I'd have to agree with you there, I was very satisfied with Bomberman 64 but after that it went down the hole. Bomberman should never really have a story line. It should be like the name, sensless bombing and fire and death and all around fun with friends. Yet strategy can be a crucial part. But a story line, I rented the bomberman games after Bomberman 64 and was very saddened to see that they had butchered it even more. I did like Bomberman 64, but only due to the awesome multiplayer and the customizable characters. Otherwise the game was to plot linned. It was simple yet it had a part that said "Think or be killed" I liked that but I would rather have the simpler graphics, its more fun and I like retro. I hated the games after Bomberman 64. And I loved the Ds version. Very satisfied with game play and was happy to beat it. (after accidentally delting my save file once opps.)