Bubble Bobble 2 classic

About

"Bubble Bobble 2 Classic" is the orthodox game in the Bubble Bobble series, where players control bubble-blowing dragons Bub and Bob, navigating through levels to defeat enemies by trapping them in bubbles and bursting them. The game features improved graphics and gameplay from the original, with additional stages and challenges. The objective remains to complete all stages and rescue Bub and Bob's girlfriends, while collecting power-ups and bonuses along the way.

Genres & Tags

Arcade

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 63 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

monetization5 negative mentions

The game is fun and brings back nostalgic memories for many players.
Simple gameplay mechanics make it easy to pick up and play without a tutorial.
The graphics look good and the game is enjoyable overall.

Controls are poor, with issues like input lag and a lack of a dpad for precision.
The game is plagued by excessive ads that disrupt gameplay and make it frustrating.
There is no English translation, making it difficult for non-Japanese speakers to enjoy the game fully.

monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
The monetization aspect of the game has received negative feedback, with users finding the ads intrusive and detrimental to gameplay. Additionally, the introduction of in-app purchases in a remake of a classic game has frustrated players who expected a more authentic experience without such monetization tactics. Overall, the combination of ads and in-app purchases has led to a poor reception among users.
- “Ads are obnoxious and make the game unplayable.”
- “Awful and the original didn't have in-app purchases, so why does this have them?”
- “I don't mind the ads, but the touch controls are not great.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The music in the game has been criticized for lacking iconic tracks and original compositions, leaving players feeling underwhelmed by the overall audio experience.
- “There is no iconic music in the game.”
- “The game lacks original background music.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the experience.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics have been criticized for their retro style, which many users feel is inappropriate for a new version of a classic game, describing it as an "abomination."
- “Even without the ads, retro graphics on a new version of a classic is an abomination.”
- “The graphics look outdated and fail to capture the essence of modern gaming.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making the game feel unpolished.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is widely regarded as very funny, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment and engagement of players.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious!”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and clever puns.”
- “The comedic timing of the characters is spot on and adds so much to the experience.”