Bubble Bobble featuring Rainbow Islands
The sequel, Rainbow Islands, is similar in concept to the original, although it's a one player-only game, and you create rainbows instead of bubbles. This time, bubble dragons Bub and Bob must go through seven worlds to discover the true meaning of life (uh-huh). The game's highlight is the rainbow, which has multiple uses. You can shoot a rainbow at an enemy, you can trap it inside, or you can drop a rainbow on it from the air. If a rainbow hits a baddie when fired, it becomes a fruit or powerup. If a rainbow is landed on, the rainbow falls and anything it hits becomes a diamond or powerup. If a rainbow is bounced on, it serves as a platform. The tip of the rainbow is a star, and any hidden item the star touches becomes revealed. A lot of fun to play, although somehow Rainbow Islands doesn't have the same simplistic, elegant charm as its predecessor. Both are very good action/puzzle games that are must-haves for everyone who likes addictive, charming action. I highly recommend the Windows front end file (runnerv1.zip) from Rainbow Islands page at Taito Overclocked website -- it makes the game much easier to play on Windows 95/98 systems.
Average Rating: | 8.63 [310 votes] |
Genre: | Action |
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Developer: | Probe Entertainment |
Publisher: | Acclaim Entertainment |
Year: | 1996 |
Software Copyright: | Taito |
Theme: | Anime |
Multiplayer: | Simultaneous hotseat |
Related Links: | Bub and Bob , Bubble Bobble HQ |
More Info: | Mobygames | The Web |
System Requirements: | Windows 95/98 |
If you like this game, try: | Bumpy's Arcade Fantasy, Mighty Bombjack, Bubble Bobble |
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