Play Bomberman Land Touch! 2 (E) Online

Frantically swiping to defuse bombs between classic arena battles—the touchscreen minigames actually make this Bomberman stand out. Multiplayer’s where it shines, once you stop accidentally blowing yourself up with the stylus.

Developer: Hudson Soft

Genre: Action, Puzzle

Released: 2007

File size: 19.35 MB

Game Overview

Bomberman Land Touch! 2 is one of those DS games that just gets what makes handheld gaming fun. Yeah, you’ve got the classic bomb-dropping chaos—blowing up blocks, dodging fireballs, the usual—but then it throws in these weird little minigames that actually work surprisingly well with the touchscreen. I remember one where you’re frantically swiping to defuse bombs before they explode, and another that’s basically a rhythm game but with, uh, more explosions.

The single-player story mode is silly in that charming Bomberman way (something about saving an amusement park?), but honestly, the real fun is in the multiplayer. Stylus controls take a minute to get used to, but once you do, it’s pure chaos with friends. Just don’t blame me when someone flips the table after getting cornered.

It’s not perfect—some minigames are hit or miss—but there’s enough variety here that you’ll keep coming back between bus rides or lunch breaks. The whole thing has this cheerful, slightly unhinged energy that just fits the DS.