I'm looking through the Bomberman Wars manual with my rudimentary knowledge of Japanese, and... where the heck is 'Cerberus Bomber'??
I guess you're looking for this guy? I don't know much about Bomberman Wars but I'm guessing that, considering it says he's within an egg/bonus item and appears within an even rarer chance, they may not have mentioned him as he was meant to be a sort of special surprise bonus. You know, like an easter egg. Lol.
Either that or you just missed him. Or you're missing a page of the manual! :O
Yeah, I found him now. I think it's as simple as the fact that the manual actually gives it as "Bomber Cerberus". And of course I was looking for a *three*headed dog. *facepalm*
Of course you don't know me, that's what strangers are for! You can see that this isn't my first- or even second- post though, so you can fill in the rest of my incredible backstory yourself =0
Actually I think there'll only be about three guys here who remember me...
Hey all! Been a while! While browsing my local pawn shop, I found a copy of Inspector Gadget for SNES with an instruction manual. While sifting through its pages, I realized it was also made by Hudson and they included information about other games they offered at the time. I took a quick pick of the bit about Super Bomberman but my phone made it look awful.
Trying to get my desk set up finally in the apt, after moving a ton to storage. I will read over what books we had scanned and not scanned, and manuals. I am out of the loop but hope to try again soon to provide what I can. My life just sort of got terribly busy and then suck-filled, then busy again, and so forth. lol I have all of my manuals handy and the books, kept safe in ziplocks. I even have some new games on the way! :D
I recently made a few ebay purchases. I now have each installment of the Bomberman franchise for SNES/SFC (no duplicates).
One of these purchases was Bomberman B-Daman, of which there has been, to my knowledge, limited info. So, I extensively photographed and scanned the contents.
Within the zip, I've included several photographs of the "Limited B-Daman" and the box, and scans of the manual, B-Daman figurine instructions, and advertisements (I don't remember having scanned any of those before, so why not).
Interestingly, the B-Daman's head seems to be filled with a kind of metallic shimmering paper, to give it a bit of a shiny look.
Also, because I just know that you've all been losing sleep for years, wondering who the professor guy and the yellow-bandana-guy from the game are, the manual reveals these things. The bandana guy is Metsuseji, the "Master Advice King" (マスター攻略王メツセージ), and the professor is Dr. Tamano, head of the All-Japan B-Daman Association research institution (JBA研究所所長Dr.多摩野). Surprisingly, Metsuseji is represented by multiple photographs of an actual person, though I don't know anything about the character.
I have yet to fully transcribe/OCR and translate the text, but you can look at all of the pretty pictures by downloading the zip file here.
The other two things that I bought were Super Bomberman - Panic Bomber W, which has already been scanned, and Bomberman Panic Bomber for the Turbo Duo:
It's still factory sealed, though, so I'm not sure if I want to open it... Although the seller had multiple factory-sealed copies, and it's not like I'm going to sell it, so I might do it anyway. I kind of want to read the manual.
EDIT: I have the manual transcribed, but as I'm working on translating it, I've noticed some errors in my transcription, so I'm not posting it yet.
The included B-Daman
is a product of Takara Co., Ltd.
（ST with product）
[Box Back]
-Caption Left-
Long-awaited nationwide B-Da
This is Bomberman B-Daman!
Normal Mode 100 level challenge!
Aim at the bombs that appear in the stage and fire a B-Dama! Watch closely the various movements of the bombs so you don't miss, and strike with perfect
aiming!
-Upper Box-
Aim perfectly to make use of the bomb chain!
When the bombs explode, bombs near the blast will explode together! Aim for perfect by using this!
-Lower Box-
Use the Tighten Technique!
You can use one or both hands to tighten just like a real B-Daman, skillfully destroy bombs using the Tighten Technique!
Compete with friends in the Battle Mode!
4 people can compete in the game!
The game also comes with a fun Battle Mode. Pound away on your friends, or computer opponents!
-Caption Right-
Equip Custom Parts!
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Table of Contents
１．About B-Daman?
２．User Guide
３．How to Play
４．Beginning the Game
５．Normal Mode
６．Duel Mode
７．Stage Introductions
８．My B-Daman Editor
９．Stage Editor
１０．Ranking/Options
１１．Battle Mode
１２．About Custom Parts!?
１３．About Skulls!?
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B-Daman
JBA
ALL JAPAN B-DAMAN ASSOCIATION
Certification
Since its release in 1993, B-Daman has become explosively popular nationwide. There are now more than 70 B-Daman activities. Here, we'll introduce the 5
events of the '97 JBA Certified Competition. Gather your friends with B-Daman, B-Fight!
●JBA Volley ●JBA Basket
●JBA Bowling ●JBA Billiards
●JBA Hockey
There are infinite ways to play B-Daman! Play with rules that you make up yourself! Think of new "How to Play (EZ Play)", let's expand the B-Daman world!
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From the Master Capture King
Metsuseji
B-Daman ladies and gentlemen across the country! It has been long-awaited! B-Daman makes its appearance on the Super Famicom!! For Normal Mode and Battle
Mode, I'll tell you how to play!
In Normal Mode, fire B-Damas at the bombs that appear! How many explode determines your victory or loss. Try the Big B-Da, buddy!
Battle Mode is a game for 4 competing players! Have fun striking your B-Da friends! Now, what's your B-Da level, buddy? Try to challenge everyone!
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How to Play （Basic Mode）
L+R+A Button
Tighten both hands with the L+R+A buttons.
L+A Button
With the L+A buttons, tighten only the left hand.
R+A Button
With the R+A buttons, tighten only the right hand.
Cross Key
Moves the B-Daman left and right. The up and down keys are not used. Select modes.
START
Choose a mode, pause.
A・B・X・Y Button
Fire a B-Dama.
L Button+A Button is "Tighten One Hand" (Curve left)
R Button+A Button is "Tighten One Hand" (Curve right)
L Button+R Button+A Button is "Tighten Both Hands"
※L・R Button will change up to 2 grades depending on how long you press them.
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How to Play
Bomb
Explodes when hit with a B-Dama. The range of the explosion varies by type (size), and other bombs in the blast radius will also detonate.
Outer Wall
Encloses the whole stage, B-Damas that hit it will explode.
B-Daman
The character who the player manipulates. You can move left and right and shoot B-Damas.
B-Dama
You can fire 1 shot per 1 level from your B-Daman, when it hits a bomb it will explode.
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Beginning the Game
●Insert the cassette, and turn the power ON, and the title screen appears.
When you press the START button, it will change to the mode selection screen. When you play for the first time, select Normal Mode to begin a new game.
If you leave it be for a while without pressing the START button, Dr. Tamano will teach you how to play.
One Point Advice
Notice the B-Daman title screen! If you look at it, at a glance, it will show your level in the Normal Mode, buddy. If you reach the highest level, you can
show off to everyone!
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If there is save data in the Normal Mode, you can resume Normal Mode with Continue. You can also start over from the beginning with a new game while keeping
your ranking data.
Watch the movements of the bombs in the preview, then challenge.
Game Start!
One Point Advice
Leave a High Score with the Continue!
Normal Mode results remain in the save data. Choose Continue to save only the results you want to keep. Keep trying until you get the high score that you
want, buddy!
Figure Out a Winning Technique with the Preview!
It's important to watch the preview so you can see how B-Damas will come into the field, which bomb to attack, and find the winning method!
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How to Play Normal & Duel Mode
１
Use the cross key to move your B-Daman left and right, aim at the bombs that appear on the screen and use the A, B, X, or Y button to fire a B-Dama! Bombs
that are in the range of the explosion will also detonate.
２
The movement of the bombs throughout the screen is fixed. You only have one B-Dama to shoot, so fire with good timing!
One Point Advice
Try for Perfect with Efficient Bomb Chains!
If there is another bomb within range of a bomb explosion, it will also detonate. Skillfully bring them down in 1 shot with a chain!
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３
If you detonate all of the bombs on your 1st try, you will get a Perfect.
４
Each stage has levels 1 through 10, altogether there are 100 levels. Challenge a level you like, and your high score will determine your ranking (a perfect
score is 100 points).
Use the Tighten Technique to Skillfully Fire B-Damas!
Tighten out! Hold parts of the B-Daman with your fingers to use this powerful shot technique! The speed of the B-Dama will be greater. With the B-Daman in
this game, you can experience the "Tighten Technique"!
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Normal Mode
First, decide how to attack with the preview
You can see how the bombs come in to the stage once before the challenge begins. Figure out how to get a perfect 100 points with this preview. The challenge
may be taken 2 times, but this number can be changed in the Option Mode. You can cancel the preview with the A button.
One Point Advice
It's alright if you make a mistake, you can retry with the Start button. However, if you rely too much on this, you won't progress!
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SHIRO: Tighten out or hit reflectors to deal with obstacles and traps!
Head of the JBA Research Institution
Dr． Tamano
Train in order to level up!
When you level up, might something happen? Only training will uncover the mystery!
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Duel Mode
Two players alternate in a game of endurance. Choose a level in which to alternate play, and compete for the number of perfects! Whoever gets the most
perfect scores will become the Master Capture King.
First, develop your own strategy during the preview!
It's PLAYER 1's challenge!
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Next, it's PLAYER 2's challenge! They have the advantage because PLAYER 1's method has been seen!
The total score comes from each screen.
When the challenge is over, who will become the Capture King!?
One Point Advice
Further improve your skills by having showdowns with your friends!
The duel showdown plays fairly and squarely. Naturally, the order of turns is also fair. After PLAYER 1 has failed and PLAYER 2 has cleared, the order will
then be reversed.
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Stage Introductions
LEVEL 1＆２
Normal Stadium
An indoor arena with Bombermen spectating. Learn the basic controls and explosion patterns here!
LEVEL 3＆４
Forest Stadium
A forest stage with cute animals watching over. But don't be unprepared. Tree stumps will block your B-Dama's path.
LEVEL 5＆６
Beach Stadium
Fire B-Damas at this summer beach! The courses of bombs have become quite complex.
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LEVEL 7＆８
Space Stadium
Finally, we're out in space! Advanced traps will test your technique. Be careful, mediocrity will only lead to failure!
LEVEL 9＆１０
JBA Stadium
The greatest degree of difficulty awaits in the highest stage. You have one last step! Boasting your technique, carry on to the B-Dama top!
One Point Advice
The Number of Perfects Determines Your Ranking
Aim for Perfects on Level 1 to practice your method!
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My B-Daman Editor
You can make your own B-Daman on this screen. Choose the color of its body, hands and feet, and its facial expression, then fight together with your friends
using your own original B-Daman!
How to make My B
First, select my B-Daman in Edit Mode.
Select the color of my B-Daman's body with the cross key, decide with the A Button.
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Similarly, select the color of my B-Daman's hands and feet, and decide with the A Button.
Choose a facial expression. Between the body, hands and feet, and face, you can make 1,176 different B-Daman patterns.
Finally, decide if this is good. If you want to start over, you can make it again if you choose No.
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Stage Editor
You can edit and play original stages! You can save up to 3 fields, and playing with 2 people is OK. Invite your friends to your self-made battlefield!
Switch Page
Move with the left and right keys
The left and right cross keys will loop through original stages 01-03.
Menu Options
L/R Buttons select
A Button decides
You can select:
"Field Editor"
"1P Play"
"1P vs 2P Play"
"EXIT"
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Bomb Arrangement
Cross Keys moves
A Button places
B Button removes (Please move the cursor to the position of placement)
Place large, medium, and small bombs of fast, normal, and slow speeds to create an original stage. You can place up to 8 bombs.
You can save 01-03 original stages.
One Point Advice
Make a variety of original stages, and skillfully compete with your friends!
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Ranking
When you enter the best 5 in Normal Mode, your results will be recorded here. The certificate from the Master Capture King shows the B-Daman and level of the
player. Let's push for the glorious goal of Master Capture King!
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Options
BGM in the game, number of tries, preview screen on and off, and environment settings of the game. Switch each item with the left and right cross keys, and
cancel with the B Button.
●Preview ON/OFF
Decide whether or not to see the preview screen before trying.
●Number of Tries 1/2/3
Choose between 1, 2, or 3 tries.
●Sound Stereo/Monaural
Choose stereo or monaural for the BGM sound.
●BGM
Choose BGM from the game. Use the A Button to listen.
●SE
Choose sound effects from the game. Use the A Button to listen.
●ALL CLEAR
Erase all save data with the A Button.
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Battle Mode
Compete with up to 4 people!
You can play battle dodgeball with B-Damans in this special mode. You can only play JBA Dodgeball in this game!
Furthermore, in this mode, you can rapid-fire 2 B-Damas. Keep watch of your opponents and try to crush your rivals! Up to 4 people can play. Of course, it's
also OK to choose computer opponents to play against.
●Score Display Screen
●Time Display
Shows the remaining time of the battle.
●Score Display
Shows each B-Daman's score. Increases by 1 point when an opponent is hit, and decreases by 1 point when you are hit.
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How to Play （Basic Mode）
START Button
Use to choose the mode and pause.
Cross Keys
Use to move the B-Daman up, down, left, and right.
A・B・X・Y Buttons
Fire a B-Dama.
●B-Daman Movement
Move each B-Daman in the direction of the cross key.
●B-Dama Firing
Fire a B-Dama in the direction that you want.
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Starting the Game
Setting the Number of Players
Choose the player settings. Choose human (MAN) or computer (COM).
Rule Decisions
Choose the match rules. Please choose the number of matches, time, presence of Custom Parts, and presence of Skull Mode.
COM Power Level
If you'd like to play against the computer (COM), choose the power level of the computer (COM).
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Character Selection
Choose your B-Daman. Of course, you can choose My B-Damans that you have saved.
Game Start
Game Start! Rapidly hit your 3 opponents with B-Damas!
One Point Advice
Keep calm, watch your surroundings, and pound away!
Pound away on the other B-Damans within the set amount of time!! The person who hits with the most B-Damas wins!! However, don't forget to dodge enemy B-
Damas.
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About Custom Parts!?
When Custom Parts are turned "ON", power-up parts appear during the 2nd match. If you win, you can try to win the Roulette. There are 3 types of parts, as
shown below. If you are hit with another player's B-Dama, they will steal your parts.
B-Da Blade
B-Daman's movement speed up!
Giant Bomb
You can use giant B-Damas. Their explosions are larger.
Power Wing
B-Dama speed up.
A ☆ will follow you when you have Custom Parts equipped.
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One Point Advice
Until the battle begins, you might not know the effect of the part that appeared. Perhaps.... there is a chance of failure?
About Skulls!?
When Skull Mode is "ON", Skull Panels will appear. A B-Daman who touches one will become sick. There are 3 types of diseases. In order to be cured, hit
another B-Daman with a B-Dama to infect them.
A B-Daman suffering from a disease will flash.
Reverse Disease
The up, down, left, and right cross keys will be reversed.
Slow Disease
The speed of B-Damas will be slower.
Slow-Footed Disease
Movement will be slower.
NOTE: I'm not sure how exactly to tighten the term "しめ打ち", which refers to gripping a B-Daman in such a way as to aim it, so I just translate it as "tighten".
Hey plasm, great work as always! Gotta say I'm really looking forward to seeing even raw scans of Panic Bomber 1's manual. Always been so curious about that game, especially the final boss "The Scientist".
EDIT: Hold up, have you actually had time to translate the Panic Bomber W manual? I have the scans you did, and am really curious about the character bios in particular...
I haven't yet scanned in that manual... I'll try to get that done soonish.
I've got pages 3-11 translated of the "Super Bomberman - Panic Bomber W" manual, but I forgot about it and it's left unfinished. I'll try to get around to doing that soon. I've always got so much to do, and I'm only one person...
Super Bomberman - Panic Bomber W Manual Translation
Oh, yeah. I forgot to mention. If you were wondering about the character bios, pretty much everything should have been on those characters' pages on the Wiki already... I took a look at them a year or so ago. Though, I might have made some mistakes back then. Anyway, here are my translation and transcription of the manual. Please feel free to double check my work.
1 Panic Bomber W Story ------------------- 4
2 Controls (Manga) ----------------------- 6
3 How to Play Story Mode ----------------- 10
4 How to Play Everyone Bobaru! Mode ------ 11
5 Continue & Password ・ Option Mode ------ 12
6 How to Play Skull Mode ----------------- 13
7 Winning Strategy Instructions (Manga) -- 14
8 Item Introductions --------------------- 18
9 Going Beyond With Super Techniques! ---- 19
10 Character Introductions ---------------- 20
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1 Panic Bomber W Story
(PANEL 1)
When the battle with the Fiendish Bomber 5 had ended, Bomberman was spending some time in peace on an island in the south when some unbelievable news arrived.
(PANEL 2)
The Bombermen of 5 countries are on a rampage!!
(PANEL 3)
BOMBERMAN: How could they be so foolish?!
I must confirm this for myself! (TN: Thanks to Razon for clarifying this part)
(PANEL 4)
!
RASTA BOMBER: Bomberman! I won't let you interfere!
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(PANEL 1)
SFX: BOM!
(PANEL 2)
RASTA: Fuuu... My sanity returns...
(PANEL 3)
RASTA: I don't know who was controlling me, but surely they've been working on that Metal rascal as well.
(PANEL 4)
ENGLAND
Go to discover the truth behind this incident!
FIGHT!
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2 Controls
How to Play the Game
L Button Select Button Y Button R Button X Button
Cross Buttons Start Button B Button A Button
Cross Buttons
Move the Bombermen left and right with the left and right keys, make them fall faster with the down key. Use them to move the cursor on select screens.
A Button
Rotate the Bombermen right. Use it to select options of select screens.
B Button
Rotate the Bombermen left. Use it to cancel options of select screens.
X Button
Rotate the Bombermen right.
Y Button
Rotate the Bombermen left.
Start Button
Use it to start the game, pause.
L・R・Select Buttons
These are not used in this game.
※Also, you can change the function of each button in Option Mode.
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Panic Bomber W
How to Play Instructional Volume
(PANEL 1)
Bombermen grouped in an L-shape drop from the top, rotate them or move them left or right and pile them up.
(PANEL 2)
If you match 3 or more of the same color vertically, horizontally, or diagonally......
(PANEL 3)
They disappear!
SFX: Pa
(PANEL 4)
Unlit Bombs appear at the bottom according to the number of Bombermen that disappear.
SFX: Shamon
(PANEL 5)
Sometimes a Lit Bomb will drop; when it is placed, it ignites....
(PANEL 6)
HUGE EXPLOSION
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(PANEL 1)
After the explosion, Burned Bombers are sent to the opponent, according to the number of bomb explosions.
(PANEL 2)
When Bombermen piled up to the upper chute, the game is over.
(PANEL 3)
Also, in Skull Mode, Blocks appear instead of Burned Bombers.
When they're hit, items may come out!
(PANEL 4)
In the game, as you remove Bombermen, the Big Bomb Meter goes UP.
(PANEL 5)
When the meter is filled up, a Big Bomb appears.
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(PANEL 1)
With a single attack, the tables have turned!
A great number of Bombermen are blasted off of the screen.
SFX: BOM
(PANEL 2)
The firepower of bombs gradually goes UP throughout the game. Firepower will go UP if you clear chains quickly.
(PANEL 3)
The Big Bomb Meter will also go UP faster if you clear larger chains of Unlit Bombs.
BOMBERMAN: Once you know how to play, let's try to clear all stages!
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3 How to Play Story Mode
Save the World Bombers!
Compete with computer characters as you go through the story in this mode. Choose the "Story Mode" option on the select screen to start the game. Compete with enemy characters and puzzles, defeat each enemy character in order to advance. A boss will appear at the end of each round. You can use Skull Items in this battle (You can also choose to battle with the Normal Mode option - P12). Also, some characters may intrude along the way.
Story Mode Screen View
Firepower display Enemy character you're currently fighting Big Bomb growth window
1P screen Enemy screen
1P Big Bomb Meter Enemy Big Bomb Meter
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4 How to Play Everyone Bobaru! Mode
Play with both friends and the computer in this battle mode. Choose "Everyone Bobaru!" on the select screen, then select "2P Bobaru!", "3P" or "4P Bobaru!"
(UPPER RIGHT CAPTION)
First, choose how many people.
(LOWER RIGHT CAPTION)
Set the level from 1(easy)~5(difficult).
※This sets the computer from 1(weak)~5(strong).
[2P Bobaru!]
Set the 5 grade level handicap, Skull/Normal Mode, and start the game. The first to win twice will win.
[3P~4P Bobaru!]
Up to 4 people can compete in this mode. Choose human or computer for each game pad, handicap, set match number, Skull/Normal Mode, and start the game. However, you need the Multi-Tap (sold separately) in order to play with at 3 people or more.
"Everyone Bobaru!" Mode (3P Play 4P Play) Screen View
3P Screen Big Bomb Meter 4P Screen
Player Display Fire Strength
※The "2P Bobaru!" screen layout is basically the same as it is in Story Mode.
If you are defeated in Story Mode, you will get the Continue screen. Press the A Button or Start Button before the count reaches 0 to resume play. A 4-digit password will be displayed when you defeat the boss of each round. If you quit the game, enter the password when beginning Story Mode to resume play.
（UPPER RIGHT CAPTION）
Game over when the count is 0.
（MIDDLE RIGHT CAPTION）
The password is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
（LOWER RIGHT CAPTION)
You can input to continue at the restore point.
Option Mode
You may freely change the settings of the game in this mode. Use the select screen.
LEVEL
You can choose the difficulty of Story Mode, with 5 levels from [EASIEST] up to [HARDEST].
SOUND
You can select monaural or stereo.
BOSS BATTLE
You can choose whether battles with boss characters will be Normal Mode or Skull Mode.
CONTROLLER
You can change the control buttons on the controller.
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6 How to Play Skull Mode
Items Scatter About in Battle!
Various items appear when you play this mode. In this mode, Blocks appear instead of Burned Bombers. When a Block is hit by an explosion, a randomly selected item will be sent to the opponent's field. Most of the items interfere with play, but some that provide an advantage in play also appear.
Examples of Skull Items
For a certain amount of time, the left and right directional key controls become reversed.
The next object to fall from the opening will be a Big Bomb.
Unlit Bombs on screen become Stones.
For a certain amount of time, bomb firepower will return to the minimum level.
All Red Bombers on screen will change to White Bombers.
(PANEL 2)
In Panic Bomber, sending many Burned Bombers to the opponent is the key to victory!!
(PANEL 3)
For that reason, of course, make many Unlit Bombs appear..
In order to make the Big Bomb meter and the firepower meter go UP,
Make a big chain!
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（PANEL 1)
The 2 types of basic chains are the "Extended Vertical" and "Extended Horizontal".
In the figure, after the (1)'s disappear, the (2)'s will disappear in a row. This is the "Extended Vertical".
（PANEL 2)
Next, an example of "Extended Horizontal".
Like the vertical, after the (1)'s have disappeared, the (2) Bombermen will slide into alignment.
（PANEL 3)
By adding 1 more to a pattern of 2 chains, 3 chains can be easily made.
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(PANEL 1)
Of course, you can also make chains in diagonally-aligned patterns.
(PANEL 2)
By combining "Extended Vertical" and "Extended Horizontal" patterns, you can make countless chains!
※For reference, this screen shows 4 chains.
(PANEL 3)
In order to make good chains, it is important to read ahead and check the Bomberman Block that will fall next.
(PANEL 4)
However, be aware that by focusing too much on chains and overloading on Bombermen, there is a risk of self-destruction.
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(PANEL 1)
Also, be careful because it is easy to get a Game Over by "Mohawk Loading" - gathering up a pile of Bombermen in the center.
(PANEL 2)
In boss battles using the Skull item, any item may come out; deal with it calmly and don't panic, and you will always have a chance of winning.
(PANEL 3)
Clear chains, collect bombs, send a bunch of Burned Bombers to the opponent, and victory is close at hand!!
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8 Item Introductions
Bomberman - They disappear with 3 or more of the same color line up. There are 5 colors in total. They are not destroyed when hit by bomb blasts.
Burned Bomber - They appear on the opponent's side of the screen when a lot of Unlit Bombs blow up. They can be destroyed with bomb blasts.
Unlit Bomb - A bomb that does not explode on its own. They appear at the bottom of the screen when Bombermen are cleared.
Lit Bomb - This bomb falls down, exploding with a bomb blast stretching out to the firepower level when it lands.
Big Bomb - When the meter is full, this helpful and reassuring item falls and wipes out the top of the screen.
Block - Appears instead of Burned Bombers in Skull Mode. When hit with a bomb blast, an item with appear.
Stone - Only appears in Skull Mode. Bomb blasts won't pass through it, but Big Bombs can destroy it.
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9 Going Beyond With Super Techniques!
Go for it!! Super Technique of 5 or more chains.
For example, when you make 5 or more chains, a largeamount of Lit Bombs appear and make a huge explosion. Furthermore, when you make 6 or more chains, you can see various attactions! According to rumor, a Golden Bomber may even appear!? Come on, buddy, how many attractions can you see?
(UPPER RIGHT CAPTION)
Lit Bombs come up from the bottom!
Can you see the Golden Bomber, buddy!
2 Types of Status Up!
There are 2 types of Status Up in the game. The first one is that the bomb blast range can be extended by "Firepower Up". The other one is that the speed of falling objects will increase by "Level Up". Pay attention, because each goes up separately!
(CAPTION UPPER RIGHT)
The background changes along with the Status Up in Story Mode.
(CAPTION LOWER RIGHT)
Take great pains when accumulating bombs to avoid "Fire Reaching".
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10 Character Introductions
Bomberman
Continuing to fight for world peace, the bomb man of justice. To find out why his friends, the "World Bombers", are violently rampaging about, he must fly around the world. You control him!
Rasta Bomber : From Jamaica
Never without his sunglasses and maracas, he deeply loves sunshine and reggae.
BGM Reggae.
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Metal Bomber : From Great Britain
A radical Bomberman dressed in studded leather clothing. His favorite things are hard music and the subway at night. He's on bad terms with Rasta Bomber.
BGM Thrash Metal.
Bomb Gunman : From America
The cool, nihilistic nice guy. He's a quick draw at 0.2 seconds, with skill unknown to anyone else in Texas.
BGM Western.
Animal Bomber : From Kenya
A Bomberman full of wildness, dancing on the earth, living under the sky with animals. He is unforgiving toward those who pollute nature.
BGM African.
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Karaoke Bomber : From Japan.
With his hot fighting spirit kept secret, this Bomberman sings Enka enthusiastically. No matter how long he goes on, he sings skillfully with no trouble.
BGM Enka.
Pretty Bomber : Origin Unknown
Survivor of the Fiendish Bomber 5. She intrudes in the middle of the game to avenge her comrades.
BGM Flamenco.
Shadow Bomber : Origin Unknown
This mysterious being watches Bomberman from the shadows. Like Pretty Bomber, he intrudes in the middle of the game.
BGM Japanese drum.
Ace, that's just what I was looking for! As for the bits you're not sure about...
スーパーテクニックの向こうに何かが見える！
"There is something beyond Super Techniques"? It's literally saying "something can be seen beyond Super Techniques," but it then proceeds to detail Super Techniques. =|
確かめなくては！！
This is very odd, seems to mean "There's no confirmation!!" or even an interrupted "I can't be sure without--!!" Maybe implying he needs to confirm what he's seeing with his own eyes? That's a common idea.
みんなでボバる！モードの遊び方
It certainly says "How to play Everyone Bobaru! Mode" but I've no flippin' idea what Bobaru means. Since the "ru" is hiragana we can essentially discard it, but the katakana "boba" still seems to mean nothing on its own. It's not even an onomatopoeia afaik. What is Bobaru Mode, exactly?
There is a Japanese brand of baby carriers called "Boba Wrap". Bubble tea's Taiwanese name "boba" is also used in Japan... Is it a mode where you carry babies and drink tea?
Hahah, good to know that I'm not alone in my guesses regarding those passages.
Now that I think about it, maybe the title of part 9 is referring how, by making bigger and better chains, you can see more "attractions".
"Everyone Bobaru!" Mode is the name of the Battle Mode of the game, in which 2-4 players can compete against each other. I have no idea why it's not just called "Battle Mode" as it is in most other Bomberman games... I struggled with that until I finally just gave up and transliterated it, hahahah.
Soooooo I don't suppose that anyone was ever to able get/do scans of either the Super Bomberman 5 manual or the guide? As far as I can tell skimming through this (amazing) thread, the one site that used to have scans is now 404'd and while someone does appear to own the guide and is using it for the wiki, they have not (as far as I can tell) scanned it.
Also, as a favor to someone, me and Bomber D. Rufi are doing (half-assed) scanslations of the enemy names and blurbs from the Bomberman Hero guidebook. Here's the ones for Bomber Star.
If I were in charge of localization, I would totally adapt "Katanaabasu" as "Twitchblade."
Last edited by Sora G. Silverwind on Thu Apr 09, 2015 1:48 am
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