Play Dynablaster Online

Summary

Dynablaster (known as Atomic Punk in Japan) was Hudson Soft’s first foray of the Bomberman series onto the Game Boy. It offers four distinct modes, two for solo play and two for head‑to‑head battles. In the single‑player “Game A” you navigate a world‑map of nine locations, earn GP by clearing blocks quickly, and spend that GP on panels – the game’s version of power‑ups – before each round. Unlike earlier entries, the map replaces the linear level‑by‑level progression, letting you choose which panels to equip for the upcoming challenge. “Game B” mirrors the classic Bomberman formula but swaps the rectangular arena for a square field that stays centered on your character instead of scrolling.

The multiplayer offering splits into Panel Mode, where each player starts with a single bomb and a one‑tile blast while panels like Bomb Up and Fire Up appear during play. Powerful Mode flips the balance, granting four simultaneous bombs and a four‑tile blast radius, but removes all panels for a pure skill test. Both modes support the Game Boy’s link cable, turning a handheld session into a quick‑fire showdown. Critics at Mean Machines gave Dynablaster an 81, calling it a “highly addictive” port and applauding the inclusion of a password system that lets you pick up where you left off. That blend of classic bomb‑laying action with a light RPG‑style upgrade system keeps the title fresh even after dozens of matches.