NES A to Z vol 20

Some brilliant person at Taito decided that the best thing about Bubble Bobble, two-player mode, wasn’t actually very important to the game’s success. So they went ahead and REMOVED IT. The game has better graphics, better music, and probably better gameplay but no one will ever know because as soon as everyone realizes it’s not co-op they turn it off and put in Bubble Bobble 1. You know what frustrates me the most? Imagining myself as a child, who loves to play Bubble Bobble with his friends, saving up all summer to finally buy the seemingly better sequel. Then I invite my friends over to play it only to realize… Fuck you Taito.

This game has a cult following. Most reviews I have seen call this game good. I am sorry but I can’t agree. There is just so much cheapness in how you die, it’s bullshit.

It’s just another platformer, worse than most others I have played. There is nothing really horrible about it though so I guess it can have a one. If you are a diehard Bugs fan I guess.

Another mediocre Bug Bunny offering. This time it has more of a puzzle feel. Puzzle gameplay is something I never got into in my childhood. I can appreciate a bit more now.

It’s a racing game that has some pretty cute ideas. You jump over gaps and bump other cars into the side of the road. It’s fine, but they forgot to put fun into it.