Bomberman 64, known in Japan as Baku Bomberman (爆ボンバーマン), is a 1997 action-maze video game developed by Hudson Soft and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64. It is the sixth main installment in the Bomberman series and the first game to be released on a home console. The game features a single-player story mode and a four-player battle mode. In the story mode, the player takes control of Bomberman and must fight against the evil forces of the Hige-Hige Bandits, who are led by the nefarious Mujoe. The player must battle through five worlds and defeat each of the Hige-Hige Bandits' commanders in order to progress. Along the way, Bomberman must collect power-ups, such as bombs and bombs with special abilities, to help him in his quest. In the four-player battle mode, up to four players can compete against each other in a variety of arenas. Players must fight against each other to be the last one standing. The game also features a variety of power-ups, such as bombs and bombs with special abilities, which can be used to gain an advantage over the other players. Bomberman 64 is an enjoyable game for fans of the series, as well as newcomers. It features a variety of levels and battles, as well as a number of power-ups and items to collect. The game also features a four-player battle mode, which makes it great for parties and gatherings.