A true Game Boy sequel with elemental bubbles (fire, water, electricity). Over a hundred levels, richer mechanics, link-cable multi. The best Bubble Bobble on the system, more inventive than the first game's port. For absolute fans, chain it with Bust-A-Move 2 in the same spirit.
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Category
Platformer2 players3+
Description
Bubble Bobble sequel on Game Boy with new levels and enriched bubble mechanics for Bub and Bob. Published by Taito, released in 1993 in Europe and North America. Bubbles with new elemental effects, over one hundred levels, 2-player mode, and end-of-stage bosses.
Bubble Bobble Part 2 review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
The pair of little dragons returns with more varied scenery and finer-tuned mechanics: the joy of trapping then popping stays intact, the pace a touch brisker. Hunting hidden bonuses and chasing the best chain makes you want to start over. A tender, peppy sequel, perfect in short sessions.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Taking enemies prisoner then bursting the bubbles to harvest bonuses keeps all its obviousness in this portable sequel. The short levels chain together, the power-ups vary the approach and the score pushes you to start over for a better run. A few repeats slow the momentum, but the arcade fun stays intact and ideal for split sessions.
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,07 MB📅01/04/1994
Published by Taito
Bubble Bobble Part 2 (Game Boy) price, value & rarity
The US version of this end-of-life sequel is even harder to find complete, its American cardboard box having weathered poorly on an already thinly distributed title. Far from a simple port, it is the series' peak on the machine, which sustains lasting demand. As a cartridge it remains findable, but the complete NTSC copy in fine condition stands out as the truly coveted collector's object.
Is Bubble Bobble Part 2 still worth playing in 2026?
Bubble Bobble Part 2 extends the adventure of dragons Bub and Bob with new elemental effects for the bubbles, more than a hundred levels and end of stage bosses. The formula stays just as effective and charming, enriched with welcome variety that refreshes the situations. The conversion keeps good readability and a lively rhythm. Without revolutionizing the original concept, this sequel offers a generous dose of retro fun. Worth recommending to fans of the first entry and of friendly arcade platforming after a clever challenge.
