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Cover art of Bubble Bobble
Platform
Sega Master System
Genres
Action · Platformer · Puzzle
Player Perspective
Side view
Developers
Taito
Publishers
Sega · Tec Toy · Taito
Release date
July 2, 1988

Summary

The Master System version, often called Final Bubble Bobble, expands the classic arcade hit into a single, 200‑level adventure. It adds a handful of quirky collectibles – a peacock feather, a blue book and a blue crystal chalice – plus two brand‑new mini‑boss encounters that feel like secret challenges tucked into the platforming grind. Hidden rooms pepper the stages, rewarding explorers with extra points and the items needed to unlock the most cinematic ending the game offers.

Unlike the original arcade, this port drops the Super Bubble Bobble mode; the designers treated the doubled level count as one continuous run, so beating the whole set reveals the true finale. The core gameplay stays true to Bub and Bob’s bubble‑blowing formula, but the extra content makes each playthrough feel fresh for both newcomers and veterans.

For anyone who loves retro co‑op platformers, the enhanced Master System edition delivers a surprisingly deep experience that still feels like the beloved original while offering enough new secrets to keep you coming back for more.

Storyline

Bubble Bobble on the Sega Master System follows the two little dragons, Bub and Bob, on a rescue mission. Their girlfriends have been snatched and locked away in the Cave of Monsters, so the pair must battle through its many levels. Using bubbles to trap and defeat the cave’s creatures, Bub and Bob clear each stage until they finally free their loved ones.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Game Screenshots

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Game Artworks

  • Artwork 1 of Bubble Bobble

Alternative Titles

  • Bubble Bobble: Dragon Maze Alternative