Even if you’re not so good at playing multiplayer games, I believe this is a good chance to give it a whirl and see how much fun online games can be. TM: We haven’t changed the fact that it’s still a Bomberman game with simple controls and easy to enjoy mechanics, but what is unique in this game is the intense multiplayer experience of battling with 64 players at once. What makes SUPER BOMBERMAN R ONLINE unique? You can also regain lives by knocking out other players, so you need be able to change your positioning throughout each long battle, and in doing so we made sure players are constantly on the edge of their seats throughout the game. More players will be able to survive the early stages, and players will be able to experience that multiplayer aspect when you get crammed into an area with 10 or more players and it just becomes a complete frenzy. It’s one of the biggest reasons why we daringly included the life-based system. On the other hand, we’ve incorporated what makes multiplayer games so great, and designed the game to where players can feel the game escalating as you get towards the end of the match much more so in this game than in other Bomberman games. On a micro level, the gameplay experience is very similar to the original Bomberman, so that I think helps it from being overwhelming. That’s why we made it to where players go through small rooms that are connected to each other, like what you see now. If we had made it so that you fight against players in a large enclosed field like in other battle royale games, you would inevitably lose the tension and strategy that comes with having to fight in a closed room, which are essential elements to Bomberman. TS: Bomberman has traditionally been a game where you can get the full gameplay experience with 4 to 5-player battles, so in order to allow a 64 multiplayer battle that does not detract from what made the original game fun, we had conducted a lot of testing through trial and error. How were you able to make such a large multiplayer experience without making it overwhelming to individual players? We’re very eager to see new communities form through these features that we’ve never had before. Seeing how we can also utilize Stadia’s unique features like Crowd Play, which allows streamers to be able to host a 64-player multiplayer match where other users can join in very seamlessly through the video stream, is a fascinating endeavor. TS: Being able to access the game and play Bomberman anytime anywhere on several different types of devices is by far the biggest advantage. How does Stadia help with the brand new 64 player multiplayer mode? As long as you have a browser, you can get that gaming experience as if you were at home wherever you want, so I’m really stoked not only for Stadia, but also for the opportunity to bring this title to this new platform. Whenever I visit my hometown, I would even go out to buy the latest consoles so that I can play games. TS: I’m personally a huge gamer, and one of my lifelong struggles is having to wait to get back to my house to be able to play my high quality games. I can’t wait to see new online communities coming together through Bomberman. TM: In bringing our game to Stadia, I’m most excited about the Crowd Play feature where you can join a streamer’s game directly from the YouTube page. Why are you excited to develop on Stadia? We were able to evolve the original game experience of Bomberman from being a game you enjoyed with your close family and friends to now an online experience where you can battle with anyone from around the world. ![]() TM: What makes this game the most unique out of the series is the battle royale type mode called ‘Battle 64’, where players battle it out with up to 64 players simultaneously online. What makes SUPER BOMBERMAN R ONLINE different from other Bomberman titles? I was involved in the development of SUPER BOMBERMAN R and this makes it my second time having worked on this series. TS: I am the Game Director, Takuya Sokukawa. This is my first time getting involved in this series, but my team is chock full of original staff members that worked on SUPER BOMBERMAN R and we have been very motivated to develop this game. ![]() TM: I’m Tatsunori Matsuo, and I am the Producer of SUPER BOMBERMAN R ONLINE. Hey! Could you introduce yourself and your team? We chatted with Tatsunori Matsuo and Takuya Sokukawa at Konami to hear more about the upcoming launch of SUPER BOMBERMAN R ONLINE on Stadia. Use everything you have at your disposal as you strategize and scurry your way through 64-player battles to win the ultimate prize - being Bomber One! With this brand new entrant to the legendary franchise, Bomberman is as exciting as ever with many characters to choose from and familiar power ups. As we shared earlier this week, SUPER BOMBERMAN R ONLINE will arrive First on Stadia on September 1.
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