description Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2 Overview
Rainbow Islands is a 1987 arcade platformer developed by Taito. It expands upon the original Bubble Bobble’s gameplay with new mechanics including ice blocks and rainbow bubbles. Players control Bub and Bob as they navigate colorful levels filled with enemies seeking to capture them. The game presents a challenging chase experience suitable for players who enjoyed the original's strategic combat and precise platforming skills.
It appeals to fans of classic arcade games and those interested in 1980s Japanese video game design.
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info Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2 Specifications
| Country | Japan |
| Year | 1987 |
help Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2 FAQ
How is Rainbow Islands connected to Bubble Bobble?
Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2 is Taito's 1987 arcade follow-up to Bubble Bobble. Bub and Bob appear in human form, and the gameplay shifts from single-screen bubble trapping to vertical platform climbing.
What do the rainbows do in Rainbow Islands?
Rainbows are both weapons and platforms: players can drop them onto enemies or climb them to reach higher parts of the stage. That mechanic is the central difference from Bubble Bobble's bubble-based play.
Why do players talk about secret endings in Rainbow Islands?
Rainbow Islands has hidden goals tied to collecting diamonds and clearing islands in specific ways. Players who only rush to the top may miss parts of the game's deeper arcade scoring and completion structure.
What platforms did Rainbow Islands appear on after the arcade version?
After the 1987 arcade release, Rainbow Islands was ported to many home systems, including computers and consoles of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Its Amiga and Commodore 64 versions are especially remembered by European players.
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