Bubble Bobble also featuring Rainbow Islands (Europe)
Sega Saturn
🇬🇧
Reviewed in 1997
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✪ Reviewed on October 24, 2024
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Bubble Bobble and Rainbow Islands classics compilation on Saturn. The charm of the originals is intact and two-player co-op is still genuinely fun. Simple but effective for a retro evening.
Your verdict
Category
Platformer2 players3+
Co-op
Description
Bubble Bobble and Rainbow Islands compilation on Saturn.
Bubble Bobble also featuring Rainbow Islands review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Sparkling and catchy, Taito's music unfurls childlike refrains of an irresistible cheer, from the famous Bubble Bobble theme to the most colourful melodies. Each level sparkles with a joyful tune that matches the game's cartoon charm. This timeless sonic freshness remains one of the most endearing of the arcade.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Two Taito classics on a single disc: trapping enemies in bubbles on one side, creating rainbows to climb on the other. This double dose of colourful charm and two-player co-op multiplies the fun and replay value. Cute, clever and brimming with secrets, these two arcade gems stay a treat to nibble at will.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Blowing a bubble, trapping an enemy inside it and then popping it to harvest fruit and bonuses replays the most contagious co-op formula of the arcades. Clearing one screen instantly calls for the next, and the inclusion of Rainbow Islands doubles the temptation to finish it all. The concept is old, but this two-player momentum and the hunt for secrets keep an immediate hook.
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,05 GB📅31/07/1997
Published by Acclaim
Bubble Bobble also featuring Rainbow Islands (Saturn) price, value & rarity
Is Bubble Bobble also featuring Rainbow Islands still worth playing in 2026?
A compilation from Acclaim, this bundle gathers two Taito classics, Bubble Bobble and Rainbow Islands, in their arcade versions. The first traps enemies in bubbles before popping them, the second climbs towers by creating rainbows, both built for co-op and immediate fun. The fidelity to the cabinets and the timeless charm of these platforming pillars are the whole interest of the package. For a retro arcade platforming fan, a Taito fan or a player after convivial co-op, the title keeps an intact freshness and addiction.
