I really love that you're doing this type of retrospective, but you need to do some more research. As other commenters have already pointed out, there's a LOT of incorrect information in your vid.
I actually grew up on the DOS-version of Bubble Bobble, and on the ancient computer we used it worked just fine, no lag whatsoever. But yeah, the music in that version isn't so hot.
I heard somewhere that in Rainbow Island you play the same main characters as in Bubble Bobble, only reverted back to their original human forms. Also the Atari ST version does have music; it's quite catchy actually.
"A Really rare game called Rainbow Islands - exclusive to PC DOS, Saturn and Playstation 1".
So it never came out on the Arcade, Commodore 64, Mega Drive, Amstrad, ZX Spectrum, NES, Master System, Game Boy, Commodore Amiga, Atari ST, Wonder Swan, Game Boy Color or the FM Towns?
it's pronounced: ZED X Spectrum, and rainbow islands DOES have music, it's red book audio so you can't hear it on an emulator.
Bubble Bobble was also ported to the Japanese only PC FM Towns Marty, it's a mighty fine version of Bubble Bobble with the ability to play as the girls , they must save Bub and Bob. The game still uses midi despite being on CD, but graphically it is darned near close to the arcade version.
You wil really want to watch the bubble bobble video response I posted to this video, I go into great depth about how the cheat codes work for ARCADE version! That's right, the arcade version has cheats u can use on the real hardware!
What I don't like about the GBA version is the screen can't show the whole level, so it has to scroll up and down, and also the "new" version has a weird "scaled" look to it. The pixel art isn't 1:1, and I think it looks ugly as a result.
There's an even RARER NES-only (there's one for the Game Boy, but it's different) sequel called "Bubble Bobble: Part 2", which the cheapest one is currently fetching $48, and some reach up to $150 on good conditions. It's basically Bubble Bobble but revised to use as much of the NES as technically possible, as you have multiple worlds and bosses, and a slight puzzle theme to it, not to mention a far richer color palette and better drawn sprites.
@LuwiigiMaster Part 2 was also ported to the gameboy, I don't know how rare that one is, but it does exist because they have made a rom dump out of it. I've played it a bit and from the screenshots of the nes game, I can tell that the game's mechanics are nearly identical to eachother (between the nes and gameboy versions), as the setting is the same. New to part two however is that some enemies take several hits, you can charge up your bubbles and you can float by charging to full power.
@shadowmanwkp They're similar, but different games deep down. The Game Boy version isn't as pricey as the NES version, as the NES was obsolete when the SNES rolled around, and not many bothered to buy late NES titles.
With the story of Bubble Bobble, Bub and Bob's girlfriends got kidnapped and got turned into dragons and they had to rescue them.
This is the ONLY game I know of that you can finish with 2 players. If you get to the end of the game it throws you back 40-50 stages to get a friend to help you play and finish it.
Also there is a 3rd Bubble Bobble story game called Parasol Stars where you use umbrellas to pickup and throw objects :)
I recently played the series for the first time, when I found a copy for the NES. At first I had no idea what to do, but it is excellent once you figure it out. Great retrospective!
Just got Rainbow Island for the NES a couple weeks ago. Just as fun as Bubble Bobble but they are both classics!...When i get ritch I am gonna get Bubble Bobble 2 on the NES lol...Great Review!
Great review Jason, I wasn't even aware that some of these ports existed for good 'ol Bubble Bobble, though I noticed you did miss one and that was the port to Xbox Live Arcarde, Bubble Bobble Neo. It's a good port, with enhanced visuals and sound and worth the $10 fir a download, at least in my opinion. Great vid though man, keep 'em coming.
Very good comparison you did with the different versions of the game. Would you do a video on the Puzzle Bobble Franchise which I believe is a spin-off of Bubble Bobble?
Rainbow island is my one of my fave games of all time! i had it on master system though...might have been a PAL release only on that system. loved this video jason
Cool review. You need to play Rainbow Islands some more, as it becomes addictive, and yes as others have indicated it was on more platforms than you stated. Keep the enteraining reviews coming :)
Great review! There's also a port made for the iPhone/iPad named Bubble Bobble Double. Also, look for the arcade perfect ports of both Bubble Bobble and Rainbow Islands found on Taito Legends for both Xbox and PS2
That bass is so stanky it needs parachute pants, I miss arcades, dark, dank, smelling of stale cigarette smoke, menthol most of the time, shady characters lurking in the back, spilled soda or slushie stains even though signs clearly marking no beverages, an older guy, lives at home way past it time to move out, There was a sequel to Rainbow Islands called Parasol Stars, It was only Released in North America on the GameBoy
stop it with your smooth radio sell-voice and act real and really review and not try to SELL it, and by the way you missed a N.E.S. and PS2 version from the compilations what
The rainbows sound like the crickets on Final Fantasy 2, just before Edward has to fight the sea hag and prove to himself he's strong enough to continue despite Anna's death.
Great review Mr Heine :D ever figure out what was going on with the DOS port? Perhaps a follow-up video with the Puzzle Bobble (Bust-A-Move) franchise? ;)
I suggest to review the "third"* game on the series: Parasol Stars on the Amiga, Atari ST, PC Engine, Game Boy and NES (most of these versions were only released on Europe).
*There is a long and confusing story about the series of games under the franchise "bubble bobble" as seen on the video Chronologically Confused: Bubble Bobble here on the youtube.
Still very widely played/supported. Jump back in today bud.
My folder is 40+ gigs. All the modders ? BF1942 is so unique for the time, it still shines. You ain't no C0D, you're EVERYTHING ! Pilot boat tank jeeps APCs, it is an endless game, different battle every time !!!!! Cheers.
I remember being in a French hotel with a pretty crappy arcade but then in sed crappy arcade I stumbled upon the original Bubble Bobble arcade machine and spent about 10 euros playing that week lol
1989 was the very early years of PCs. you couldn't really play on a standard pc of the time. a game capable PC would cost a fortune.
routhoula 2 days ago in playlist Shows
Great retrospective :D ....but not really as in depth as i wanted :(
MrMacGrungy 4 days ago
I do believe rainbow islands is also on the NES
spades48 1 week ago
I really love that you're doing this type of retrospective, but you need to do some more research. As other commenters have already pointed out, there's a LOT of incorrect information in your vid.
BobbyOxygen 2 months ago
You need to add the TRS-80 Color Computer to that list of ports.
galbyman 5 months ago
hey rainbow islands wasnt first released in 1996 i know cause i owned it for nes and until now i had no idea it was rare
mysticpunk1 5 months ago
I actually grew up on the DOS-version of Bubble Bobble, and on the ancient computer we used it worked just fine, no lag whatsoever. But yeah, the music in that version isn't so hot.
I heard somewhere that in Rainbow Island you play the same main characters as in Bubble Bobble, only reverted back to their original human forms. Also the Atari ST version does have music; it's quite catchy actually.
HikariSekai 5 months ago
This game is like an upsidedown Snow bros ;D
UnbreakableFury1 5 months ago
I have Bubble Bobble on my graphing calculator
PatarWolfe 6 months ago
I used to have Parasol Stars on the NES. Never realised until recently it was part of the Bubble Bobble franchise.
wilrc6 6 months ago
Awesome video! ThewEMYreview = Quality Reviews
RetroParadize 6 months ago
This is one of the games I used to own for my Master System back when I was a kid!
I have a lot of great memories playing this game with my sister! Good times!
RengaBeats 6 months ago
You can say Zee Ex Spectrum if I can say Zed Zed Top.
wubble78 6 months ago
Bit iffy on some of the info jason but still a great vid, i do enjoy a recap and a system comparison. Thanks. ;D
Kharnivore2099 6 months ago
"A Really rare game called Rainbow Islands - exclusive to PC DOS, Saturn and Playstation 1".
So it never came out on the Arcade, Commodore 64, Mega Drive, Amstrad, ZX Spectrum, NES, Master System, Game Boy, Commodore Amiga, Atari ST, Wonder Swan, Game Boy Color or the FM Towns?
it's pronounced: ZED X Spectrum, and rainbow islands DOES have music, it's red book audio so you can't hear it on an emulator.
Come on dude, it's basic knowledge.
LarryBundyJr 6 months ago 7
dope video
KandyRedSpyderMan 6 months ago
Interesting piece of trivia. Bob or whatever his name is is also the character on Bust A Move and that series.
Wasn't Bubble Bobble 3 on NES too?
neojake999gamer 6 months ago
wet teenagers
Zoogle88 6 months ago
Great in depth review Jason! The music in this game is classic!
starwarsnut77 6 months ago
For me, the NES version will always be the best. Great overview Jason
SilverMongooseVideos 6 months ago
Rainbow Islands came out on the Amiga too.
townsjim 6 months ago 2
WHO ELSE AGREES JASON SHOULD DO A LET'S PLAY!? Maybe BF2 campaign, DNF, Lord of the Rings!? :D
IzLoveMoneyz 6 months ago
Lolz, I paused it right after you said "get your drinks and snacks" to go get a mtn dew code red and bbq chips! JASON IS DA BOSS!
IzLoveMoneyz 6 months ago
superb review, good in depth stuff
kmment 6 months ago
I own a complete copy of Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2 on the Sega Master System.
bettybullshepard 7 months ago
good stuff man
ScottSchymanski 7 months ago
So when will you continue your Need for Speed thing?
JTrocks9 7 months ago
Bubble Bobble was also ported to the Japanese only PC FM Towns Marty, it's a mighty fine version of Bubble Bobble with the ability to play as the girls , they must save Bub and Bob. The game still uses midi despite being on CD, but graphically it is darned near close to the arcade version.
Bloodreign1 7 months ago
Great review bro!
PWheat23 7 months ago
You wil really want to watch the bubble bobble video response I posted to this video, I go into great depth about how the cheat codes work for ARCADE version! That's right, the arcade version has cheats u can use on the real hardware!
duhmez 7 months ago
What I don't like about the GBA version is the screen can't show the whole level, so it has to scroll up and down, and also the "new" version has a weird "scaled" look to it. The pixel art isn't 1:1, and I think it looks ugly as a result.
MeebleMeeble 7 months ago
I love your review style so much! I am always really excited to see a new video from you in my subscription box. Can't wait for the next one!
danielzerman 7 months ago
There's an even RARER NES-only (there's one for the Game Boy, but it's different) sequel called "Bubble Bobble: Part 2", which the cheapest one is currently fetching $48, and some reach up to $150 on good conditions. It's basically Bubble Bobble but revised to use as much of the NES as technically possible, as you have multiple worlds and bosses, and a slight puzzle theme to it, not to mention a far richer color palette and better drawn sprites.
LuwiigiMaster 7 months ago
@LuwiigiMaster Part 2 was also ported to the gameboy, I don't know how rare that one is, but it does exist because they have made a rom dump out of it. I've played it a bit and from the screenshots of the nes game, I can tell that the game's mechanics are nearly identical to eachother (between the nes and gameboy versions), as the setting is the same. New to part two however is that some enemies take several hits, you can charge up your bubbles and you can float by charging to full power.
shadowmanwkp 7 months ago
@shadowmanwkp They're similar, but different games deep down. The Game Boy version isn't as pricey as the NES version, as the NES was obsolete when the SNES rolled around, and not many bothered to buy late NES titles.
LuwiigiMaster 7 months ago
This was really classic, this is what defines it. Where you sit or stand with your friends.
aznpikachu215 7 months ago
Also Bub is the green dragon and Bob is the blue one :D
lildopDOTcom 7 months ago
Great review man :D
With the story of Bubble Bobble, Bub and Bob's girlfriends got kidnapped and got turned into dragons and they had to rescue them.
This is the ONLY game I know of that you can finish with 2 players. If you get to the end of the game it throws you back 40-50 stages to get a friend to help you play and finish it.
Also there is a 3rd Bubble Bobble story game called Parasol Stars where you use umbrellas to pickup and throw objects :)
lildopDOTcom 7 months ago
no mention of Parasol Stars? I though that was a Bubble Bobble game....
kingjimmysmit 7 months ago
@kingjimmysmit it is, its the 3rd game in the Bubble Bobble story :)
lildopDOTcom 7 months ago
play bubble bobble neo for xbla
PikachuDude101 7 months ago
Great review, it's a fantastic game.
TheLoadingScreenz 7 months ago
Tie-Toe
Tie-Toe
Tie-Toe
Not Tay-Toe! LOL
Great review though. Loved it!
chrishooper68 7 months ago
I recently played the series for the first time, when I found a copy for the NES. At first I had no idea what to do, but it is excellent once you figure it out. Great retrospective!
MetalJesusRocks 7 months ago
miss my quarter spending days
cloudwalkerty 7 months ago
Just got Rainbow Island for the NES a couple weeks ago. Just as fun as Bubble Bobble but they are both classics!...When i get ritch I am gonna get Bubble Bobble 2 on the NES lol...Great Review!
ballinnick1982 7 months ago
That's what I am talking bout! Two players is where it's at on this game. Can you say Co-op! =)
Derock333 7 months ago
Great review Jason, I wasn't even aware that some of these ports existed for good 'ol Bubble Bobble, though I noticed you did miss one and that was the port to Xbox Live Arcarde, Bubble Bobble Neo. It's a good port, with enhanced visuals and sound and worth the $10 fir a download, at least in my opinion. Great vid though man, keep 'em coming.
pickupplay5 7 months ago
I used to play this on my calculator in math class during high school!
130fHEARTS 7 months ago
i remember rainbow island on amiga
MrElm23 7 months ago
great review jason, always love your stuff keep it up man.
Xboxgamer82 7 months ago
I remember playing Rainbow Island's on Commodore 64 - could it be?
J4rmo78 7 months ago
Very good comparison you did with the different versions of the game. Would you do a video on the Puzzle Bobble Franchise which I believe is a spin-off of Bubble Bobble?
MrRetroNick 7 months ago
00:47 卐? Anyway nice video Jason!
DrawerWorthy 7 months ago
Exclusive to PC, Playstation, and Saturn? thats hardly exclusive is it
oooELEKTRIKSTORMooo 7 months ago
Dat stanky bass.
DualGunBlade 7 months ago
checkout the xbox live arcade one good stuff
Perkinson78 7 months ago
That's quite the range of quality for games from the same series. The DOS one looks unplayable.
TheGamingPhilosopher 7 months ago
Rainbow island is my one of my fave games of all time! i had it on master system though...might have been a PAL release only on that system. loved this video jason
Tonyippee 7 months ago
Cool review. You need to play Rainbow Islands some more, as it becomes addictive, and yes as others have indicated it was on more platforms than you stated. Keep the enteraining reviews coming :)
electricadventures 7 months ago
Thank you for this review Jay, I absolutely love this series to death. Especially Bust-A-Move!
themegamancave 7 months ago
Good to have the classic "Podcast-Style" vids back, they are sweet!
LMGgaming 7 months ago
Entertaining as always, Jason. Always nice to be able to kick back and relax with one of your videos.
MoronUnited 7 months ago
great review keep it up
TheSyrupCompany 7 months ago
Great review! There's also a port made for the iPhone/iPad named Bubble Bobble Double. Also, look for the arcade perfect ports of both Bubble Bobble and Rainbow Islands found on Taito Legends for both Xbox and PS2
arioca 7 months ago
Fantastic review man. Can tell you put a lot of work in this review and it shows.
flynnz 7 months ago
That bass is so stanky it needs parachute pants, I miss arcades, dark, dank, smelling of stale cigarette smoke, menthol most of the time, shady characters lurking in the back, spilled soda or slushie stains even though signs clearly marking no beverages, an older guy, lives at home way past it time to move out, There was a sequel to Rainbow Islands called Parasol Stars, It was only Released in North America on the GameBoy
toegone 7 months ago
stank bass
BotzaBrand 7 months ago
Bubble Bobble games are extremely underrated... I own Rainbow Islands on the NES, that game is my favorite in the series.
SeeJayAre 7 months ago
good vid, but you should research a bit more. rainbow islands was in the master system too. and you could talk about the sequels...
justajoestar 7 months ago
stop it with your smooth radio sell-voice and act real and really review and not try to SELL it, and by the way you missed a N.E.S. and PS2 version from the compilations what
Aaron5of13 7 months ago
The rainbows sound like the crickets on Final Fantasy 2, just before Edward has to fight the sea hag and prove to himself he's strong enough to continue despite Anna's death.
chronocream 7 months ago
Jason you should try Rainbow Islands on the NES its challenging but fun. It usually retails for about 20 dollars loose.
jukeboxhero2323 7 months ago
Great review Mr Heine :D ever figure out what was going on with the DOS port? Perhaps a follow-up video with the Puzzle Bobble (Bust-A-Move) franchise? ;)
ap3xdotexe 7 months ago
ahh wheres parasol stars?? aka rainbow islands 2 aka bubble bobble 3... and btw rainbow islands had been in the arcades since like 1987
bazariah 7 months ago
i growed up with this game :D when i got dendy
nikotinas69 7 months ago
Have you played Bubble Bobble Neo on the xbla? it's awsome!
Hubanuche 7 months ago
Great review!
I suggest to review the "third"* game on the series: Parasol Stars on the Amiga, Atari ST, PC Engine, Game Boy and NES (most of these versions were only released on Europe).
*There is a long and confusing story about the series of games under the franchise "bubble bobble" as seen on the video Chronologically Confused: Bubble Bobble here on the youtube.
Kozakczuk 7 months ago
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Kozakczuk 7 months ago
So many good memories with Bubble Bobble. It is one of my favorite nes games.
Osiris592 7 months ago
Nice, you should do Atari Gauntlet series :) Bubble Bobble reminds me of it.
pcvideogamer 7 months ago
There's a really good port for TI-84 calculators.
TooSlowGamer 7 months ago
Rainbow Islands was another arcade game just as old as Bubble Bobble. It even had an NES port. How couldn´t you know that? read wikipedia.
chupapicosconchetuma 7 months ago
Another awesome video, as usual xD You should do Puzzle Bobble/Bust-a-move too =)
IHeart16Bit 7 months ago
Please do more of these franchise reviews as they are my favorite types of reviews
TheAidz64 7 months ago
typo in description "I take a look at the Bubble Bobble Franchise dating back to 1988!" not meaning to troll just wanted to point it out
therealbadvsgood 7 months ago
Great review Jason.
You are the poster boy of less is more in terms of making videos/quality.
TriforceRich 7 months ago
Rainbow Islands was on the NES also.
CrisisCharlie 7 months ago 11
Loved the GBA version of this game. Though it goes for around $15 at most places unless you can find it for cheap at a pawn shop or Gamestop.
jedahdoma 7 months ago
Next you should review the Battlefield series.
PloPail 7 months ago 18
@PloPail Battlefield 1942 F0REVER !!
Still very widely played/supported. Jump back in today bud.
My folder is 40+ gigs. All the modders ? BF1942 is so unique for the time, it still shines. You ain't no C0D, you're EVERYTHING ! Pilot boat tank jeeps APCs, it is an endless game, different battle every time !!!!! Cheers.
mistamontiel 7 months ago
I remember being in a French hotel with a pretty crappy arcade but then in sed crappy arcade I stumbled upon the original Bubble Bobble arcade machine and spent about 10 euros playing that week lol
Riashing459 7 months ago
classic
spamllpitdept 7 months ago
Green one is Bub and the Blue is Bob
MrTechnoSqueek 7 months ago
Please tell me Jason that you have played Bust A Move that is the series I learned about Bub and Bob then I found out about Bubble Bobble
MrTechnoSqueek 7 months ago
nice reivew i did'nt know how many versions there were. the only version i own is the game boy version
TheMechwarrior25 7 months ago
I love this guy!
foo2913 7 months ago
No mention of Puzzle-De-Pon aka, Puzzle-Bobble?
cpnnpr 7 months ago
@cpnnpr Oops... Also Bust-A-Move
cpnnpr 7 months ago
Do you use emulators?
wesley12106 7 months ago
Bubble Bobble, FTW.
Nightowljrm 7 months ago
YESSSSS I freaking love Bubble Bobble
MrTechnoSqueek 7 months ago
show me some WHALE godammit
mafejr 7 months ago
Oh I loved me some BB in the day. I played it on the Atari St first.
Captain8Bit 7 months ago
@Captain8Bit --- Dear Lord Billy, what are YOU doing looking at the same stuff I am? LOL J/K bro.
Our buddy Jason forgot to mention that Rainbow Islands was also on the NES.
chrishooper68 7 months ago