Single-Player Games

*Bomberman '94*, released in December 1993 for the PC Engine by Hudson Soft and developed with Westone, is a celebrated *Bomberman* title, later ported as *Mega Bomberman* (1994, Genesis/Mega Drive).

*Pocket Bomberman*, released in December 1997 for the Game Boy by Hudson Soft and in 1998 for the Game Boy Color, is a side-scrolling platformer spin-off.

*Bomberman Hero*, released in April 1998 for the Nintendo 64 by Hudson Soft and developed with AI, is a 3D platformer spin-off, following *Bomberman 64* (1997).

*Bomberman 64*, released in September 1997 for the Nintendo 64 by Hudson Soft and developed with Racjin, is the first 3D *Bomberman* title, following *Neo Bomberman* (1997, Neo Geo)

*Neo Bomberman*, released on May 1, 1997, for the Neo Geo MVS by Hudson Soft and developed by Produce!, is a Japan-only arcade action-maze game.

*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.

Super Bomberman 4, released on April 26, 1996, for the Super Famicom by Hudson Soft, is the fourth *Bomberman* title for the SNES, following *Super Bomberman 3* (1995).

Super Bomberman 3, released in April 1995 for the Super Famicom and September 1995 for the SNES in Europe by Hudson Soft, is the third *Bomberman* title for the SNES, following *Super Bomberman 2* (1994).

Super Bomberman 2, released in December 1994 for the Super Famicom and October 1994 for the SNES by Hudson Soft, is the sequel to *Super Bomberman* (1993, SNES).

Mega Bomberman, released in September 1994 for the Sega Mega Drive in Japan and 1995 in North America by Hudson Soft, is the first *Bomberman* title for the Sega Genesis, also known as *Bomberman ’94* in Japan.

Super Bomberman, released in April 1993 for the Super Famicom and September 1993 for the SNES by Hudson Soft, is the first *Bomberman* title for the SNES, building on *Bomberman II* (1991, NES).

Bomberman II (*Dyna Blaster* in Europe), released in June 1991 for the Famicom and February 1992 for the NES by Hudson Soft, is the sequel to *Bomberman* (1985, Famicom/NES).

Bomberman, originally released as *Bakudan Otoko* ("Bomb Man") in July 1983 for Japanese home computers (e.g., MSX, NEC PC-8801) and as *Eric and the Floaters* in Europe, hit the Famicom in December 1985 and the NES in January 1989, developed by Hudson Soft.

Need for Speed: Underground 2, released in November 2004 by EA Black Box and published by Electronic Arts, is the eighth *Need for Speed* title and the direct sequel to *Need for Speed: Underground* (2003).

Need for Speed: Underground, released in November 2003 by EA Black Box and published by Electronic Arts, is the seventh *Need for Speed* title, redefining the series with a focus on import tuner culture inspired by *The Fast and the Furious*.

Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed released in 2000 by EA Canada (PC) and Eden Games (PlayStation), is the fifth *Need for Speed* title, focusing exclusively on Porsche cars from 1950 to 2000.

Captain Tsubasa V: Hasha no Shougou Campione (*キャプテン翼V 覇者の称号カンピオーネ*, lit. "Champion Title"), released on December 9, 1994, for the Super Famicom by Tecmo, is the fifth and final entry in the *Captain Tsubasa* video game series.

Captain Tsubasa IV: Pro no Rival-tachi, released on April 3, 1993, for the Super Famicom by Tecmo, is the fourth soccer RPG in the *Captain Tsubasa* series, following *Captain Tsubasa III: Koutei no Chousen*.

Captain Tsubasa III: Koutei no Chousen, released on July 17, 1992, for the Super Famicom by Tecmo, is a soccer RPG and the third entry in the *Captain Tsubasa* series, following *Captain Tsubasa Vol. II: Super Striker* (1990, Famicom).

Captain Tsubasa Vol. II: Super Striker (Kyaputen Tsubasa Vol. II: Super Striker), released on July 20, 1990, for the Famicom by Tecmo, is a soccer RPG sequel to *Captain Tsubasa* (1988, Famicom), based on Yoichi Takahashi’s manga.

*Captain Tsubasa* (*Kyaputen Tsubasa*), released on April 28, 1988, for the Famicom by Tecmo, is a pioneering soccer RPG in the *Captain Tsubasa* series, based on Yoichi Takahashi’s manga.

Kunio no Oden, originally released in 1994 as *くにおのおでん* (Kunio no Oden, lit. "Oden of Kunio") by Technōs Japan Corp, is a delightful puzzle game for the Super Famicom and the final Kunio-kun title on the platform.

Crash 'n' the Boys: Street Challenge, released in June 1992 in Japan as *Bikkuri Nekketsu Shin Kiroku! Harukanaru Kin Medal and October 1992 in North America for the NES/Famicom by Technōs Japan (American Technos in NA)

Downtown Special: Kunio-kun no Jidaigeki da yo Zen'in Shūgō!, released on July 26, 1991, for the Famicom by Technōs Japan, is an action RPG beat 'em up in the *Kunio-kun* series, a sequel to *River City Ransom* (1989, NES).

*Nekketsu! Street Basket: Ganbare Dunk Heroes*, released on December 17, 1993, for the Famicom by Technōs Japan, is a basketball/fighting hybrid in the *Kunio-kun* series, the final *Kunio-kun* game for the Famicom.

Nekketsu Fighting Legend (*Nekketsu Kakutō Densetsu*, lit. "Hot Blooded Fighting Legend"), released on December 23, 1992, for the Famicom by Technōs Japan, is a tournament-style fighting game in the *Kunio-kun* series

*Kunio-kun no Nekketsu Soccer League*, released on April 23, 1993, for the Famicom by Technōs Japan, is a soccer/fighting hybrid in the *Kunio-kun* series, following *Ike Ike! Nekketsu Hockey-bu* (1992) and *Nekketsu Kōkō Dodgeball Bu: Soccer Hen* (1990, known as *Nintendo World Cup* in the West).

*Ike Ike! Nekketsu Hockey-bu: Subette Koronde Dairantou*, released on February 7, 1992, for the Famicom by Technōs Japan, is a sports/fighting hybrid in the *Kunio-kun* series, alongside *River City Ransom* and *Super Dodge Ball* (both 1989, NES).

River City Ransom, released by Technōs Japan (Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari in Japan, American Technos in North America), is a beloved beat 'em up with RPG elements.

*Super Dodge Ball*, released in June 1989 for the NES by Technōs Japan (Sony Imagesoft in North America), is a sports action game based on the 1988 arcade original, part of the *Kunio-kun* series (e.g., *River City Ransom*).