It's upsetting that the single-player adventure contains no incarnation of traditional Bomberman gameplay whatsoever. That's where the multiplayer battle mode comes in, though, and it's easily the best part of the package by a long shot. It consists entirely of old-school Bomberman mechanics, with four available modes to choose from (and one mode that mashes up the rules from every mode randomly with each match). There are also more than 40 different maps to choose from, with the more intriguing ones featuring such gimmicks as seesaws, conveyer belts, and a complete lack of blocks to hide behind. You can play along with three CPU opponents or match up against your friends locally for ad hoc play. Game sharing is supported if your friends don't have their own copies of the game. Unfortunately, online play is nowhere to be found. Furthermore, those who have grown fond of the new mechanics added to 2006's Bomberman for the PSP might find this version somewhat outdated.