Bomberman Max: Red Challenger is pure old-school chaos on the Game Boy Color. You start off in these tight little mazes, dropping bombs to blow up walls and enemies—simple, right? Then suddenly you’re dodging your own explosions while some weird turtle thing chases you. The controls are snappy, and the pixel art pops with that classic GBC color palette.

What I love is how quickly it escalates. One minute you’re just breaking blocks, the next you’re juggling power-ups like bomb kicks and remote detonators. The AI isn’t messing around either—enemies actually flank you if you’re not careful. And yeah, the music’s got that upbeat, slightly repetitive charm that burrows into your brain.

It’s not the deepest Bomberman game, but for a portable version, it nails the frantic energy of the series. Perfect for short bursts or that “just one more level” trap at 2 AM.