
Graphics Perfectly fitting for such a game, Bomberman Fantasy Race's look is cartoonish, and easily fits under the "Kids" category. Although there are a lack of tracks to dash through, the existing ones are definitely packed with fun-filled action. All with strikingly similar themes to Mario Kart 64, Bomberman Fantasy Race has actually achieved a peculiarly good job of putting together a fun racing game. The courses themselves, consisting of the simple Bomber Circuit, Bomber Coaster Lake, Waca Island Beachside, Bakuzan Ski Course, Star Express, Dyna Mountain, and the Bomber Castle, all offer a surprising amount of entertainment. Although you only start off with two possible "vehicles" with which to race, there's a total of 10 in the end, provided you have enough Bomberman Coins to afford them all. In addition to this, there are six different racers form which to choose, ranging from White Bomberman, the naturally politically correct Black Bomberman, Pretty Bomber, Mach Bomber, Mechbomber, and the obviously creatively-titled villain, Burglar. Plus, you can exchange your ghost with a friend. Ghost Mode: Hand in hand with the Time Attack Mode, you can save your ghost data.You also can save your name, times, and used animal on the Ranking Screen. You are only able to enter courses you have purchased tickets for, however. Time Attack Mode: Race against the clock to top the best times.

One thing you're able to do in this mode that isn't available in the others is wager your Bomberman Coins based on the outcome of the race.

In that case, head over to the Stable and see what available creatures are for sale. Or perhaps you'd rather have a new animal to strap yourself down to. For one, if you're interested in playing at a new track, you can buy a ticket to race in it.

Once you've collected a good stash, you're able to spend it on several different things. The you can play in the bonus round for even more cash! Placing high in the races can earn you loads of Bomberman Coins, used to enter into more races, especially if you come in first. The fact is, since you play the same courses over and over again to reach different goals and against different racers, the short course count doesn't matter too much. If you're expecting a mammoth amount, however, you should put your tail between your legs and scamper off, because Atlus' wacky racer can only brag about having seven courses. Gameplay Although not terribly huge, Bomberman Fantasy Race has several courses that boast enough variety to keep you coming back for awhile. The truth is that in most cases Bomberman titles are more fun to play with than the magazines hidden in your uncle's "No No Drawer." And Bomberman Fantasy Race is no exception to the rule! Sounds Japanese enough for you? Any game featuring curiously colored anime kangaroos and rhinos as your only mode of transportation most likely is, and I'll be damned if that isn't a perfect formula!
