Alright, gather ‘round for the lowdown on Robby: Bomberman — think classic bomb-throwing chaos meets a haunted labyrinth, but with a dash of magic mushroom madness. You’re Robby, the plucky hero who somehow stumbled into a maze teeming with ghosts, spooky loot boxes, and crates that look suspiciously like they’re waiting to blow up in your face. Because, well, they are.
The core combat system is all about strategy and timing: your bombs are your best friend (and worst enemy when you forget to run away fast enough). You throw bombs to clear out crates and ghosts alike, but here’s the twist — those ghosts are sneaky. They respawn as long as there’s a crate still lurking around. Yeah, it’s like playing a ghost version of Whac-A-Mole, but with a timer ticking down until you can escape. I tried to get the bomb-timing down, and ended up with a mess worthy of MasterChef flinging knives—in my case, barely dodging explosions.
Now, don’t worry, you’re not solo in this spectral mess. From the loot boxes, a magical mushroom ally pops up to join your ghost-busting party. This isn’t your everyday fungus; upgrading your mushroom buddy gives it more boom power to help clear your path. So, think of your mushroom as that overpowered sidekick who actually pulls their weight—finally, a break from carrying! And hey, if you thought bombs were your only tool, wait till you get your hands on the “freezer” — blast a ghost into an icy prison and watch them crack under pressure. Then there’s the “shrinker”, which you’ll need when ghosts start corralling you like game-show contestants—shrink and leap right over their heads. Sneaky, right?
Also, keep an eye out for mummies. These guys are the true bombastic party crashers—they detonate on the spot, so whisk yourself to a safe distance before you’re a walking firework. Collect coins along the way, and invest in upgrades to give yourself and your mushroom sidekick the buffs needed to survive this ghostly gauntlet. Your finger’s on the trigger, your mushroom’s at your side — can you clear the level and find that elusive exit? GG, no pause button here.