Bomberman: all version differences
4 documented differences between the releases of Bomberman, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | Home computers (1983) | Famicom/NES | MSX (EU) | ZX Spectrum | NES (NA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Title | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Text | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Version differences
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GameplayHome computers (1983)Famicom/NES
The 1983 home computer versions are more basic and follow different rules from the 1985 Famicom game, which has 50 levels.1
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TitleMSX (EU)ZX Spectrum
In Europe the home computer versions were renamed Eric and the Floaters and given modified graphics, to avoid associations with IRA bombings during the Troubles.1
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TitleNES (NA)
The North American title screen drops the border around the logo to fit longer copyright text and places the game options side by side.2
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TextNES (NA)
The North American ending text is longer and spells out the plug for Hudson's Lode Runner.2
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13