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Bomberman Fantasy Race

1998 video game

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
Text licenseCC BY-SA 4.0
Source revisionSep 13, 2026
Entity authorityQ4940643 ↗
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Bomberman Fantasy Race (working title: Bomberman Fantasy Racing) is a racing video game developed by GraphicResearch Inc., released for PlayStation in Japan by publisher Hudson Soft in 1998, in North America by Atlus USA in 1999, and in Europe by Virgin Interactive in 2000. It is a spin-off of the Bomberman series.

The game was re-released via PlayStation Network for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable on August 26, 2008 in Japan and May 18, 2010 in North America for the PSone Classics series.

In Bomberman Fantasy Race, the player can select six different characters to ride on two different animal types, the Louie or the Tirra, each having unique individual skills. In the single player mode, the player must race against four CPU controlled opponents to reach first place. Creatures are able to dash, jump, and throw bombs. During the race, the player can find random items that can help or hinder their progress. Winning a race provides the player with coins which they can use to buy items, more powerful creatures, and new courses. Other modes include VS. Mode and Time Attack Mode.

Gameplay

Bomberman Fantasy Race is a 3D racing game featuring two single player modes and a two player mode.

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“Bomberman Fantasy Race” enters the record as 1998 video game. Crown Archives preserves that source wording while asking what Bomberman, Fantasy and Race can confirm, complicate or overturn.

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