Online multiplayer at launch had noticeable lag (improved via patches). The initial roster was small, and the $49.99 price tag felt steep for the content. Later updates added characters and modes, but the campaign remains short.

Super Bomberman R is a decent but not essential entry. If you find it on sale (often $9.99–$19.99 physically or on the eShop) and need a casual couch multiplayer game, it’s worth it. For solo play, look elsewhere.

The core Bomberman action is intact: navigate grid-based arenas, drop bombs to destroy blocks and enemies, and collect power-ups (extra bombs, increased blast radius, remote detonators, etc.). The single-player story mode is forgettable, with cheesy cutscenes and repetitive AI battles.

Local multiplayer for up to 8 players is frantic, chaotic fun—perfect for parties. The Switch’s Joy-Con sharing makes it easy to play anywhere.

Super Bomberman R marked the return of the classic bomb-dropping, maze-blowing party franchise to Nintendo hardware after a long hiatus. Developed by Konami, it launched alongside the Switch in March 2017.