Bomber Friends

About

"Bomber Friends is a fast-paced arcade game with masterful mechanics and amazing graphics, where you place bombs to defeat opponents or monsters in both single-player and multiplayer modes. The single-player campaign includes over 300 levels, quests, dungeon runs, and daily bounty hunts. In multiplayer, compete in online arenas, earn medals, and climb the rankings to be the bomb king."

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,988 reviews

graphics77 positive mentions

monetization1.2k negative mentions

monetization
1,240 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
1%
99%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over mandatory ads after every match, with some ads being unskippable or causing the game to freeze. Additionally, there are complaints about the game's pay-to-win mechanics, where progress and rewards are heavily tied to in-game purchases, further detracting from the overall experience.
- “Before the big overhaul of the monetization, it was an awesome game.”
- “I have been playing this game since it came out and it is amazing. I would recommend buying the battle pass for no ads.”
- “I love it! Best app, great in-game purchases.”
- “The game is good but the ads are unbearable. I can't enjoy the game with so many interruptions.”
- “This game is fun but the amount of inescapable ads are annoying. I always have to reopen the game whenever I get an ad because the ad doesn't play and you can't skip it.”
- “The excessive ads now make this game practically unplayable. I used to enjoy it, but now it's just a constant barrage of advertisements.”
graphics
108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
24%
5%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their quality, cuteness, and overall aesthetic appeal, describing them as "great" and "beautiful." However, some users express dissatisfaction, citing issues like lag, the need for lower graphics settings for less powerful devices, and a desire for improved animations and character designs. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, there are calls for enhancements and optimizations to improve the gaming experience.
- “The game, graphics, gameplay, overall is beautifully 😍.”
- “I love the graphics, features, and etc.! Thanks for the game 😁 and I am only 4 years old!”
- “An amazing game with great graphics and epic gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is stiff and the artwork looks like something I would draw as a doodle on the back of my notebook in elementary.”
- “The game is infested with ads, the graphics are below average, and it's pay to win; honestly, it's not worth the installation.”
- “I will suggest you all that please don't download this game because this game has the worst graphics.”
gameplay
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
37%
5%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its fun and addictive nature reminiscent of traditional Bomberman, while others criticize issues such as poor controls, excessive ads, and a reliance on pay-to-win mechanics. Some players enjoy the multiplayer experience and customization options, but find the gameplay can become repetitive and frustrating due to navigation difficulties and gameplay mechanics breaking down at higher levels. Overall, while there are elements of great gameplay, significant improvements are needed to enhance the overall experience.
- “Gameplay is really good and reminds me a lot of traditional Bomberman.”
- “Fantastic Bomberman-style game with good mechanics and concepts.”
- “Great modern arcade-style gameplay, and a great outlet for your competitive spirit.”
- “I can only attribute that to poor controls and mechanics.”
- “It's next to impossible to navigate and after just a minute or two of gameplay, it starts drifting really bad.”
- “The gameplay is stiff and the artwork looks like something I would draw as a doodle on the back of my notebook in elementary.”
story
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
80%
6%
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating the engaging campaign and various quests, such as the tropical and medieval themes. However, many users express frustration with the difficulty of certain levels, particularly in the robot and winter quests, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the narrative experience. Additionally, technical issues and the presence of ads have negatively impacted players' immersion in the story.
- “As a Bomberman fan, this updated game does the series justice with user-friendly controls, a funny storyline, and awesome family-friendly fun PvP!”
- “Story gets interesting when you play it!”
- “Overall awesome game but after uninstalling and installing back, my progress in the story mode was lost even though I had connected it to the cloud.”
- “Worst game I have ever played; the robot quest levels 29 and 30 are impossible.”
- “The quest level is hard to play.”
humor
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding it entertaining and enjoyable, often leading to laughter during gameplay. However, some users expressed frustration with certain sound effects that detract from the experience. Overall, the game is described as funny, family-friendly, and a great source of casual fun, especially when played with friends.
- “This game is so funny that I can play it every time; please update this game.”
- “As a Bomberman fan, this updated game does the series justice with user-friendly controls, a funny storyline, and awesome family-friendly fun PvP!”
- “It's a very funny and 'destructive' game.”
stability
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous glitches, freezes, and control issues, particularly related to ad interruptions that disrupt gameplay. While some players note a lack of significant bugs, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game suffers from persistent technical problems that detract from the overall experience. Many express frustration over the inability to play smoothly, especially after updates, leading to a negative perception of the game's reliability.
- “Great game but sometimes when I open the app it loads but the screen turns black or it freezes. It's annoying; you guys are a big company and yet you can't even fix that issue, what a shame.”
- “The game is absolutely filled with glitches and bugs that are never ever fixed.”
- “Game freezes with the ads and I can't play against my friends and girlfriend... it used to work before they updated!”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising it as enjoyable and fitting for different levels, while others criticize it as obnoxious and overwhelming, particularly in multiplayer settings. Several users express a desire for the option to switch to older music themes, indicating a nostalgia for previous soundtracks. Overall, the music contributes to the game's atmosphere but may not appeal to everyone due to its loudness and repetitiveness.
- “No lags in multiplayer and the music and the controls are absolutely spot on!”
- “Good music for different levels.”
- “Very nice music!”
- “Don't get this unless you love the obnoxious music and ads.”
- “So it only loads to 30% while loud music plays that you can't turn off.”
- “A cheap Bomberman clone with too many ads and awful background music.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a mix of strong emotions regarding the game, with some feeling heartbroken and frustrated due to challenging levels and technical issues, while others appreciate the competitive aspect that drives them to improve. Overall, the emotional responses range from deep disappointment to a sense of motivation and attachment to the game's competitive nature.
- “That level is already too hard, and when you are alone in the stage with the locked door and no keys, it's heartbreaking.”
- “I loved this game for a long time because it made me feel competitive and it made me feel like I needed to get more upgrades.”
- “It was emotional.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance and lack of lag, while others express frustration over frequent network errors and excessive ads that negatively impact gameplay. Overall, there is a consensus that improvements are needed to enhance the app's performance and user experience.
- “It's the best and never lets me down; it's never laggy and runs smoothly. This is better than Fortnite.”
- “Too many ads badly affect your phone's performance.”
- “Very bad performance; you should make the game better as soon as possible.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable and not overly burdensome, though some express a desire for additional rewards, such as free skins, to enhance their experience as they progress.
- “The grinding in this game feels excessive and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the overall experience.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be frustrating and time-consuming, which detracts from the fun.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players feel that the game's replayability could significantly improve with the addition of basic directional controls, suggesting that current limitations hinder the overall experience.
- “If they just added left, right, up, and down buttons, it would make the game 100 times more playable.”
- “The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to want to replay the game after finishing it.”
- “Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to go back and experience it again.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users express a desire for greater variety in character designs and customization options, indicating that the current offerings may feel limited.
- “I was really disappointed with the lack of depth in character development; it felt like my choices didn't matter at all.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evolve throughout the game, making it hard to connect with them.”
- “I expected more from the character arcs, but they were predictable and uninspired.”