Bomb It is one in a growing trend of Flash games based off of classic SNES-era games. What makes it worthwhile is that it's very effective in emulating its predecessor, the Bomberman series. However, it does not take the easy route of simply imitating the game down to the last detail. It brings a number of interesting new ideas to the table, and a catchy visual style.

That said, the graphics are very clean and soft. The only reason I hesitate to rate them more highly is that they don't really exceed my expectations in any case. Animation is limited to the bare bones, and an abundance of gradient shading may be compensating for a lack of detail in some areas. Nonetheless, very effective in their own right.

The sound was on par. It didn't feel like any sounds were missing, and the music suited the mood quite well. Although the overall quality of the audio was arguably inconsistent, more sounds were high-end than low. The option to turn the sound off was nice, but a few select sounds still played even with this feature in place.

The game's control was not unlike Bomberman itself. As you collect pickups, there's a lot to do with very few keys, so you might end up accidentally blowing yourself to pieces a few times before you really get the hang of them. Navigating the grid might also take some getting used to. Players might find themselves boxing their character off in a dead end when they had meant to turn a corner. Still, if this control issue existed in the original, it wouldn't be fair to condemn this Flash game for sharing it too.

The presentation in Bomb It was perhaps the most professional-feeling aspect of the game. The menu was easy to navigate and the instructions were very straightforward. Perhaps some further instruction might have helped the players unfamiliar with the Bomberman series, but it's a pretty easy concept to teach yourself anyway. The menu functionality had a few quips, such as being unable to toggle audio on and off while the game is paused, but these problems are minor and don't really hurt the overall presentation of the game.

There are several Bomberman-inspired games speckled across the Flash gaming world, but this one offered more fun than any other I've played. If you're not worn out on this type of game, or if you've yet to play any like it, Bomb It is definitely worth a shot.
Reviewed by NegativeONE from negativeflash.com

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