A great Master System port of the Taito arcade classic. Bub and Bob are as adorable as ever and 100 levels keep things fresh. Co-op is the way to go for maximum enjoyment.
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Category
Platformer2 players3+
Co-op
Description
Action game featuring Bubby and Bobby trapping enemies in bubbles and throwing them to eliminate them in towers. Published by Taito, released in Japan in 1993. Bubby in side-scrolling view trapping enemies in colorful bubbles. Master System port of Taito's Bubble Bobble classic.
Final Bubble Bobble review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Trapping enemies in bubbles then popping them with a hop: the move is adorable, addictive and surprisingly tactical. With two players, co-op quickly turns to laughter, especially when the bonuses rain down. This 8-bit adaptation keeps all the charm of the Taito classic and stays a bright pleasure to nibble without the slightest fatigue.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Trapping enemies in a bubble then bursting it to harvest fruit sets up a two-player rhythm of fearsome simplicity. Each cleared screen opens the next, bonuses rain down, and you happily restart for 'just one more level', especially in co-op. This bootleg version lacks polish, but the original loop keeps all its pull.
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,13 MB📅16/12/1988
Published by Taito
Final Bubble Bobble (Master System) price, value & rarity
Is Final Bubble Bobble still worth playing in 2026?
A port of the Taito classic, Bubble Bobble moves the little dragons Bub and Bob who trap their enemies in bubbles before popping them, level after level. The brilliant concept, perfect in two player co-op, keeps an intact readability and joviality, carried by a catchy tune. The 8 bit conversion loses a little finesse against the arcade but restores the essentials. For a retro arcade platforming fan or a player after convivial co-op, the title keeps an immediate pleasure and a timeless charm.
