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Bomberman Max: Red Challenger

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Also known as
Bomberman Max: Yami no Senshi ボンバーマンマックス 闇の戦士

Control Max to plant bombs, defeat enemies, and collect Charabombs in this puzzle action game.

Bomberman Max: Red Challenger was released for the Game Boy Color in North America on May 30, 2000. The Japanese version, Bomberman Max: Yami no Senshi, was released on December 17, 1999, but the platform version in question is the Game Boy Color release, which had its earliest worldwide commercial release in 1999 in Japan. However, the record's legacy year of 1999 likely refers to the Japanese release. The exact game version on the Game Boy Color was first released in 1999 in Japan, so release_year is 1999. But the original game on any platform is also the Game Boy Color version, so original_release_year is 1999. However, the North American release was in 2000. Since the definition specifies earliest worldwide commercial release, the Japanese release in 1999 is the earliest. Therefore, release_year should be 1999. But the legacy year is 1999, which matches. However, the game is known as Bomberman Max: Red Challenger in North America, released in 2000. The Japanese version is Bomberman Max: Yami no Senshi, released in 1999. The database record likely refers to the North American version, but the platform is Game Boy Color. The earliest worldwide release is 1999. So release_year=1999, original_release_year=1999. But the legacy year is 1999, so it's correct. However, I need to verify if there was any earlier release. The game was released in Japan on December 17, 1999. So release_year=1999. original_release_year=1999. Confident=true.


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About Bomberman Max: Red Challenger

Bomberman Max: Red Challenger is a Game Boy Color title where the player controls Max, a character functionally identical to Bomberman. The core activity involves placing bombs to clear obstacles and defeat enemies across various levels.

A distinct feature is the collection of Charabombs, creatures that can be raised and used in battles reminiscent of other creature-collection games. The game shares its fundamental mission structure with its counterpart, Blue Champion, though certain levels and Charabombs are exclusive to each version.

To obtain all collectible creatures and fully complete the adventure, a link cable connection with the Blue Champion edition is required. The visual presentation differs somewhat from the other version in its level designs.

Bomberman Max: Red Challenger Screenshots

11 images
Title screen
Intro
Intro 2
Intro 3
Mission objective
Finding an upgrade after blasting a crystal
Defeating two enemies at once
Charaboms rescued
Setting a bomb to destroy the crystal and open up a path
Trapped
Game over