Bubble Bobble Old & New

by DESTINATION

Product Features

• Face off against hundreds of enemies, using nothing but teamwork and your bubble-blowing powers
• Trap your opponents in bubbles, then pop thebubbles to send them flying
• Collect treasure to increase your points, and power-ups for better, stronger bubbles
• Hours of addictive, challenging gameplay for two - all you need is a GameLink

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001NBNEI
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 5 x 1 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: July 13, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,790 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Bubble Bobble was one of the first two-player cooperative games, Its graphics have been updated, but its gameplay is still as fresh as ever. Guide Bob & Bub trough a huge maze of massive rooms -- they'll collect treasure and power-ups while fighting to free their girlfriends!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You will be SURPRISED!!!, October 5, 2004

By 

Christian H. Kim (California, USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Bubble Bobble Old & New (Video Game)

I remember back in jr high school when I played Nintendo games vigorously; Nintendo games were my Bible back then and played them religiously. Perhaps the one of the reasons I played them religiously is because of the gameplay. Games didn't boast top graphic or orchestral music compare with games these days, however, they surpassed them in one aspect; gameplay. One of the games I truly enjoyed, especially with my friends, was 'Bubble Bobble'. This game was simple enough for anyone to play yet becomes pretty difficult toward the end even for the veterans. It is this kind of gameplay, which appeals to wide range of players, yet it provides enough challenge for the veteran players at the same time.

I bought this game without having a second thought for the nostalgic reason because it represents this 'precious' part of my life back in jr high... However, this game was way more than what I expected to be.

First of all, I'm not so sure if this is direct translation from arcade or Nintendo(it's been a looong time). However, I wouldn't be surprised if this was direct translation from arcade because game looks great! Those who've played Nintendo version would remember that Nintendo version had this 'lack of memory situation' occasionally, where things would slow down and part of graphic would go 'blink' or disappear due to lack of memory. However, Gameboy ADvance is much more powerful than 8 bit Nintendo, thus you don't get that shortcoming in this version! So not only you are playing this classic at your fingertips, but it's been graphically enhanced to a perfection. How about that?!

Second of all you can enjoy this game with your friend with just one gamepak. Just hook it up with gamelink and you are good to go. Game offers three mode; single play, double play with single gamepak, and double play with multipak. The only difference ,if two people are playing simultaneously with one gamepak or multi-pak, is the availability of sound. If you are playing with one gamepak, then you will have sound coming out from the GBA with the gamepak only-compare with both sound channel with multi-pak. Even if you have only one gamepak to play double, it's more than enough to enjoy(game music/sound seem to have been redefined from Nintendo version..or sounds 'clearer'.. it's just my opinion though)

Lastly they offer several more enhancements. Automatic save option provides player to save where he/she left off- so you can always come back and play from where you left off(you can also delete this file for a fresh start as well).
This version put some effort into this cute intro instead of Nintendo version of intro (just rising logo with music). It also let you change the mode of screen by pressing L-button. You can have this everything-fit-in-screen mode or enlarged screen mode with better resolution. It also contains this 'new' version of game with enhanced graphic,sound, and etc.

I bought a pink GBA w/ Puyo Pop for my girl friend last year(and she's better than me in Puyo Pop..can't believe it). Trust me, there's nothing like playing two-player games together with your precious one. I'm gonna buy her her own 'Bubble Bobble' not only because it is a great game for us to play together, but I want to share precious part of my life with her also(I know.. it's getting cheesy now, my apology). But the possibility doesn't stop from there; she can play with her mom, her brother can play with sister-in-law, and the list goes on and on. Bubble Bobble is the kind of game, which can bring all sort of people under two GBA with one beautiful side-effect; CONNECTION through these two bubble-spitting cute dinos...

Isn't life beautiful?

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Re-Release of the Classic, November 18, 2004

By 

Z-Fan "lilbabydwagon" (Phoenix) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Bubble Bobble Old & New (Video Game)

I can remember playing this game with my brother for hours and hours on end when we were kids. We memorized all the levels and how best to beat them and "wasted away" our youth in front of the TV.

When I saw this game on the shelf I knew I just had to have it.

When I started playing I was happily surprised that there are actually two versions on the gamepak.
The old version is the exact same game I played as a kid with the same graphics, sound, levels, same everything. It's exactly as I remember it (perfect in every way).
The New version is pretty much the same game again but with updated graphics.

I like to switch back and forth playing new one day and old the next and loving every bit of it.

But were they content with giving me everything I ever wanted with this game? Luckily they weren't. I was thrilled to learn they included multiplayer, and only requiring one gamepak no less. You can also get another pak and play an expanded multiplaer with both hooked up.

Playing the game I know Nirvana.
Buy it today and you'll never have to change the game in your GBA again.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A True Classic, January 2, 2005

By 

Alli "gba91101nver4get" (Sacramento, California USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Bubble Bobble Old & New (Video Game)

I just bought this game today and playing it again after all of these years, it brings back a lot of memories. I remember playing this game on the Nintendo with the game genie so i could jump on a lot of bubbles at once. It was so much and i played this game the most out of all of the nintendo games that i had. This game has always been a favorite of mine and I'm so glad that they brought it back. This game is so much fun to play. Your a little dinosaur who blows bubbles at enemys to trap them and turn them into food for more points, while using different kinds of bubbles to help you through the puzzles. The old version of this game is just that. The old classic version that you remember playing on the nintendo. The new version is a updated version, of the origional classic. The new version has brighter colored puzzles and a updated looking bub and bob. This is a very fun game and highly recomended for those old school gamers who want to being back some memories or for someone who just wants to have some fun playing a classic game.