In most Neo Geo AES games, you are given exactly 4 Credits to try and beat the game, and you cannot change this. For example, you have unlimited Credits (although you don’t need to ‘insert coins’ by pressing Select – the game appears to be set to ‘Free Play’). Setup on the AES: Perhaps because Neo Bomberman was not originally intended to be played on an AES home console, it retains some of its MVS ‘arcade’ settings when you turn it on. Neo Bomberman is one of the few games in the Neo Geo library that does not allow ‘saving’ of any kind. Neo Geo Memory Card: The Neo Geo memory card does NOT function with Neo Bomberman in any capacity. Players: 1 or 2, either co-op or competitive
The Neo Bomberman AES cartridge used for this review is a professional conversion, meaning the boards from an MVS arcade cartridge were put into an AES cartridge. Today, however, Neo Geo MVS arcade cartridges can be converted into AES cartridges, making it possible to play these games on the home console Neo Geo. Despite being released for the MVS, Neo Bomberman was one of several Neo Geo games that did not receive a release for the AES home console. Quick History: Neo Bomberman was released for the Neo Geo MVS (arcade cabinet) in 1997. Note 2: This game was played on a Neo Geo AES that was modified to output in component video (red, green, blue). Note 1: Like Neo Geo games? Check out my reviews of Football Frenzy, Cyber-Lip, Dunk Dream, Flying Power Disc, Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad, Stakes Winner, and Super Dodge Ball, Neo Bomberman was an MVS arcade exclusive game in 1997, but today, can be converted into an AES home console cartridge.