{{Short description|2018 video game}} {{About|the video game|the manga|Bomber Girl}} {{Infobox video game | title = Bombergirl | image = Bombergirl.png{{!}}border | alt = | caption = Promotional art | developer = Konami | publisher = | series = ''Bomberman'' | engine = | platforms = Arcade, Microsoft Windows | released = '''Arcade'''{{Video game release|JP|August 30, 2018}}{{ubl|'''Microsoft Windows'''|{{Video game release|JP|December 22, 2021}}}} | genre = MOBA | modes = Multiplayer }}

{{nihongo foot|'''''Bombergirl'''''|ボンバーガール|Bonbāgāru|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) video game developed by Konami and released for Japanese arcades on August 30, 2018. A Microsoft Windows version was released in December 2021, but shifted from its Pay-to-Play subscription model to Free-to-Play in September 2022. It is a spin-off from the ''Bomberman'' series, and is played similarly to previous titles, with characters that are all humanoid girls depicted in a bishoujo moe visual style. Eight players are split into two teams of four, who aim to destroy the other team's base by placing bombs and using character-specific abilities.

==Gameplay== ''Bombergirl'' is played similarly to other ''Bomberman'' games. Two four-player teams play the game at a time and control one of several different characters,<ref name="polygon anime"/> in matches where the goal is to destroy the other team's base. The players can place bombs,<ref name="destructoid waifu wars">{{cite web|url=https://www.destructoid.com/konami-makes-waifu-wars-literal-with-bombergirl-417894.phtml|title=Konami makes waifu wars literal with Bombergirl|first=Nick|last=Valdez|date=2017-02-09|website=Destructoid|publisher=Modern Method|access-date=2017-02-11|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212164145/https://www.destructoid.com/konami-makes-waifu-wars-literal-with-bombergirl-417894.phtml|archive-date=2017-02-12}}</ref> as well as use character-specific abilities;<ref name="polygon anime"/> for instance, Shiro can place several bombs, Momoko can create blocks, Oren can move quickly, and Emera can use ranged attacks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2017/02/10/bombergirl-announced-4v4-co-op-arcade-game-jaepo-2017/|title=Bombergirl Announced As A 4v4 Co-op Arcade Game at JAEPO 2017|author=Sato|date=2017-02-10|website=Siliconera|publisher=Curse|access-date=2017-02-11|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170210135703/http://www.siliconera.com/2017/02/10/bombergirl-announced-4v4-co-op-arcade-game-jaepo-2017/|archive-date=2017-02-10}}</ref> Throughout the match, characters' levels are raised, allowing the player to use special attacks such as a beam sword and a flaming sword. After a match, characters on the losing team are displayed with their clothes burned apart in a comically sexual manner.<ref name="polygon anime">{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/2017/2/10/14571826/bombergirl-arcade-konami-bomberman-anime|title=Konami's going full anime with new Bomberman spinoff Bombergirl|first=Michael|last=McWhertor|date=2017-02-10|website=Polygon|publisher=Vox Media|access-date=2017-02-11|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211115241/http://www.polygon.com/2017/2/10/14571826/bombergirl-arcade-konami-bomberman-anime|archive-date=2017-02-11}}</ref> The game also features various Konami crossover characters among its original cast, such as Grim Aloe from ''Quiz Magic Academy'' and Sephia Belmont, an original character inspired by ''Castlevania''{{'}}s "Belmont" protagonists.

==Development and release== ''Bombergirl'' was developed by Konami. The title was revealed at the Japan Amusement Expo in February 2017 as an arcade-exclusive game,<ref name="polygon anime"/> and was playable at the event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-02-10/konami-announces-bombergirl-co-op-battle-arcade-game/.112073|title=Konami Announces Bombergirl Co-op Battle Arcade Game|date=2017-02-10|website=Anime News Network|access-date=2017-02-11|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211021233/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-02-10/konami-announces-bombergirl-co-op-battle-arcade-game/.112073|archive-date=2017-02-11}}</ref> The developers intended for the new game elements the game introduces to the series to make the game fun to watch in addition to fun to play.<ref name="destructoid waifu wars"/>

A Microsoft Windows version was also developed.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2021/01/bombergirl-coming-to-pc-via-konami-amusement-game-station-service |title=Bombergirl coming to PC via Konami Amusement Game Station service |author=Romano, Sal |date=2021-01-04 |website=Gematsu |access-date=2021-01-05}}</ref> There were two beta tests in January<ref>{{cite web|url=https://p.eagate.573.jp/game/eacbg/bg/index.html |access-date=2021-01-08 |title=Game's main page with announcement about open beta early termination|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108151103/https://p.eagate.573.jp/game/eacbg/bg/index.html |archive-date=2021-01-08}}</ref> and November.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/bombergirl573/status/1454998391990067200 |access-date=2022-02-02 |title=Open Beta Test Announcement}}</ref> The game was released on December 22, 2021, for Konami Amusement Game Station service.<ref>{{cite web |last=Murray |first= Sean|date= 5 January 2021|title=Bombergirl Is Coming To PC Via Konami Game Station And Costs 110 Yen Per Play |url=https://www.thegamer.com/bombergirl-konami-pc-open-beta/ |website= TheGamer |location= |publisher= |access-date= 2 April 2026}}</ref>

==Reception== ''Polygon'' described the game as "horny", similarly to their earlier game ''Otomedius'', a ''Gradius''-like shooting game where the player controls female characters rather than ships.<ref name="polygon anime"/> ''Destructoid'' was positive to the prerelease footage, saying that they hoped it would be released in the West, and that they liked its cute aesthetic.<ref name="destructoid waifu wars"/>

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==External links== * {{Official website|http://p.eagate.573.jp/game/bombergirl/bg/p/index.html}} {{in lang|ja}} * {{Official website|http://p.eagate.573.jp/game/eacbg/bg/index.html}} {{in lang|ja}} {{Bomberman}} {{Konami crossover series}} {{Tokimeki Memorial}} {{TwinBee series}}

Category:2018 video games Category:Arcade video games Category:Windows games Category:Bomberman Category:Multiplayer online battle arena games Category:Japan-exclusive video games Category:Video games developed in Japan Category:Video games featuring female protagonists Category:Video game spinoffs