description Rainbow Islands Overview
Rainbow Islands is a 1987 Taito arcade platform game designed by Fukio Mitsuji. As the sequel to Bubble Bobble, it features characters Bubby and Bobby who can conjure rainbows that serve as both platforms and weapons. Players navigate through seven worlds, each with four stages, collecting colored diamonds while defeating enemies. The game was later ported to multiple home systems and is remembered for its innovative gameplay mechanics and colorful aesthetic.
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Rainbow Islands ranks #11 of 145 in the Arcade ranking, behind Barcade, ahead of Galloping Ghost Arcade.
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Is Rainbow Islands a sequel to Bubble Bobble?
Yes, Rainbow Islands is the official 1987 sequel to Taito's highly successful arcade hit Bubble Bobble. The game follows the human forms of the original protagonists, Bubby and Bobby.
How do you defeat enemies in Rainbow Islands?
Instead of trapping enemies in bubbles like its predecessor, players conjure solid rainbows that serve as both platforms to climb and weapons. You can defeat enemies by dropping the rainbows onto them or shattering them to project rainbow shards.
How many worlds are in the original Rainbow Islands arcade game?
The arcade game features a total of seven distinct worlds for players to navigate. Each of these worlds contains four individual stages, culminating in a challenging boss fight.
Who designed Rainbow Islands for Taito?
The arcade classic was designed by Fukio Mitsuji and released to arcades in 1987. Mitsuji was also the visionary game designer behind the original Bubble Bobble.
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