Synopsis
This text refers to the Arcade version of this title.Bubble Bobble is a one or two-player game in which players guide a pair of running, jumping, bubble-shooting dinosaurs around 100 screens of non-scrolling platform action. When a bubble makes contact with a monster, the monster floats upward. To kill the enclosed creature, thereby revealing an item for bonus points, players must pop the bubble. Although a spawn of Chack'n Pop, Bubble Bobble is an original creation. Gameplay is simplistic in design, but nicely balanced, and the graphics are colorfully clean. The music is repetitive, but not a deterrent for gamers looking for a smooth, enjoyable challenge. The game generated numerous sequels and spin-offs, including Rainbow Islands -- The Story Of Bubble Bobble 2 (1987).
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The original Bubble Bobble was released to the arcades in 1986.
Also Available On
| Platform | Publisher | Developer | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple II | Taito America Corp. | 1987 | |
| Arcade | Taito America Corp. | Taito Corporation | 1986 |
| Arcade | Taito America Corp. | Taito Corporation | 1986 |
| Atari ST | Taito America Corp. | NovaLogic, Inc. | 1987 |
| Commodore 64/128 | Taito America Corp. | NovaLogic, Inc. | 1987 |
| Commodore Amiga | Taito America Corp. | NovaLogic, Inc. | 1988 |
| Game Boy | Taito Corporation | 1991 | |
| IBM PC Compatible | Taito America Corp. | NovaLogic, Inc. | 1989 |
| Sega Game Gear | Taito America Corp. | Taito Corporation | 1994 |
| Sega Saturn | Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. | Probe Entertainment Ltd. | 1996 |
| Wii | Taito Corporation | Taito Corporation | 2008 |
