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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 86 | 60 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 88% | 82 | 161 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 98% | 94 | 7 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 19 reviews sampled · 19 total reviews in window · weighted 10.2 up / 0.2 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (31)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 80
“While other compilations are more robust, Super Bomberman Collection is still a blast with its seven games on offer. The solo gamer in you will have fun in smaller sessions, and grab some friends for a local battle or couch co-op (no online play), and you'll have an even better time.”
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“Super Bomberman Collection showcases some of the very best gameplay that Bomberman has to offer. Between the various games on offer, there are dozens of hours of exciting couch multiplayer battles to be had, demonstrating that it doesn't take the latest and greatest tech for a game to simply be fun to play with others.Though the lack of native online is disappointing, the great gameplay coupled with some robust museum content that honors the legacy of these games makes this one a no brainer-especially given the relatively cheap price. If you're looking for another game you can pull out on game nights with friends, I'd highly suggest you pick this one up.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Super Bomberman Collection is the most complete and confident celebration of Bomberman’s early years to date. It blends preservation with modern polish, offers a wealth of content across seven games, and captures the joyful chaos that made the series iconic. Minor technical quirks and limited online features hold it back slightly, but they do little to diminish the overall achievement. This is Bomberman at its most generous, its most accessible, and its most enduring.”
read full review ↗ - 72
“Super Bomberman Collection is worth playing, especially if you have any emotional connection to the franchise or are curious to experience some of the best maze action games ever made.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“If you have friends or family for local co-op or competitive play, there are a lot of options, stages, and features to explore. While I will continue to bang the drum for thoughtful compilation releases, of which this is definitely one, more online connectivity would have been a great addition to the package. Perhaps best enjoyed in short bursts, Super Bomberman Collection is the best Bomberman release since the Bomberman 64: The Second Attack!.”
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- 85
“Super Bomberman Collection is the definitive way to experience classic Bomberman action and is one of the strongest retro compilations on PS5. Seven games with full regional versions, two Japan-only titles now in English, quality-of-life improvements, and a bonus content suite that celebrates the franchise history all make this a great value.”
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“Super Bomberman Collection is an all-around fantastic bundle of numerous classic Bomberman games. Fans and newcomers alike will find plenty to enjoy in this, and the series' evolution throughout the Super Nintendo era is something to behold. Hopefully, later Bomberman games receive similar treatment, as I’d love to give the 3D-era games a go.”
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“Super Bomberman Collection does a solid job with preservation while still delivering a great party-game package. For R$ 114, you get access to seven games, multiple regional versions, and, most notably, Super Bomberman 4 and 5 in English for the first time. Being able to play multiplayer on modern consoles without needing an adapter solves an obvious limitation of the originals. Boss Rush adds genuine new content, and the gallery with over 200 items is a nice bonus for fans of the franchise's history.”
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“While it lacks multiplayer options and missed adding some core titles from the franchise that would’ve made it the perfect pickup for nostalgic fans, Super Bomberman Collection is still well worth checking out.”
read full review ↗ - 82
“The game Super Bomberman Collection does well because it knows what it's trying to do. This is not an attempt to bring Bomberman up to date or make it new. Instead, it honors, protects, and puts into context a key period in the franchise's history.”
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“The extra content and historical touches are just as impressive. None of it feels tacked on, and every new addition feels like a core part of the overall experience. Konami bringing Super Bomberman back like this is a win, and it’s hard not to be happy about it, even as someone who wasn't very familiar with the series.”
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Patch history
- Update ImplementationAug 20, 2026
- Improvement suggestion for audio levelsFeb 27, 2026
- Support for Steam Remote Play TogetherFeb 13, 2026