Bomberman Planet Peril

Bomberman Planet Peril is a 3D action-adventure platformer game for the Nintendo Switch, developed by Cypher Games and published by Konami. It is the one of the newest titles in the Bomberman series. Much like Bomberman 64 and it's sequel, It implements a different single-player mode by incorporating action and platforming stages instead of arenas in which enemies or other elements must be destroyed.
== Plot ==
Things pick up right where Bomberman 64: The Second Attack! left off with Bomberman managing to return to Planet Bomber with Pommy at his side, He reunites with several of his fellow Bombermen and informs them of his latest adventure. After celebrating the return of Bomberman, Planet Bomber enters an unprecedented era of peace.
A year later, The villainous Ashtaroth and his Bomber Trinity prepare within the Astron Base to launch their hostile takeover of Planet Bomber now that the planet has become vulnerable in it's 'lazy state'. They proceed to launch a surprise attack on Planet Bomber and abduct Pommy in the process. With the threat of the Bomber Trinity looming over the planet, Bomberman and Max both jump into action to put an end to Ashtaroth's schemes. However an familiar Astral Knight who sensed trouble from a far also has joined the battle to defeat Ashtaroth.
At this point, The plot's conclusion unfolds differently depending on if Bomberman and Co. have all of the Neutron Crystals in his possession before facing Ashtaroth at Planet Astro.
=== Normal Ending ===
After his defeat, Ashtaroth manages to escape and the player character quickly leaves before Planet Astro explodes. Although a celebration is held on Planet Bomber in honor of the chosen character, The Astron Base is revealed after the credits and Ashtaroth is shown to already be plotting his revenge scheme unbeknownst to everyone.
=== True Ending ===
Ashtaroth attempts to flee after being bested with the player character quickly chasing him through the exploding Planet Astro as it reveals the Astron Base underneath. With the Neutron Crystals in their possession, The character is able to disable the forcefield surrounding the Astron Base and directly confront Ashtaroth and the Bomber Trinity for the final time ending in their defeat, the rescue of Pommy, and the destruction of all of the artificial planets. A celebration is held on Planet Bomber in honor of the chosen character and the credits soon roll.
An after-credits scene reveals Bagura who, after seeing the failure of the Bomber Trinity, plans to enact his newest plan by resurrecting a powerful force of Bombermen from decades ago.
== Gameplay ==
The gameplay is incredibly similar to that of Bomberman 64 and it's sequel in terms of gameplay with the only notable additions being that the playable characters, with the exception of Max, have been given more hit points.
=== Classic Mode ===
A mode which streamlines the game into the classic Bomberman grid and style to make it more akin to the Super Bomberman games. In this mode, All of the characters are given a single hit point to further emulate the original games and all of the members of the Bomber Trinity are given second forms with the exception of the rematch against Ashtaroth which is instead replaced with a battle against Bagura.
== Multiplayer ==
Multiplayer gives the option of the player being able to play either Adventure Mode or Battle Mode for varying experiences.
=== Adventure Mode ===
In the same vain as Super Bomberman R, The player has the ability to partner up with a second player for the normally single-player campaign. During this mode, Areas are modified to accommodate for the presence of two players and bosses are given additional attacks and more hit points.
=== Battle Mode ===
This mode's particular objective of the game is to defeat other players with bombs and be the last one standing. You can choose a zone to play on. You can choose whether you want the battle grounds to be free-roam, or a box-based system.
Once you die, you turn into a ghost. Ghosts have the ability to take control of other players for a very brief time.
== Characters ==
=== Playable ===
Character 	Description 	Attributes
White Bomberman	The titular plucky hero of the franchise. With Planet Bomber once again in danger due to the threat of Ashtaroth and his Bomber Trinity, Bomberman has set out to stop the villain from accomplishing his goals. 	Bomberman is the most balanced of the playable characters. He possesses average bomb strength and is the easiest for newer players to use. 
Max 	Max is a human cyborg member of Bomber Base's intergalactic police force that hails from Planet Phantorian and is a close friend of Bomberman's. After hearing of the threat that the Bomber Trinity posed on Planet Bomber, Max jumps to action to settle the matter independently.	Max has the fastest movement speed out of the characters and the widest blast spread thanks to his 'Thunder Bombs'. However he lacks the ability to pick up most of the power-ups and, much like classic Bomberman, only possesses a single hit point out of the three. His traits make him best suited for expert Bomberman players.
Regulus 	Regulus is an Astral Knight and the sworn archrival of Bomberman. Returning after the events of Bomberman 64: The Second Attack!, Regulus has temporarily put his rivalry with Bomberman on hold to defeat Ashtaroth and the Bomber Trinity. 	Regulus possesses a unique ability to generate black holes to suck in enemies with his bombs but suffers from his bombs having a longer delay before exploding in addition to not being able to put down as many as Bomberman. However his hovering ability allows him to reach areas that Bomberman cannot. His traits generally make him best for intermediary players.
=== Bosses ===
Character 	Description
Crescent Bomber	Crescent Bomber is the boss of Planet Cynthia and a member of the Bomber Trinity. He was once a loyal Bomberman on Planet Bomber before growing displeased at Bomber Base's lax methods of ensuring peace throughout the galaxy. He joined the Bomber Trinity in hopes of 'fixing' Planet Bomber under the umbrella of Ashtaroth.
Solar Bomber 	Solar Bomber is the boss of Planet Agni and a member of the Bomber Trinity. He formerly served in Bomber Base's intergalactic police force before being discharged due to his destructive temper and his tendency to attack allies. Ashtaroth recruited him into the trinity to give him a chance to take revenge for being cast out.
Eclipse Bomber 	Eclipse Bomber is the boss of Planet Onyx and a member of the Bomber Trinity. He is rather an engimatic indiviual who doesn't appear to hold any grudge against Planet Bomber or Bomberman but was still recruited by Ashtaroth for mysterious reasons.
Ashtaroth 	Ashtaroth is the boss of Planet Astro, leader of the Bomber Trinity, and the main antagonist of Bomberman Planet Peril. He was a top member of Bomber Base's intergalactic police force before betraying his comrades and joining up with Bagura in exchange for even greater power. Now a fugitive, Ashtaroth has banded together fellow outcasts like himself to form the Bomber Trinity in a bid to take over Planet Bomber.
Bagura 	Bagura is the the main antagonist of the Bomberman series and Bomberman's infamous nemesis. Despite this, He is not the primary antagonist of this particular game and serves as a non-canon final boss that can only be fought within the game's Classic Mode.
===Planets===
The Bomber Trinity's headquarters is compromised of several artificial planetoids. These planets are compromised of seven Levels, or 'Areas', each with the seventh Area of a planet housing a boss battle against a member of the Bomber Trinity.
Planet Name 	Planet Description 	Planet Boss
Planet Cynthia	Planet Cynthia is a wilderness planet that lacks it's own sun to give it light. Bomberman and Co. must trek through the eerie forest and cave systems of this planet to reach Crescent Bomber's sanctum. 	Crescent Bomber
Planet Agni 	The harsh burning temperatures of the volcanic Planet Agni make it near inhospitable and a perfect lair for Solar Bomber. Bomberman and his allies will have to brave through the scorching landscape and infiltrate Solar Bomber's factory in order to confront the villain. 	Solar Bomber
Planet Onyx 	Planet Onyx is the penultimate world of the game. Due to it's stormy weather and near endless ocean, Planet Onyx mostly lacks land with the exception of Eclipse Bomber's dark castle. Bomberman, alongside his comrades, must climb this dreary citadel and confront Eclipse Bomber at it's peak. 	Eclipse Bomber
Planet Astro 	Despite being referred to as a 'planet', Planet Astro is a spherical space station that serves as the heart of the Bomber Trinity's headquarters and Ashtaroth's lair. It houses the toughest challenges seen in the game yet and will put the player's skills to the test. 	Ashtaroth
Astaron Base 	If the player has collected all of the secret Neutron Crystals, The true final world of the game will be unlocked to them. The Astaron Base is the inner shell of Planet Astro now exposed after the planet self-destructed. It houses only a single level which is the Final Boss fight with Ashtaroth.	Ashtaroth & The Bomber Trinity
== Trivia ==
* Ashtaroth was originally referred to as "Asteroid Bomber" or "Astro Bomber" to continue the overall space theme before being given a unique name.
* The game is considered an interquel that takes place after the events of Bomberman 64: The Second Attack! and before the events of Bomberman World.
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