Puzzle Bobble 2 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bust-A-Move 2 |
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| Developer(s) | Taito Corporation/Probe Entertainment |
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| Platform(s) | Arcade, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Nintendo 64, PC, Game Boy, PlayStation Network |
| Release date(s) | 1995
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| Genre(s) | Puzzle game |
| Mode(s) | Up to 2 players simultaneously |
| Cabinet | Upright |
| Arcade system | Neo Geo, Taito F3 System |
| Display | Raster, standard resolution |
Bust-A-Move 2 is a fun puzzle video game. It's the first sequel to the popular game Bust-A-Move. In some parts of the world, like outside Europe and North America, it's known as Puzzle Bobble 2.
This game first came out in arcades in 1995. Later, you could play it on home consoles like PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Nintendo 64, and even on computers. Bust-A-Move 2 is actually a spin-off from another classic game called Bubble Bobble.
The game improved on the first one in a few ways. It added a special tournament style for two players, where you could play against the computer. For single players, there was a new map that branched out. This meant you could choose different paths of levels to play, which led to different endings for the game! Some characters in the new tournament mode were even based on characters from Bubble Bobble.
Some versions of the game, like the PlayStation one, had time trial challenges. In these, one player tried to finish simple rounds very quickly to beat their best times. Two players could also compete at the same time to see who was faster.
If you finished the single-player game, you got a secret code. This code unlocked something called 'Another World'. In 'Another World', the levels were a bit harder, and the backgrounds looked like levels from Bubble Bobble. Even the enemies from Bubble Bobble appeared in the background of the game's ending credits!
Bust-A-Move 2X: An Updated Version
Later, the game company Taito released an updated version called Bust-A-Move 2X. It was also known as Puzzle Bobble 2X. This version had a different set of levels you could choose to play. It also included some new animations that played when no one was playing the game, including ones for holidays.
When Bust-A-Move 2 was brought to computers (PC) and the Sega Saturn, these versions were actually Bust-A-Move 2X. They even came with a special tool that let players create their own levels! A version of 2X was also made for the PlayStation, but it came out later than the regular Bust-A-Move 2 for PlayStation, so it wasn't as well known.
The Game's Cover Art
The cover art for one version of this game became quite well-known. The original US version for the Sega Saturn had a very unique picture. This cover art was talked about a lot and even appeared on lists of unusual game covers.
Images for kids
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Arcade version screenshot.
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See also
In Spanish: Puzzle Bobble 2 para niños
