A DX edition of the third Bust-A-Move on N64. Bonus stages, freshened visuals and the same simple bubble-matching joy. The content feels lean next to the arcade entry and the whole thing lacks bite, but the formula remains an irresistible guilty pleasure.
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Category
Puzzle2 players3+
Description
Expanded deluxe version of Bust-A-Move 3 for Nintendo 64. Published by Acclaim, released in 1999 in Europe. DX content including additional bonus stages, single-player and 2-player versus modes, enhanced visuals, and the series' always-addictive gameplay formula.
Bust-A-Move 3 DX review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Bust-A-Move 3 DX (Taito) dresses the bubble shooter in an adorable, colorful cartoon aesthetic: chubby dragons Bub and Bob, glossy bubbles in tangy colors and pop backdrops of perfect clarity. The art direction favors playfield clarity and the cheerful energy of the Bubble Bobble license. A crisp, joyful art direction, instantly endearing.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
This edition enriches the formula with new modes and clever traps that spice up the colour hunt. The joy of chaining a perfect cluster and watching the screen clear stays intact, while the versus stokes rivalry. Richer without losing any clarity, this bubble puzzle nicely extends an unbreakable recipe.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Working out the angle, anticipating the bounce off the walls and unleashing an avalanche of bubbles makes up a crystal-clear loop that always calls for "just one more try." The new elements and characters refresh the challenge just enough to make you want to explore it all. Repetition lurks over the long run, but the precision demanded keeps a tenacious grip.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is Bust-A-Move 3 DX still worth playing in 2026?
Bust-A-Move 3 DX is an enriched edition of Taito's bubble puzzler on N64, adding bonus stages and extra content to the tried-and-true colored-bubble shooting formula. The concept stays just as crystal-clear and addictive, and the added levels and modes pleasantly extend the longevity. The conversion uses the machine little and brings no revolution over neighboring entries. For fans of arcade puzzlers and competitive challenge, it is a generous and pleasant iteration, ideal for fans of the series after content.
