Notes Windows 95/98, DirectX 3.0, Intel Pentium 90 or 100% compatible, 16MB RAM, 40MB free hard disk space, 2x CD-ROM drive, SVGA video card
European Release Date(s)
1997
North American Release Date(s)
Microsoft Windows July 31, 1997
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Atomic Bomberman is a game by Interplay for the PC that was released in 1997. It was the first original Bomberman game to be developed for Windows, and the second game made for the PC, following 1992's Bomber Man.

The game is relatively unusual in the Bomberman series, as it was officially licensed from Hudson Soft and developed by an American team. Most titles in the series were developed in Japan. It has a different look and feel compared to other Bomberman titles as a result (despite basic gameplay being unchanged), using pre-rendered 3D characters and backgrounds as opposed to hand-drawn animated sprites, techno-inspired background music and the extensive use of voice samples during gameplay. The voice clips are by well-known voice actors Charles Adler and Billy West.

Level editor

The player has the ability to edit existing maps as well as to create new maps. Maps used by the game are in the form of .sch "Scheme" Files. The map editor is a simple interface, showing the map, dotted with different colors (0 to 9) to represent player spawns. The number keys choose which spawn to place, and the mouse cursor chooses where. A function called DENSITY chooses how "dense" the collection of breakable items are. The Powerup Manager chooses the list of powerups to be included, how often, whether they can be destroyed and what happens when two conflicting powers are picked (such as Bomb Splooge versus Glove). The editor also sports a basic graphic interface, the player can switch between the "Green Acre" theme and a monochrome, patterned representation.

Hidden game options and voice packs

Unique options and voice packs were left very well hidden in the game. In an example, it appears as though TCP LAN and online play were being developed but were never completed. Additional options are available through modifying a specific set of Game System files. The player could make adjustments to the game, such as the number of powerups available per round, the starting bombs or powerups, how quickly bombs explode, or the difficulty setting.

Hidden audio samples were left in the game. These could only be accessed using the game CD. The player could modify to audio, or add their own voice. There were also controversial content, including profanity that could only be accessed with specific programs.

External links

• Atomic Bomberman at GameFAQs
• Atomic Bomberman at MobyGames

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