Description

Bubble Bobble is the story of two humans, Bub and Bob who wander into the mysterious cave of monsters and magically turn into dinosaurs. The only way to transform back is to reach the end of the cave...

Bubble Bobble is a platform game, with each level being a single screen. The enemies must be cleared from a level to go to the next one. With one player controlling Bub and the other controlling Bob, the player can jump and collect items for points (such as fruit). The real power Bub and Bob have however is the ability to blow bubbles. These bubbles can be as platforms to leap on, or to trap enemies. Enemies trapped in a bubble must be popped by jumping into them, wherein they'll turn to fruit. Additionally, power-ups sometimes float by in bubbles. They include lightning, which flies out horizontally at enemies, and water, which drags the player and enemies straight down flowing over platforms. Taking too long to complete any level will summon Baron Von Blubba, who will float around the screen trying to destroy the player.

Alternate Titles

  • "泡泡龍" -- Chinese title (traditional)
  • "Final Bubble Bobble" -- Japanese SMS title
  • "Dragon Maze" -- Brazilian title

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User Reviews

Such a GREAT little game! SEGA Master System okos ember (17)
One of my fav's! NES OverRide (10)
One of my favorite games and a truly excellent aracde conversion. DOS Tomer Gabel Bronze Star Contributing Member (4476)
Is a game with cute dragons really that cool? Oh yes it is NES ARProductions2009 (32)
Help two little dinosaurs get their ladies back DOS Black Wolf (37232)
Burstin' lotsa bubbles and lookin' damn good doin' it! DOS Satoshi Kunsai (1852)
My favourite game of all time! DOS Matthew Bailey (1169)

The Press Says

ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) Commodore 64 Oct, 1987 958 out of 1000 96
The Games Machine (UK) Commodore 64 Oct, 1987 93 out of 100 93
Hardcore Gaming 101 NES 2000 9 out of 10 90
Commodore User Commodore 64 Sep, 1987 8 out of 10 80
GameSpot Wii Dec 18, 2007 8 out of 10 80
Electronic Gaming Monthly (EGM) Game Gear Sep, 1994 7.75 out of 10 78
Official Nintendo Magazine Wii Jan 10, 2008 70 out of 100 70
Video Games SEGA Master System Mar, 1991 68 out of 100 68
ASM (Aktueller Software Markt) ZX Spectrum Nov, 1987 7 out of 12 58
GameCola.net NES Dec, 2008 3.8 out of 10 38

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Trivia

Bubble Bobble was voted #7 in the "Top 25 Platformers of All Time" poll in Retro Gamer Magazine (Issue 37).


This entry was contributed by Quapil Bronze Star Contributing Member (4782), NGC 5194 (17444), Kartanym Bronze Star Contributing Member (9909), Martin Smith (64035), gamewarrior (5122), Servo (51671), bubandbob (17), Black Wolf (37232) and Big John WV (23426)
 

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