Electro, known as Bibin (ビビン, Bibin) in Japan, is an enemy in the Bomberman series.
Description[]
Super Bomberman 2[]
In Super Bomberman 2, It appears in the Dark Stage. Electro moves slowly, constantly pursuing the player.
If Electro is lined up horizontally or vertically with the player with and is within a four tile space distance with no obstacles between them, it will stop moving and emit an electric shock in each of the four cardinal directions. Each branch of its' lightning attack covers one whole tile space, and it will harm the player on contact. Electro will continue this attack indefinitely until the player moves out of range or the enemy is harmed or defeated. It will harm the player on collision and takes 2 hits to defeat and yields a score of 200 points.
Super Bomberman 5[]
In Super Bomberman 5, Electro appears in the Zone 2. the enemy differs in that instead of chasing the player, it walks in straight lines and only turns when it collides with a bomb or wall. Its electric spark attack is slightly different. It takes 2 hits to defeat and yields a score of 200 points.
Bomberman Portable[]
In Bomberman Portable, it appears in the Future World. It moves at a decent speed and if the player is in its line, it will stop, emits a spark then shoot a lightning ball in his direction. The ball will detonate any bomb in the line, and harm the player upon contact. Interestingly, The Flame Pass will protect the player from the electric ball. It takes 1 hit to defeat, and yields a score of 1500 points.
Trivia[]
- The name "Bibin" is based on the Japanese word "Bibi" meaning "small" or "insignificant", even though Electro is almost the same height as Bomberman.
- In its enemy info image, Electro is easily angered, depicted by its anger vein.
Gallery[]
References[]
- Super Bomberman 2 U.S. manual, pg. 7
- Super Bomberman 2 Hudson Official Guidebook, pg. 27, 47