# Super Bomberman 5 Introduction ## Overview *Super Bomberman 5* (1997, Super Famicom, Hudson Soft) is a Japan-only maze action game where White Bomber battles Emperor Terrorin’s criminal Bombermen across 5 worlds. It features 50 levels, new rideable creatures (e.g., Bomber Woof), and a stage editor for 5-player Battle Mode (*GameFAQs*). Vibrant 16-bit visuals and Jun Chikuma’s soundtrack shine (*ArcadeSpot*: 4.8/5). ## Why Play Super Bomberman 5? *Super Bomberman 5* offers explosive maze action with enhanced multiplayer. In Normal Mode, players clear 50 levels across 5 worlds (e.g., Space, Medieval), using bombs and power-ups like Line Bomb or Bomber Woof (*GameFAQs*). Battle Mode supports 5 players via multitap, with 15 customizable arenas. Levels take 2-5 minutes; Normal Mode lasts 2-4 hours. X fans love its “wild 5-player chaos” (*@RetroGamingX*), ideal for *Super Bomberman 4* and *Kunio-kun* fans. ## Key Features - Navigate 50 levels across 5 worlds, facing Terrorin - 2 modes: Normal (1P), Battle Mode (1-5 players, multitap) - Power-ups: Fire Up, Power Glove, Line Bomb; rideable creatures - Battle Mode with stage editor; 15 arenas with hazards - Strategic bomb placement to defeat enemies and find exits - Authentic Super Famicom gameplay on our retro ROM platform ## Key Differences: SNES/Super Famicom vs. Other Versions - **Super Famicom (1997)**: Japan-only, Japanese text; fan translations (e.g., *Kaizo v1.1*) add English (*Wikipedia*). - **Compared to Super Bomberman 4 (1996, SNES)**: Adds new creatures, more Battle Mode arenas (15 vs. 10) (*GameFAQs*). - **Compared to Mega Bomberman (1994, Genesis)**: Includes stage editor, 5-player mode; *Mega* has Hyper Bomb (*Sega-16*). - **Compared to Need for Speed: Underground 2 (2004)**: Maze-based action vs. open-world racing (*GameSpot*). - **Compared to Captain Tsubasa V (1994, SNES)**: Puzzle battles vs. soccer RPG (*Wikipedia*). - **Re-releases**: *Nintendo Switch Online* (2021, online multiplayer). ## Play Super Bomberman 5 Online Play *Super Bomberman 5* (1997, Super Famicom) instantly on Classic Joy Games with SNES emulators. Also available on RetroGames.cz, EmulatorGames.net (*Kaizo v1.1 ROM*), OldGameShelf.com (4.8/5), or *Nintendo Switch Online* (2021). Physical copies cost $30-$70 (cart) or $80-$200 (CIB) on eBay (*PriceCharting*). Use Snes9x or bsnes with *Kaizo v1.1* for English. Strategy: Use Bomber Woof for speed; design trap-heavy arenas. Cheat: Enter “5656” at password screen for World 5 with max power-ups (*GameFAQs*). Join Classic Joy Games and battle Terrorin now!