Bubble Bobble Part 2 (NES) Playthrough - NintendoComplete
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- A playthrough of Taito's 1993 platform-puzzle game for the NES, Bubble Bobble Part 2.
Bubble Bobble wasn't just a game back in the 1980s. It was a phenomenon. You could go into any arcade, no matter how noisy, and always immediately pick out that earworm of a theme song from the din. The addictive, challenging play rightfully made Taito money hand-over-fist, and thanks in no small part to its excellent 1988 NES port, its popularity has endured like few others. I loved it so much that I even had an original Bubble Bobble arcade cabinet in my bedroom when I was in high school. To call me a fan would be an huge understatement.
It was so popular, in fact, that Bubble Bobble had not just one direct sequel, nor even two: there were actually three unique games referred to as Bubble Bobble 2. The first was Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble II (1987). Then there was this video's game, released on the NES and Game Boy in 1993, and finally, the last of the trio, Bubble Symphony (or Bubble Bobble II as it was named in Europe), appeared in arcades in 1994.
I'm actually a bit surprised that Magical Puzzle Popils didn't also get the Bubble Bobble label attached to it, given that both were designed by Taito's utterly genius on-staff game designer MTJ.
Taito really seemed to revel in confusing their fans as much as possible. Is there a true Bubble Bobble 2? Is one version "canon"? Well, if I had to guess, I'd say that Bubble Symphony is the official official sequel, but I have no idea if Taito ever addressed that question. Does anyone know if there is a definitive answer?
Anyways, all three Bubble Bobble 2s were good games, but this NES game (and its slightly different Game Boy port, called Bubble Bobble Jr. in Japan) is probably the most conservative attempt at a follow-up. It's probably a bit too derivative and it doesn't do much to evolve the mechanics of the original, unlike Bubble Symphony.
The gameplay will immediately be familiar to anyone that spent a moment or two with the first game. You blow bubbles to capture enemies and pop the bubbles to remove the encased baddies from the play field. Items regularly appear on every stage, and picking them up can boost your mobility and firepower, grant point bonuses, destroy every enemy on screen, or transport you to one of three minigames. Your dragon buddy has a couple of new moves this time as well: by holding up you can inflate yourself and float, and holding B will allow you to charge up the bubble shot.
It didn't need to reinvent the wheel, but it does feel all a bit too familiar. The mechanics are all sound and the controls are much improved, but the level design is much more mundane this time, and there are fewer stages, no multiple endings, and the simultaneous two-player option has been axed. Ouch.
The game is fun, for sure, but it doesn't really have that timeless quality that Bubble Bobble and Bubble Symphony nailed so expertly. It feels a bit too rote to feel special and a bit too accommodating with the low difficulty level, but overall it is too good to merely write off as a waste of time.
The graphics really stand out, though. I'm surprised I don't see more people praising this game's looks - for an NES game, they're amazing. The characters are big and well-animated, the larger sprites allow Bub and the enemies to show quite a bit of personality, and the use of color is fantastic. It reminds me a lot of Kirby's Adventure in that regard - it doesn't look 16-bit, but the pastel color palettes and the attention to small details make it one of the best looking games to be released on the NES. The sound is alright, but forgettable. The background music is pleasant, but you won't find yourself humming it after the game is over. I did loved that oddly depressing intro theme, though.
Bubble Bobble Part 2 might not do anything to boost the stock of the series, but if you can go into it without too many expectations, you'll probably enjoy it a fair amount.
If you are considering coughing up the $300-$500 asking price for a copy on eBay, let me give you a quick word of advice. Collectors might spend that because it's a rare title, but if you are looking just to play and have fun, don't waste your money. The quality of the game in no way justifies such an inflated price tag. You'd be far better off getting a flashcart and playing it from there, I promise.
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Bubble Bobble Part 2 is in no way the classic that the original was, but it is a fun little game as long as you weren't expecting to go at it co-op with a buddy.
How did you get a bubble bobble arcade cabinet?!
@@Invidente7 My girlfriend bought it for me off of eBay as a Christmas gift :)
*I remember this game I liked his initial song when his girlfriend was kidnapped*
@@NintendoCompletedude it’s Hard
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This game is hugely nostalgic to me. It's the first Bubble Bobble game I've ever played, and the only one I've completed so far. Also, the soundtrack reminds me of all the best moments back in the '90s! Was hoping you'd do it at some point, so... great job, thank you!
I was played this when ı was a kid it was my first adventure...
One of my fav game during childhood!
Oh good I have been searching for this game so long. I could not remember the name but I remember the gameplay. I have finally found it.
Rare and expensive, but fun if you can find it!
Wow, nice, dude! Good to know there are plenty of remaining fans of Bubble Bobble.
I played this one quite a bit when I was younger. I remember the music just as well as the original theme!
Este juego es una obra de arte😸😸😻
I passed up this game for like 30 bucks all the way back in 2003 because I thought that was too expensive.
This game is great! Sometimes, it has some out of place things (Some enemies/bosses, Final red Skull Bro, the final world, there is silence when Hurry Up and Skel Monsta apparition happens), but it is still fun and varied in stage design! This game even feels like I'm playing an old Disney movie.
I have no doubt that you're a big fan of Bubble Bobble, 'cause you're DAMN good at it!
Great job! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Thanks! :)
Expensive game, not as great as the original at all, but still fun. A lot of the secrets were hidden in the first game, this one lacks a lot of the secrets and items one could acquire for bonuses, or powerups in this one (bomb, book of death, lamp that causes lightning bolts to kill enemies, etc..). Yes, have this one in the collection, a friend got it for me over a decade ago.
I have a copy of it too, with a nice box and manual. I figure it'll be a good contribution to the retirement fund if I hold onto it for another twenty years lol.
That ability to inflate yourself and float upwards would have been really useful in the first Bubble Bobble. I can already think of several levels that would have been way easier to deal with. *Cough57Cough*
Вот это игровой навык) Спасибо за такую хорошую вещь)
juego hermoso por fin veo el final 20 años despues gracias
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If you're wondering why the music doesn't last in later stages, it's because there is a sliding difficulty that reduces the time before the ghost appears. So, the better you are without dying, the shorter amount the time you have before the ghost shows up. Getting a Game Over resets that adjustment. (Get those pencils! They're continues!)
這叫泡龍龍全集或新泡泡龍2代😮，難度很高，只能單人，or2人輪流，fc破n遍了😂
Actually this sequel is really great i was searching for it for along time and they have it on a multi game for the ds it’s all Nintendo classics there is a total of 150 classic nes games it was the first time I played since way back in the 90s now i seen it also for sale it’s highly very expensive so definitely bubble bobble nes 1 and 2 are expensive i bought the nes classic multi cart for like between $20 or $30 that was a great price deal compared to the nes cart such amazing game.
I remember seeing this as a kid and being confused as to why they made bubble bobble less colorful
It has more colors than the first NES game, if anything the colors are pastel.
Oh my god, look on your character when they're inflated and the little grabby hands guy in the bonus round at 6:25 were killing me. xD
The beginning theme sounds like killer instinct
But, If they kidnap your girlfriend you really wanna kill that guys,
@@vpls6237 fair enough
My childhood nightmare finally ends
I remember that intro music so well
I see some great features in BB 2 you can now float should have had that in part 1 but BB 2 is great love the music.
Memories
Never knew he was a human.
This game is more like a reboot than a sequel
Memories Memories...
Кто написал интро к игре в самом начале игры? кто композитор? Ответьте ,пожалуйста.
Not trying to be "that guy" but you didnt have an original BB cab because BB never had a dedicated arcade machine.
It was likely just a jamma cab with a BB board in it.
I remember seeing this game at kb toys….WHY DIDN’T DADDY I BUY ITT?!
Ha ha, that intro theme sounds like a Morrissey song!
Can I ask you how did you get an arcade cabinet of the game when you were in High School? lol
No seriously, I am pretty curious.
Also about this game I think is good, a shame that it is other of these 300$ NES games that only the most passional collectors will get.
(I am still considering if save and buy Contra Force and its 300$ CIB tag)
Haha a girlfriend in high school bought it for me as a present off of ebay
Contra Force it's awesome. Its got some major issues, but I love it still. Enough that I have both a really nice copy (looks brand new in the box with all the inserts) to have in the collection and a ratty cart to actually play :) its probably overkill, but oh well. I really enjoy playing it. If you really want to spend money on a *really good* nes game, gunnac is absolutely incredible. Pricey, but it's one of those few games where the game might actually be worth spending the money on.
I remember this game when I was a little boy I played it on my Gameboy advance SP. I’m confused about why the boy is transform into a green dinosaur?
The Final Boss was way to freaky for a Bubble Bobble game. Same for Detana!! Twinbee.
the final final boss stage is the same as the first bubble boblle
I like the I like the theme
How about my hack: Bubble Bobble Part 2 on the Game Boy?
Esse Jogo é tipo "Rainbow Island", e tem uma vantagem, é mais fácil
i like this game but it really looks like some nes rip-off,you know not colorful at all
anyway still a fun game
The colors are quite pastel, very few NES games were quite as colorful as this game.
Gives off Kirby vibes.
Bubble bobble
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This game cost a light $500
Las quita de juegos de MW😌😌
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WHY DOES THIS GAME EXIST?????????
Is this game extremely rare cause I can see people in the chat be like SUPER RARE can please anyone tell if it's really rare or not cause I got it already on my console lol I don't know it's rare cause I am not a 90's kid
Wait is there are ghost character in this game I did not pause my game and just went somewhere when I came back I saw a white smiling cloud looking thing lol it looked like a skull it chased me
It came out late in the NES life cycle, so fewer copies were printed for sales distribution (there's a myth that this was a Blockbuster exclusive, that is a huge lie). Copies that are out there are plentiful, but are very, very expensive. Even the manual can run you over $100.
@@triangleguard2154 The ghost character is basically there to hurry you to finish a level before it touches and kills you. It was also present in Bubble Bubble and it's sequels, the exception Rainbow Islands, where the water would start to rise to drown you if you didn't keep moving. However, the last boss is a giant version of those ghost Skels that act as the games internal timers (everything in the game bonus wise is all tracked by counters, so nothing is random).
The 1 is better
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The visuals are good, but the music is boring.
Looks like you forgot to edit out the name of the replay you're playing back here. Amateur.
why does this look like a bootleg
It isn't, it's an official sequel from Taito.
Cheguei acho da cijcgsgxgdhchgu tu não era nada disso pra vc tbm achei a mesma coisa e muito difícil né ficar em casa mesmo não tem como não ficar com o dinheiro pra ele que não ficar com uma pessoa que eu gosto de falar nada disso disso pra mim ir comigo no final de semana que não ficar com
Such a downgrade from the original
this is a rip off of snow bros lol
Bubble Bobble came out before Snow Bros, might want to do better research next time.
SNOW BROS BROS 1 FUE LANZADO EN 1990
Y BUBBLE BOBBLE 1 FUE LANZADO EN 1986