Developed by Taito in 1988, Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2 brings the classic arcade platforming action to the NES. Following the events of the original game, Bubby and Bobby have returned to their human forms and must navigate through vertically scrolling islands. In a twist on the original mechanics, you no longer blow bubbles; instead, you cast rainbows that serve as both weapons against enemies and platforms to climb higher toward the goal.
How to Play
Your objective is to reach the top of each island before the water level rises and floods the stage. Use the D-pad to move, press A to jump, and press B to cast rainbows. When playing in your browser, the default NES controls map the D-pad to your arrow keys, with Z and X acting as the A and B buttons, and Enter/Shift for Start/Select.
Tips
Rainbows can be broken by jumping on them; doing so causes them to fall downward, which is an effective way to crush enemies below you. Additionally, collecting the colored diamonds that appear throughout the stages will gradually spell out the word “RAINBOW,” granting you powerful upgrades and unlocking secret endings.
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