![]() The game is generous with its extra lives for a reason. Some of the toughest enemies inhabit this space and I found myself making suicide runs to complete these stages. The Castle of Fire is a true test of how much you have mastered the mechanics. The time limit is strict here making for a harrowing time. Shining Lake complicates its layouts by placing enemies in precarious positions. Boomtown introduces large mechanical enemies like Snagger and Twizzer, wind currents that affect gravity, and giant fans that can help or hinder your progress. The initial giant tower is the closest to the original game. The four themed worlds each have their own unique environmental hazards. Rather than a simple collection of platforms there is a greater variety in set pieces. The level design has seen a drastic shift for the better. The visual overhaul is more than just for show. Like most of their other late Nintendo titles Bubble Bobble 2 shows their mastery of the hardware. The game stretches the NES color palette to the limit to appear vibrant and it works beautifully. The plain black backgrounds have given way to gorgeous environments like forests, castles, and what could pass for the Bubble Bobble version of Hell. and Joe and Mac 3 every ten rounds the backgrounds change. Taking a cue from similar games like Snow Bros. There are bigger mechanical enemies that occupy large portions of the level that are impressive as well. All of the sprites are larger and more detailed with more frames of animation. With these mechanics the game feels more complete.Īlthough Bubble Bobble Part 2 did not release in the arcade Taito has still given the game a major visual overhaul. The bubble blast (my personal name for it) helps defeat the stronger enemies that require a multitude of hits to destroy, saving you precious time. The game works around this at times by placing spikes and other hazards in your path but it is still insanely cool. For those that had trouble performing the bubble bounce this is a god send. ![]() Once full you can float or unleash a torrent of bubbles in one shot. New to this game is the ability to take a deep breath and inflate. There were small nuances such as bouncing as bubbles but that was as complex as it got. Bub and Bob blow bubbles to trap enemies at which point a head butt or simply running into it will send them flying. Mechanically little has changed from the original. But time did not dull its gameplay making this another great reason to dust off the NES. Bubble Bobble Part 2 was five years removed from the first game. One of the last games I expected to get a sequel was Bubble Bobble. Games like Mega Man 6 and Kirby’s Adventure were true greats as well as unexpected hits like Mighty Final Fight. While it is usually sad to see console die at least it went out with its head held high. ![]() While we enjoyed many a classic with the little grey box it was only a matter of time before it would walk into the sunset. The NES enjoyed a longer life than almost every system on the market save the PlayStation 2. Publisher: Taito Release: 08/93 Genre: Action
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